
The third Hastag, August 18th 2018 was #PesonaIronMan703Bintan (#IronMan703BintanEnchanment – ed), which also rose to a trending topic. This is also a sport tourism event in Bintan, a triathlon that has 70% of foreign participants in Bintan, Riau Island tourist destinations. "The press conference for this IronMan 70.3 event was held at the Sapta Pesona Building and the event will be held on Sunday, August 19th 2018," said Arief Yahya.
The fourth hastag stimulated by GenPI and GenWI is #PesonaFestivalTelukAbonbon18 (#AbonbonStraitEnchantmentFestival18 – ed). This is one of the top 100 included in the Ministry of Tourism Calendar of Events. "Thus, any event categorized in CoE must definitely be published using the POSE strategy; paid media, own media, social media and endorsers," Arief Yahya’s formula.
The fifth Hastag, which rose as trending topic is # PesonaAsianGames2018 (#AsianGames2018Enchantment – ed). Then, the last and most spectacular is #OpeningCeremonyAsianGames2018, posted by over 406,000. Taken over the death of former UN Secretary General Koffi Annan.
"Thank you GenPI and GenWI. You have also made achievements, helping Indonesia popular, Jakarta and heart warming the Asian Games! Opening Ceremony that elevates Indonesian culture! Make millions of nations in the world glance and look at Wonderful Indonesia! Continue promoting Pesona Indonesia, "asked Menpar Arief in enthusiasm.
No doubt, the viral hashtag of #OpeningCeremonyAsianGames2018 finally penetrated the world trending topic. Moreover, the show is indeed special. The Asian Games 2018 is really inspiring. All the wealth of the archipelago is displayed.
The background was an exotic mountain with an area of 1,350 meters. A waterfall flowing 140,000 liters of water and a variety of flora were also a part of it. There are 12,775 plants and flowers. The show was perfect with lighting support, giant screen, and fireworks parade.
Indonesia's natural and cultural wealth was well portrayed. Starting from Aceh, Medan, Jakarta, Bali, Papua, and others. This concept was supported by 3,600 dancers and 18 singers. Among them are top Indonesian singers such as Rossa, Anggun, Ariel Noah, Cakra Khan, Sheryl Shenafia, and Rian d'Massiv.
Various surprises were there. Among other things, the introductory at the opening ceremony was our President Jokowi driving a motorbike. Trapped in a traffic jam, Jokowi did not want to be late to attend the opening ceremony, he borrowed a motorcycle from one of his Presidential Security Force. He finally arrived at the stadium and appeared in the VVIP royal box.
The introductory opening concept with Jokowi's action flooded praise. The netizens were fascinated. Through @pandji's Twitter account, the public figure of Pandji Pragiwaksono commented 'Cool one, Jokowi in Mission Impossible, I can not be Late For The Ceremony'. Netizens then equate Jokowi with the action of Fast and Farious.
"We are happy to be able to in this beautiful Indonesia. Happening in two cities, the Asian Games made a new history. The 18th Asian Games also unites South and North Korea. Kuwait, which was under sanctions and now be independent, and be here with their own national flags and anthems, "said the President of the Olympic Caouncil of Asia, Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah.
Opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games opened with the action of 1,600 dancers. They brought the Saman Dance while performing the song 'Assalamualaikum'. Afterward, the 'ritual' then continued to defile the contingent of the 18th Asian Games participants.
Chairman of the 2018 Asian Games Organizing Committee Erick Thohir said, Asians love harmony and peace.
Divided into three segments, the opening ceremony displays the concepts of water, earth, wind, and fire. The water segment was marked by an illustration of the blue ocean that unites the territory of Indonesia.
The Earth concept showed the beauty of Indonesia in various dance movements. It depicted how Indonesia is rich in cultures, colors, expressions and well-maintained perspectives. These elements were merged into ritual and war dances. For the Water, everything was a reflection of the nation's ancestors who had high wisdom, strength and nationalism.
In the last concept, the fire became a symbol of courage and competitiveness. Fire is expected to continue to live the soul of the nation rooted in the Earth. Not leaving the elements of modernization, a variety of great musicians performed.
Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said hosting the 18th Asian Games would bring about 20,000 athletes, officials and media from 45 countries.
"This moment is an effort to promote Indonesia's tourist destinations. We also prepared 75 tour packages in seven leading regions, namely Jakarta, West Java, South Sumatra, Central Java, Yogyakarta, Banyuwangi and Bali," said Arief Yahya.
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