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THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
The Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Vancouver was officially established in 20 November 1982,
and in 1993 it was upgraded to a Consulate General.
Before the opening of the Consulate, Indonesia’s interests in British Columbia were represented by Honorary Consuls:
- Mr. Leslie Thomas Gray (1962-1973)
- Mr. Robert W. Lindsay (1973-1978)
- Mr. Sidik Martohardjono (1978-1982)
Whereas the Consuls/Consul Generals were:
- Drs. Abdul Aziz (1982-1986)
- Drs. Eddy Sumantri (1987-1990)
- Dra. Sukartini Sabekti (1991-1995)
- Jacky D. Wahyu S.H. (1995 - 1998)
- Drs. Marlis Syamsuddin (1998 - 2001)
- Dra. Binarti F. Sumirat (2002 - 2004)
- Drs. Bunyan Saptomo M.A(2005 - now)
The Consulate General’s mission is to enhance economic relations in trade, investment, and tourism,
and also to develop better interactions in all areas including information, social culture, and consular
affairs between the Republic of Indonesia and all areas of its accreditation. As the representative of the
government of Indonesia, the Consulate General also has the responsibility to protect and to provide
assistance to Indonesian citizens in its accreditation areas.
FORMATION OF OFFICIALS
CONSUL GENERAL:
Drs. Bunyan Saptomo M.A
- Economic Affairs
Wibanarto Eugenius (Consul/ Head of Chancery)
Ary Aprianto (Vice Consul)
- Consular Affairs & Protocol
Susilawati Bakrie (Consul)
- Information and Cultural Affairs
Singgih Yuwono (Consul)
HOLIDAYS (Office closed) 2007
| JANUARY |
Jan 1st
New Year 2006
observed on Jan 2nd, Monday |
Jan 20th
Islamic New Year |
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| FEBRUARY |
Feb 18th
Chinese New Year |
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| MARCH |
Mar 19th
Nyepi - Hindu Religious Seclusion Day |
Mar 31st
Maulid Nabi
(The birth of Prophet Muhammad) |
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| APRIL |
Apr 6th
Good Friday |
Apr 9th
Easter Monday |
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| MAY |
May 17th
Ascension of Jesus Christ |
May 21th
Victoria Day |
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| JUNE |
Jun 1st
Waisak
(The birthday of Buddha) |
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| JULY |
July 1st
Canada Day
observed on July 2rd |
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| AUGUST |
Aug 6th
British Columbia Day
(Civic Holiday) |
Aug 11st
Isra Mi’raj
(The Ascension of Prophet Muhammad) |
Aug 17th
Indonesian
Independence Day |
| SEPTEMBER |
Sep 3rd
Labor Day |
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| OCTOBER |
Oct 8th
Thanksgiving Day |
Oct 13th - 14th
Idl Fitr 1 Syawal 1426H |
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| NOVEMBER |
Nov 1st
Remembrance Day
observed on Nov 12th |
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| DECEMBER |
Dec 20th
(Islamic Feast of Sacrifice Day) |
Dec 25th
Christmast Day |
Dec 26th
Boxing Day |
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