Yogyakarta, July 17, 2017 - Javanese language, one of the local cultural wisdom of Yogyakarta Special Region, was presented at Adisutjipto International Airport Yogyakarta, Sleman, starting today, Monday, July 17, 2017.
"Javanese language, this language and dialect commonly used by people in Java Island can now be felt directly at the airport. Passengers who come and go through Adisutjipto Airport will feel the nuance of the cultural treasures of Yogyakarta with the presence of information announcement that uses the Java language," Israwadi said, the Corporate Secretary Angkasa Pura Airports.
Adisutjipto International Airport added services to passengers by presenting Javanese language in the delivery of information announcement at the airport, which is currently delivered in 2 languages namely Indonesian and English. The addition of language in the delivery of this announcement information is expected to bring the feel of "hospitality" Yogyakarta at the airport, as well as to introduce and promote the Java language as a regional language to both domestic and foreign tourists through the airport Adisutjipto.
Yogyakarta which is one of the main destinations in Java Island provides an important role for the airport in supporting the tourism industry of a region. The airport becomes a storefront because of its connectivity function from and to a tourist location. This is also the step of Angkasa Pura Airports Adisutjipto International Airport Branch Office Yogyakarta in supporting the Local Government to reach the target of 4% of tourists visiting Yogyakarta in 2018, through the promotion of DIY tourism.
"This is the first. Adisutjipto Airport is the first airport that presents Javanese Language in delivering announcement information to passengers. Hopefully this can be a manifestation of our commitment in providing service and comfort to airport service users, as well as efforts to support local wisdom of art and culture in Yogyakarta," Israwadi said. [AD]
