Exploring village tourism potential in Klaten

Participants cycle through villages in Kemudo, Prambanan, Klaten, Central Java, Thursday (May 21, 2026). Cyclists from several countries joined the “Social Culture Ride” as part of the Klaten International Cycling Festival (KLIC Fest 2026), aimed at promoting local culture and tourism while supporting the Klaten regency government’s international soft diplomacy efforts. ANTARA FOTO/Aloysius Jarot Nugroho/sgd/M052

Netherlands Ambassador to Indonesia Marc Gerritsen (right) and German Ambassador to Indonesia Ralf Beste (second left) try making splash batik during a village tour in Kemudo, Prambanan, Klaten, Central Java, Thursday (May 21, 2026). Participants from several countries joined the “Social Culture Ride” as part of the Klaten International Cycling Festival (KLIC Fest 2026), aimed at promoting local culture and tourism while supporting the Klaten regency government’s international soft diplomacy efforts. ANTARA FOTO/Aloysius Jarot Nugroho/sgd/M052

Participants try harvesting rice during a village tour in Randusari, Prambanan, Klaten, Central Java, Thursday (May 21, 2026). Cyclists from several countries joined the “Social Culture Ride” as part of the Klaten International Cycling Festival (KLIC Fest 2026), aimed at promoting local culture and tourism while supporting the Klaten regency government’s international soft diplomacy efforts. ANTARA FOTO/Aloysius Jarot Nugroho/sgd/M052