BANYUWANGI – The handicrafts of the residents of the Class IIB Banyuwangi prison turned out to have quality to be reckoned with. The proof, handicrafts made of wood made by the prison inmates whose address is at Jalan Letkol Istiqlah, Banyuwangi, it's been eyed by foreign export markets.
As much 20 feet or around 75 Thousands of inmates' handicrafts were transported in containers and sent to South Korea. The first export of the prisoners' work was released directly by the Head of the Correctional Division (Head of Division Pas) East Java Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Harun Suliyanto.
The first export of wooden handicrafts was also witnessed by the Deputy Regent of Banyuwangi, Yusuf Widyatmoko, accompanied by the Head of Banyuwangi, Something, along with the ranks of Forpimda Banyuwangi. Aaron stated, he is very proud of the achievements of the Banyuwangi prison inmates whose handicrafts have successfully penetrated foreign export markets.
It says, from 477 prisons in Indonesia, only 10 prisons whose handicrafts penetrate foreign markets. In East Java, only two prisons export their handicrafts abroad, namely Porong and Banyuwangi prisons. “This is very proud, The work of the Banyuwangi prison inmates can actually be used by foreigners. Those wooden crafts are used for fancy restaurants in South Korea there,"explained Harun accompanied by Head of Head of Arimin.
His party appreciates the Banyuwangi Prison and the inmates who have produced quality products. Harun promised to provide support to develop the work of the inmates to be even better. "For sure we will provide full support.
We have also communicated with Mr. Wabup Banyuwangi to develop the crafts of these inmates," he concluded. Just knowing, The handicrafts made from wood produced by the residents of the Banyuwangi Prison are carried out entirely in the craft workshop inside the prison.
The inmates make crafts in the form of plates, bowl, and spoon, all made of wood. The wood used is trembesi wood, tamarind wood, and teak. The wood used is mostly used wood which is transformed into crafts that have economic value.
Deputy Regent Yusuf Widyatmoko said he was proud of the work of the Banyuwangi Prison inmates. With that export done, proves that the work of the inmates cannot be underestimated. On that occasion, the Deputy Regent symbolically opened an English course program that was given to inmates and prison officers.
“English is important, especially in the Banyuwangi area, the tourism is already stretched. We want the inmates after leaving prison to become useful citizens for the world of tourism by speaking fluently in English,Yusuf explained. (radar)
