PORTALJABAR, BOGOR CITY - Bogor City has a legendary ground coffee blend. The packaging is simple, but the taste is very distinctive and delicious. That is Liong Bulan brand coffee or known as Liong coffee.

Bogor Mayor Dedie A. Rachim accompanied by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs (Wamendagri) Bima Arya, Deputy Governor of East Java Emil Dardak, and Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi enjoyed coffee from the "Rain City".

They enjoyed coffee while visiting the Indonesia City Expo (ICE) as part of the 7th National Conference (Munas) of the Association of Indonesian City Governments (APEKSI) in Surabaya, Thursday (8/5/2025).

"So this is Bogor's specialty coffee that was specially prepared for these high-ranking officials," said Dedie Rachim.

While enjoying the distinctive taste of Liong coffee, they were involved in a warm conversation. They also visited the booth together
Bogor City and see various products and programs on display.

Dedie Rachim said that at that moment his party also discussed various things.
steps that can be implemented through APEKSI to be submitted to the central government.

In the midst of the heated discussion, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs jokingly appointed Emil Dardak and Eri Cahyadi as "Liongers".

"This is Bogor's signature Liong coffee, the name of the fanbase is Liongers. With this, Sir.
"The Deputy Governor and the Mayor officially become Liongers," said Bima.

Bima Arya also appreciated the implementation of ICE which was designed and conceptualized
with great comfort.

"At ICE, the potential of regions in cities in Indonesia is displayed, as well as programs from local governments to invite investors and increase collaboration between cities," he said.

Head of the Bogor City Tourism and Culture Office (Disparbud) Iceu Pujiati said, in the series of APEKSI National Conference, the Bogor City Government displayed two tents, namely from DPMPTSP and the Bogor City Tourism and Culture Office, each of which provided information.

"The Bogor City Tourism Office provides information related to tourist destinations, basically about tourism and tourism promotions in Bogor City," said Iceu.

In addition, the Bogor City tent also provides information about city parks, the Bogor Botanical Gardens, and the Bogor Palace.

"Many also came from other areas, many visited the Bogor City booth because everyone gave their appreciation. Our booth is different from the others, its shape is unique," he said. (Bogor City Communication and Information Service/ Rani)