The Jember Cigar Festival in East Java drew representatives of tobacco processing companies from 11 countries, giving the event a strong international presence. Delegates came from countries including the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, Ethiopia, China, and France.
The turnout underlined growing overseas interest in Jember as a location connected to cigars and tobacco processing. With companies from multiple regions taking part, the festival served as a meeting point for international industry representatives and local stakeholders.
The presence of delegates from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America showed the broad reach of the event. It also reflected how tobacco-related business gatherings in Indonesia can attract attention beyond the domestic market.
By bringing foreign company representatives to Jember, the festival helped spotlight East Java in discussions around cigars and tobacco processing. The event's international attendance was one of its clearest signs of relevance for the business side of the sector.
