Australia Indonesia Arts Alliance
Auspicing body for Asia Pacific Arts
Many thanks and appreciation to Efen Jaenudin for visiting Byron Bay as Musician-in-Residence for a short period during November 2007. Local gamelan groups : Gamelan Langen Sari, Byron Salendro Gamelan and Nakula were very happy to have the opportunity to be inspired and assisted by Efen. Langen Sari were particularly pleased that Efen, also an…
PENTAS WAYANG LINDUR Komunitas Wayang Suket. JUDUL: UMA, NYAI SENDHON KLOLORAN 4 dan 5 Oktober 2007.Jam 20.00 WIB di Teater Utan Kayu, Jakarta. GAGASAN WAYANG LINDUR Gagasan wayang lindur muncul karena pemahaman sebuah Pathet di pertunjukan wayang kulit yang bernama Pathet Lindur . Pathet ini bertempat di antara pathet nem dan pathet sanga di pertunjukan…
The Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) gave families a complete sensory experience of the delights of Indonesia at its first ‘Spring Fair’ held from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, 27 October 2007. Cultural performances included Balinese dance, a Gamelan performance and other performances. There was also a Gamelan workshop and an opportunity to buy one of…
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Dana Bantuan “Artists Family Aid” BATAS WAKTU APPLIKASI: Kamis, 21 Juni 2007 Antena Projects menerima bantuan dana dari donor untuk membiayai delapan orang penerima Dana Bantuan ¡°Artists Family Aid¡± (setiap orang sebesar US $200), yang akan diberikan kepada perupa (seni visual) yang menetap dan bekerja di Yogyakarta. Dana bantuan tersebut akan di gunakan sebagai bentuk…
ANGELS: BANG! BANG! – held at Sherman Galleries Sydney 12 Oct – 3 Nov 07 From www.shermangalleries.com.au Where angels tremble Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly. G. K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy, 1908 In conversation with Heri Dono some years ago, Indonesian writer W. S. Rendra explained that “artists live somewhere between earth and sky”.1…
For years Bali has been the must-see destination for millions of travellers drawn to its artistic culture, exotic landscape, elegant village ambience and healthy gourmet cuisine. More recently, it has suffered economic disruption and a decline in its vital tourist industry. Yet, for the discerning traveller it still offers a safe, friendly welcome and an…
THE TANGLED GARDEN at Sidetrack Theatre Aussie-Indonesian Collaboration Brings Love and Laughter, Sydney August 2007. Two childhood friends are reunited after years apart. Ariel, the fairskinned son of wealthy landowners returns to the village of his birth.He quickly renews his friendship with Ujang, the son of a family of poorfarmers. A chance encounter with a…
Laksmi Pamuntjak and Ketut Yuliarsa will provide an Indonesian flavour to the Byron Bay Writers Festival 2007. They will be joined by other significant Asian voices in Yong Shu Hoong of Singapore and Hong Kong’s Nury Vitttachi. Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Director Janet de Neefe wil once more grace the marquees, as will Singapore…
Cynthia Webb, Gold Coast. SambaSunda have made their first visit Down Under, having been honoured with an invitation to perform at WOMAD (World of Music Art and Dance) in Adelaide, Australia, (March 10/11) and WOMAD, New Plymouth, New Zealand, (March 16 through 18). WOMAD is a worldwide series of festivals featuring international music. There about…
Arriving at Botanic Park, Adelaide to the sounds of Sambasundas Indonesian drumming workshop is a perfect welcome for me and Iranian friends Leila and Saeed. They spent three years and eight months experiencing mental anguish and physical illness in the searing desert heat of Curtin Camp W.A. and Port Augusta, S.A. detention centres after fleeing…