Indonesian Cultural Events
from
July 2002
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2002 Calendar from January to June
2003 Calendar
July
Nyadar Ceremony
Date to be Confirmed.
Nyadar is a traditional ceremony ritually held twice a year in Kebundadap village, Madura, in July and August. It is designed to commemorate the good deed of Ki Anggoseto who teaches the community living in the regions of Kalianget and Kebundadap.
Languages In The New Millennium
July 6-7
Languages in the new Millennium is a International Conference focusing on languages education. The conference will take place at the Hilton International Sydney, 259 Pitt St. Sydney from 6-7 July 2002. The conference will provide new insights into language teaching practice and into current research.
Sedudo Traditional Bathing Ceremony
July 8, 2002.
A ritual bathing procession led by the Regent of Nganjuk at Sedudo Waterfall in Sawahan sub district. The highlight of the annual ceremony at the Sedudo includes a dance to the song of Mijil and will be accompanied with drum music.
Voices from the Vacant Lot
A Capella World music Touring Indonesia in July
Sunday 7 July 8pm Gedung Kesenian, Jakarta
Tuesday 9 July 8pm Rumah Nusantara, Bandung
Friday 12 July 8pm Taman Budaya Societet Yogyakarta
Sunday 14 July Auditorium Universitas Petra Surabya
For more information please contact Sue Piper , Wot Cross Cultural Synergy
, ph/fax +61-2-9560-4385, 0410 716 553.
Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival
July 10-14 2002
Performances will be outside at the kawasan Budaya Gayam, Jalan Gayam,
down the street from radio Geronimo, and other places to be announced.Check
the website for more details.
www.gayam16.net
Workshop for Teachers, Dancers, and Puppeteers
July 18 to August 4 at Flower Mountain in Payangan, Bali.
For more information contact -
Web: http://www.centerforworldmusic.org
Medea: one on one
11 - 14 July, 2002, 8pm. Performed at The Guinness Theatre, The Substation, Singapore.
A solo performance concieved and performed by Verena Tay, based on Euripides' classic text Medea. The performance features Balinese masks as it journey's through lust, betrayal, rage, pride and revenge.
Tickets are $12 and $8 (concession). Available at The Substation Box Office, 45 Armenian Street, 4.00 - 8.30pm daily.
For more information contact -
Phone: 6337 7800.
3rd International Symposium of the Journal Anthropologi Indonesia
An invitation is extended to scholars, practitioners, observers and policy makers to attend the symposium. It will be held at Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, July 16-19, 2002.
The motive of the symposium is to search for and develop a paradigm for national development which takes into account the future of an Indonesian society that is both pluralistic and a participant in the dynamic flow of globalization.
For more informationcontact -
Phone: +62 (0361) 224121, 257415
Fax: +62 (0361) 224121, 257415
Email: anomkumbara@hotmail.com
Community Education and Community Building for Justice and the Law Public Forum
Friday 26th July, 2002, 9am - 5pm. Held at the Center for Popular Education, University of Technology, Sydney; Level 5, Building 10, 235 Jones Street. Walking distance from Central Railway station, just off Broadway, next to the the UTS Tower Building. Registration Fee $50.
A one day forum for community workers, youth workers, community education project officers, tenants' advocacy and advice workers, lawyers, co-ordinators, policy makers, researchers and academics.
For more information contact -
Web: http://www.cpe.uts.edu.au
Email: Celina.McEwen@uts.edu.au
Phone: 02-9514 3847
August
Latitudes Magazine: Bali Film Night Saturday August 24th
Films will be shown at the auditorium of STSI (The Indonesian Advanced School for the Performing Arts) on Jalan Nusa Indah in Denpasar, located 100 meters to the north of the Bali Art Centre.
Entry by donation to support the costs of bringing these films from the Jakarta International Film Festival.
We are also looking for corporate or individual sponsors to help make
Bali Film Night a regular event and to bring film activities to schools,
orphanages and community organizations across Bali.
For more information, call Sari.
'The Bus Stops Here"
Seniwati Women's Life Drawing Group Exhibition
Opening on Saturday, 3rd August, 2002 7pm at Seniwati Showspace, Main
Road, Ubud
"catch the Bus" until the 22nd, August, 2002
"The Bus" currently meets at Pranoto's Gallery, Main Road, Ubud
All women welcome -all levels of experience-bring your art
materials, your enthusiasm and your sense of humour.
See our website.
Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women
Ph/fax-975485 and e mail.
Sydney Concert - The Banishment of Sekar Taji
Friday August 16 at 8.15pm and Saturday August 17th at 2.15pm.
Langen Suka is performing in the Sydney Opera House, presenting _The Banishment of Sekar Taji_, a traditional Javanese story told through dance and music.
Tickets are $24 and $18 concession, available from the Opera House box office or ring 9250 7777
More information about Langen Suka.
Information on Gamelan in Australia+New
Zealand.
Bull Races
August 17, 2002.
Exciting bull contests unique to Madura are organized by Madurese devotees in East Java. To celebrate the independence day, they organize the event in Wonorejo sub district, Pasuruan at 09.00 a.m.
Celebrate Independence
August 17, 2002.
I wish to invite one and all to attend and give us support for IIGGC
Australia's event in conjunction with the 57th anniversary of Indonesian
Indepence Day.
IIGGCA (International Indonesian Group - Gold Coast - Australia), will
host an Indonesian Day of Celebration Gold Coast 2002 at SHARK(Australian
football club) - corner of Musgarve & Olsen Ave on the Saturday commencing
at 6:00pm.
Vera...
Indonesian Multicultural and Harmony Festival
24 August
12.00 noon-11.00 pm
Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville
Keduk Beji Ceremony
August 23, 2002.
It is a ritual ceremony celebrated by Tawun villagers in Ngawi. The activity includes mutual assistance for draining a pond together with Kecetan fighting dance. The aim of this event is to commemorate the glory of Ki Ageng Tawun.
AIAA South Queensland Members Meeting
Sunday 25 August at 1pm
At the Artrageous Centre
84 Loftus St, Deagon
Share ideas and plans for future projects at a meeting hosted by
Dave Riley at the Artrageous Centre in Deagon.
Development Expo
Date to be Confirmed.
An exhibition displaying development and achievements in various sectors is held annually during the last week in August, coinciding with the Indonesian Independence Day celebrations. The expo is centered at the Gajayana Stadium, Malang.
Nyadar Ceremony
Date to be Confirmed.
Nyadar is a traditional ceremony ritually held twice a year in Kebundadap village, Madura, in July and August. It is designed to commemorate the good deed of Ki Anggoseto who teaches the community living in the regions of Kalianget and Kebundadap.
Traditional Bull Races
Date to be Confirmed.
Bull racing is a sport unique to Madura. These exciting contests are held between two or three pairs of Madurese bulls guided by a jockey who rides on a sledge pulled by the animals. Before the competition begins the bulls are brought around the arena accompanied with Seronen music and wipe dance. It is held at 09.00 a.m.
September
Trade Winds Arts of Southeast Asia Exhibition. (till 14th October)
The Powerhouse Museum is holding the Trade Winds Arts of Southeast asia Exhibtion until the 14th of october. The exhibtion contains many indonesian onjects. The touch table operates from 10.30 am-12.30 pm weekdays. Here students can handle some exhibits, try on costumes etc. In another section students can design their own batik patterns on a computer. There are also video screenings, including the theft of Sita.
You can download teachers` exhibition notes from the powerhouse web
site www.phm.gov.au
You can book student groups at a cost of $4.00 per head with accompanying
teachers free.
Ring 02 92170222 for more information.
Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange
18 participants from Indonesia aged between 18 and 25 will live with Australian families and undertake work experience from September 21 - November 22. They will also present some cultural performances. When the Indonesian people return to Indonesia in November they will be accompanied by a group of young Australians who will live and work in Indonesia for two months.
For more information about the program; www.dfat.gov.au/aii
National Art Jamboree
To be held at Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol, Jajarta.
27 September-6 October 2002.
A major annual Art Festival including painters, sculptors, Graphic Designers, Fashion Designers, Galleries, Craftmakers, Art students, Publishers of Art, Art Materials, Animators etc
Contact: Nuruddin Asyhadie at
fax/telepon 021-680913
Email: pasarseniancol@yahoo.com
Pendahuluan
The Red Room
The Red Room and A Clockwork Medea will be performing at Royal Exchange "Salon" Theatre in September from the 19th until the 21st with the preview on the 16th of September. The performance is created by Kerensa Dewantoro and is inspired by the real life events and stories of both a young Nigerian woman and an Indonesian woman who were raped and accused of adultery.
For more information contact Kerensa at: kerensavan@hotmail.com or Dean Winter at The Royal Exchange " Salon" Theatre, Newcastle, on winter@wxc.com.au
Ticket Prices - Adults: $10.00 Concession $7.00
Free Preview
28th of October at Bar Open, 317 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 4.30pm
Show will then run until the 19th of September as part of the Melbourne Fringe. Tickets on 9416 3888 or info@melbournefringe.com, www.melbournefringe.com
"TALI IKAT: Fiber Connections"
Wednesday 4 September 2002
The exhibition "TALI IKAT: Fiber Connections" has been designed to throw
wide open all possibilities and tendencies that are currently being explored
in fiber materials by artists selected for this exhibition. Held at: Cemeti
Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Jalan Patehan Tengah No. 37, Yogyakarta 55133
INDONESIA
Tel. +62(0)274 375 247, Tel./Fax. +62(0)274 372 095
E-mail: artysc@indosat.net.id
Web: www.cemetiartfoundation.org
Skyplace
Skydance is a massive bamboo airship by the well-known Munich-based installation artist, Markus Heinsdorff. It is being assembled on the front lawn of the Gaya Fusion of the Senses Gallery in the Sayan district of Ubud.
From 9 September until 20 October 2002. Gaya Fusion of the Senses Gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.
For more information: The Skyplace Website
Efiq Zulfiqar
Efiq Zulfiqar is an accomplished musician, composer and performer from Indonesia. He performs with well-known groups Krakatau, Sambasunda and The Jugala Allstars. Efiq will be in the Brisbane and Byron Bay areas in September for 3 months and is available to teach either privately or in group/workshop situations. You can have the opportunity to learn suling (bamboo flute), kendang (drum) or gamelan. If you need more information, phone Emma on 07 3880 0534 or email me on:http://schmem76@hotmail.com..
East Java Classical Ballet Performance
September 2002.
A classical ballet performance by the finest dancers in East Java. The traditional performance takes place on an open stage, set against the majestic background of Mount Penanggungan, at the Taman Candra WilwatiRta, Pandaan, Pasuruan, at 7.00 p.m. It is on certain Saturdays of the month with door prizes for lucky visitors.
Kite Festival
September 5-8, 2002.
National kite festival features traditional and contemporary kites from some regions, including stunt kites. It is held at Siden beach, Besole-Tulungagungat, at lO.OOa.m.
Yadnya Kasada
September 23-24, 2002.
This is an annual ritual held by the Tenggerese community at Ngadisari Village, Probolinggo. Thousands of pilgrims bring rice, flowers, fruit, vagetables and livestock, as well as other local products, to the foot of volcano Mt. Bromo. The ceremony is preceded by the inauguration of the most honoured men among the Tenggerese and highlighted by a ballet performance on the Open Air Stage at Ngadisari.
“phART”
(photographic art exhibition)
Opens Friday, 27th September at 7pm
The Creative Photography Centre (CPC),
Shop 4, 46 Acacia St (Arts and Industry Estate)
Byron Bay.
Along with 15 other local photographers I will be displaying a small selection of my works. The framed images I will be showing are of scenes from Bali, Lombok and smaller Indonesian islands. You can have a sneak preview at www.davidfreund.com/Pages/special.html
In addition to the art on display, there will be live music and performances. Feel free to come along and bring your friends and family.
Traditional Bull Races
September - October, dates to be confirmed.
Bull racing is a sport unique to Madura. These exciting contests are held between two or three pairs of Madurese bulls, guided by jockey who rides on a sledge pulled by the animals. The sport has since become a tradition among the Madurese, who hold annual races. Before the competition begins the bulls are brought around the arena accompanied with Seronen music and wipe dance. It i.s held at 09.00 a.m.
Bali Passions: Island Obsessions
Chia Hearn Chek's first solo painting exhibition
Guest of Honour: Prof. S. Gopinathan
Dean of Foundation Programmes,
National Institute of Education, Singapore
Thursday 3rd October 2002, 7.30pm
Utterly Art Exhibition Space
208 South Bridge Road Level 2
Tel: 6226 2605 Email: utterlyart@pacific.net.sg
The exhibition continues to 20th October 2002
As the island of Tahiti was to Paul Gauguin, so Bali has been to countless artists since it was discovered as an island paradise by foreign visitors: a source of wonderment, mystery and inspiration, and a magnet for students of life and inner spirit. Chia Hearn Chek has been similarly intoxicated by the potent brew of picture-postcard scenery, bewitching populace and mystical culture, which keeps him returning to the island incessantly. Living in Bali for the past two years, Chia has revisited academic figure painting like Bonnet and Hofker, unlike the attractive individualized stylizations of many contemporary artists. Has the straightforward depiction of the Balinese figure seen its heyday? How can one continue the tradition?
National Art Jamboree
27 September-6 October 2002.
To be held at Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol, Jajarta.
A major annual Art Festival including painters, sculptors, Graphic Designers, Fashion Designers, Galleries, Craftmakers, Art students, Publishers of Art, Art Materials, Animators etc
Contact: Nuruddin Asyhadie at:
fax/telepon 021-680913
Email: pasarseniancol@yahoo.com
Pendahuluan
Ron Reeves
Friday the 11th of October
Reeves will be playing at the australian embassy in Jakarta to farewell the current Australian Ambassador... to be played with Riza Arshad (keyboard), Arief (sax) and a bass player yet to be confirmed... He's off to with Warogus to Japan On oct 16th to play at a festival called Sacred Rhythm at the Kyoto Nijo castle which is a world cultural heritage site and the festival in part commemorates 400 years since its construction. They will also be doing collaborative performances with Leonard Eto (ex Kodo Taiko), percussionist Stomu Yamashta, Irish harpist Maire ni Chathasaigh and others...
Songket's playing gamelan degung
at the Noodle Markets at the Tarpeian Way
on Macquarie Street above the Opera House
Every Monday through October (14th, 21st and 28th)
from 6 to 8.30pm.
October
Skyplace
Skydance is a massive bamboo airship by the well-known Munich-based installation artist, Markus Heinsdorff. It is being assembled on the front lawn of the Gaya Fusion of the Senses Gallery in the Sayan district of Ubud.
From 9 September until 20 October 2002. Gaya Fusion of the Senses Gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.
For more information: The Skyplace Website
Efiq Zulfiqar
Efiq Zulfiqar is an accomplished musician, composer and performer from Indonesia. He performs with well-known groups Krakatau, Sambasunda and The Jugala Allstars. Efiq will be in the Brisbane and Byron Bay areas in September for 3 months and is available to teach either privately or in group/workshop situations. You can have the opportunity to learn suling (bamboo flute), kendang (drum) or gamelan. If you need more information, phone Emma on 07 3880 0534 or email me on:http://schmem76@hotmail.com..
Sarangan Village Purification
October 4-6, 2002.
This event is held by the community living around the lake Sarangan by performing traditional arts like Reog, Javanese Gamelan and making a religious banquet at midnight. The next morning the people bring a gigantic steamed rice cone and food crops and throw them into the lake.
Sumenep City Anniversary
October 31, 2002.
The anniversary is held by making a procession of pilgrimage to visit Asta Tinggi, (the tombs of the royal family). It is highlighted with traditional art performances.
November
Efiq Zulfiqar
Efiq Zulfiqar is an accomplished musician, composer and performer from Indonesia. He performs with well-known groups Krakatau, Sambasunda and The Jugala Allstars. Efiq will be in the Brisbane and Byron Bay areas in September for 3 months and is available to teach either privately or in group/workshop situations. You can have the opportunity to learn suling (bamboo flute), kendang (drum) or gamelan. If you need more information, phone Emma on 07 3880 0534 or email me on:http://schmem76@hotmail.com..
Javanese or Indonesian language study,Summer 2002
Students will be studying Javanese or Indonesian language this summer through the Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI). It is to be held on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
For more information contact -
Web: http://www.wisc.edu/seassi
Sharing Art Ocean & Mountain - Wantilan Teja Samudragiri
Tejakula, North Bali Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2002
This program focuses on the creative arts and discourse in relation to ocean and mountain society. Our dialogue begins with the question of how the arts can benefit the social and economic growth of Bali in balance with the cultural environment. Similar to other Indonesian maritime cultures, the society of Tejakula performs ceremonies such as Mekiis (purification), which are connected with the Pura Segara (ocean pura). These rituals give life to the ocean and create a boundary for the Kampung Nelayan (Fishing Society). Art, human, nature and religiosity are woven together within the context of sesaji (offering).
Infinite Humanity in Sacred Art - Invitation to create Solstice
December 20 –23, 2002 - Circulating Program Site
It was truly a blessing that we were able to create co-operative sharing in 30 cities and villages on the earth for Infinite Humanity; World Religions and Art for Peace and Respect of Life December 21, 2001. It is a testament of the generosity and goodness of humans in harmony with each other, the nature and the source of life.
From that basis of sharing, the idea came that perhaps we could create together annually on December 21 -solstice in Infinite Humanity in Sacred Art . The program could be hosted in a different city each year – spreading and circulating the spirit of sharing together on the earth. Is there a committee of friends and colleagues from one of the co-operating cities or villages who would like to host Infinite Humanity in Sacred Art this December 21, 2002 together with your colleagues or other groups in your society? Or are you interested to support the host location? If you cannot join in that way – are you interested to create a program again in your area? Please let us know.
Dharma Nature Time Wantilan Teja Samudragiri PO Box 213 Singaraja, Bali 81100 Indonesia Tel/fax: (++62) 362 28 558 Voicemail USA: (++1) 303 444 5684 email: dharmanaturetime@hotmail.com web: www. dharmanaturetime.org
November 25, 2002.
To commemorate the good deed of Sunan Drajad in spreading Islam message, the community of Lamongan regency hold Islamic activities including the reciting of the Koran, Prayers, Preachers, and other religious entertainment.
December
Lumajang City Anniversary
December 15, 2002.
To cheer up the celebration of Lumajang city anniversary, visitor's can watch the procession of Narariya Kirana, the leader of Lumajang. This event is also accompanied with the traditional arts and typical music of the city.