Indonesian Cultural Events
2001
 June
2001
Please print this page out and display it on your community notice
board.
Email events to: indoarts@dingoblue.net.au
Other Years
Anggar Mekar Bhuana - Denpasar
Sanggar Mekar Bhuana is a newly formed Dance and Music Association, Based
in Denpasar. The gamelan offered are: semara pagulingan, pelegongan, joged
bumbung, gender wayang, batel, and baleganjur.
Sanggar Mekar Bhuana promote the preservation of the traditional repertoires.
They have antique instruments and the sound quality of the gamelan is
first class.
Sanggar Mekar Bhuana is a group of highly skilled, professional musicians
(both young and old), who play gamelan music for the sheer pleasure of
it. The semara pagulingan saih lima / pelegongan group play only classic
gamelan repertoires - pieces inherited from the ancient gambuh tradition
and those composed by the likes of Gurus Lotring and Kaler.
Our pelegongan group is playing at this years Arts Festival on two occasions:
- In the parade on June 16 in the afternoon - appearing third.
- On stage - tetaring 1 at 8:00pm on Friday July 6.
We are also proud to be playing in the opening of the Nusa Dua Festival
on August 24 at 1:00pm.
Please go to the following website re a conference in Melbourne planned
for June.
http://www.kambing.com.au/bahasaraya/asile2001.html
Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program
2001-2002
The Australia-Indonesia Institute invites applications from young people
aged between 20 and 25 willing to represent Australia for two months in
Indonesia during December 2001 and January 2002 as members of the AIYEP
2001-2002.
The program aims to provide wider opportunities for the young people
of Indonesia and Australia to appreciate the culture, development and
way of life of each other's country.
Participants are chosen from applicants undertaking tertiary studies
or employed in any one or more of the areas listed below.
Agriculture/Arts, Music/Asian Studies/Economics, Business/Education/ Engineering,
Science/Environmental Management/Journalism, Media/Law/ Medicine/Politics/Sports
and Tourism.
A good level of Indonesian language is desirable.
Full details and an application form are contained in Advice to Applicants.
Please read this advice before submitting your application.
Completed applications and documentation must be received by the Australia-Indonesia
Institute no later than Friday, 29 June 2001.
Documentation including application forms can be obtained by writing
to or faxing:
Australia-Indonesia Institute
PO Box E8KINGSTON ACT 2604
Fax: (02) 6261 1743
e-mail: ausindonesia.institute@dfat.gov.au
http://www.dfat.gov.au/aii/scholarship_program/youth_exchange_program.html
"Amazing Grace"
Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women
9th - 30th June 2001
Bali, Indonesia.
http://www.seniwatigallery.com
JakArt 2001
The first International Carnival of the Arts.
For an entire month the city of Jakarta will be converted into a sprawling
stage throbbing with the sight of visual arts and the sound of performing
artists from around the world, with more than 300 events planned for throughout
the month of June.
June 24 is set aside for Keliling Monas (around Monas), when a plethora
of cultural activities will involve the public around the National Monument.
For further inquiries telephone 5265762 or go to www.jakart.com
Sarawak's Rainforest World Music Festival 2001
From the 20th to 22nd July 2001
Singers and musicians from all corners of the world will gather in one
of the world's oldest rainforestunder Mount Santubong at the edge of the
South China Sea.
Musical workshops, mini concerts, jam sessions, ethnomusicology lectures,
dance workshops and children workshops by musicians from around the world.
A scholarly musical ensemble from Peninsular Malaysia, who explore the
richness and diversity of Gamelan music through the Nusantara region,
as well as its modern ramifications, will be among the quests.
For more information, please contact :
Email :stb@sarawaktourism.com
www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com
23rd Bali Arts
14 - July 16.
"The Denpasar cultural event of the year"
This year the theme will be "Rua Bhinneda",
(Complementary Opposites).
www.bali-paradise.com/artsfestival/
July 2001
Bob Brown
Bob will be in Payangan, Bali, until the end of July. He welcomes any
visitors who would like to check the facilities
for individuals and groups at Flower Mountain Center.
bobinbali@yahoo.comMelbourne
Indonesian ConsortiumMelbourne Indonesian Consortium
Melbourne Indonesian Consortium
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th. Contact: Michael Ewing
m.ewing@asian.unimelb.edu.au
Pranoto's Art Gallery
Sat 7th July-30 July in Ubud, Bali
"The gallery had a huge success last year with the group exhibition "small".
This year the gallery presents another, BIGGER exhibition of paintings
in miniature, "small.2" featuring more than 150 works of 30 renowned Indonesian
and international artists.
E-mail: rodanet@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
http://www.balibalibali.com/pranoto
Melbourne Indonesian Consortium: Autonomy and Disintegration in Indonesia
Sunday 8th - Monday 9th Indonesia Council of ASAA
Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival
8th-10th.
An International Gathering of Gamelan lovers and players. For more information
go to
http://www.gayam16.net
Andrew Jack Major Solo Art Exibition
11th July for 1 month
Byron Bay Artist Andrew Jack will exhibit at the Dauphin Gallery, Singapore.
The expressionist Artists latest series of work "Shen" meaning "full Circle",
is a series of 33 large Paintings using a resin medium.
Open Conference on Indonesia
Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th Melbourne. Contact: Kate McGregor
indonesiacouncil@yahoogroups.com
Sixth National Conference of The Australian Society Of Indonesian Language
Educators
Tuesday 10th - Thursday 12th July. Call for papers to be submitted by
30 March, 2001. University of Melbourne - visit their website at: www.kambing.com.au/bahasaraya/asile2001.html
Indonesia Council Open Conference
Tuesday 10th - Wednesday 11th in Melbourne
www.indonesian.unimelb.edu.au
Out of the Archipelago
Wednesday 11 July 2001 (6 pm-10 pm)
University of Melbourne Open Stage, Arts Centre Building, corner Grattan
and Swanston Streets. Music, Dance and Theatre presented by students of
Indonesian arts. An Indonesian dinner and drinks will be served at interval.
There will be no charge for entry, dinner or drinks. No booking. Approximately
200 seats available.
TRANCEformations
Spectacular Javanese Gamelan music and dance Monday 16 July at 7.45pm
at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall & Hayward Gallery, London.
This event is part of Rhythmsticks which runs from 14th - 22nd July 2001
on the South Bank.
Book online: http://www.rfh.org.uk
For more information check out the web site at:
http://www.rfh.org.uk/rhythmsticks
STSI International seminar on Art and Technology
July 16th and 17th
Surakarta as a higher education which is deeply commited to maintain tradition.
This seminar takes place for two days, presenting speakers as follows:
2 foreign experts, 2 technologists,
2 experts in art and 3 practicians/academicians.
Teater Kecil building, STSI Surakarta, Jl. Ki. Hajar Dewantara 19 Solo
Indonesia.
Ph. 0062-271-647658, Fax (0271) 646175. The registration is from June
18th up to July 10th 2001 at the secretariat of the committee: Academic
Building, SKBN STSI Surakarta, Jl. Ki. Hajar Dewantara 19, Surakarta at
working hours or fax (0271) 638974 or
e-mail:e-lae@kompascyber.com
"Art from the Heart-In Searchof the Latter Day Christ"
Art exhibition in Jakarta by the well known talented Australian artist
Geoff Todd. At the Hotel Atlet Century Park in Senayan from 26-30
June inclusive, coinciding with the Seminar on "Interreligious Dialogue
on Art and Religion: Vehicle for Creating World Peace." which will be
attended by representatives of the major religions from overseas and in
Indonesia.In keeping with the ecumenical nature of the Seminar several
additional works dealing with Javanese Mysticism will also be displayed.
Contact: CaSa CaSinta Gallery, Yogyakarta.
August 2001
Australia Indonesia Poetry Exchange
Poets visiting from Indonesia include - Fatin Hamamah, Viddy AD Daery,
and possibly Adhie Massardi and Inayah Wulandari. For Further info please
contact - Ph (02) 66 857 789 or Email:
indoartsalliance@hotmail.com
The current Poetry Reading program is :
- Indonesian Multicultural Festival and Independence Day Celebration
(Saturday 18 Agustus 2001 - 11am - 12 midnite)
Poetry Reading Time: 5 - 6.30 pm
Address: Addison Road Community Centre
142 Addison Road, Marrickville
Contact: Jon Soemaryono Perhimpunan Indonesia
NSW Tel: 0412 396 964
- Poetry Reading - NSW Writers Centre- at Berkelouw's Bookshop(SBS
Radio will be recording on the night)
Date: Tuesday 21 Agustus 2001
Time: 7pm
Address: 70 Norton Street Leichhardt
Contact: Irina DunnTel: (02) 9560 3200Email:
nswwc@ozemail.com.au
or Michael at Berkelouw'sEmail: michael@berkelouw.com.au
- Poetry Reading, Discussion and Film - 'Lenong Bocah Goes to
Australia' University of Sydney
Date: Thursday 23 Agustus 2001
Time: 2-4pm
Contact: Dr Keith FoulcherTel: (02) 9351 7797
Email: Keith.Foulcher@asia.usyd.edu.au
- Open Poetry Reading -Poets Union of NSW
Date: Sunday 26 August
Time: 2-4pm
Address: Brett Whitely Studio
6 Raper St, Surry Hills
Ph: 02 9818 5366 Email: poetinc@ozemail.com.au
- Poetry Reading and Discussion - University of NSW
Morven Brown Building, via Gate 8, Hill Street, Kensington
Date: 28 August 2001
Acara: 9 -11am
Contact: Dr David ReeveTel: 02 9385 1019Email:
d.reeve@unsw.edu.au
Conference on Sudanese Culture and Globalisation
Bandung
Indonesian Multicultural Festival and Independence Day Celebrations
in Sydney
Saturday 18th August 2001 11am to Midnight
Cultural performances, food stalls, information stalls, rides, children's
games, live band, disco and much more. Bring your family and friends.
See you there!
Perhimpunan Indonesia NSW - The Indonesian Association of NSW
PO Box 1606 Macquarie Centre Post Office North Rhyde NSW 2113
Phone numbers:
9878 4450
9748 0686
9564 2257
9644 5152
9834 3552
Contact: Joe Soemarjono
Ph/Fax: (02) 9878 4450 Mobile: 0412 396 964
Email: soem88@hotmail.com
Langen Suka Sydney Gamelan Association
Festival of Asian Music and Dance at
"The Studio", Sydney Opera House
6pm Sunday 26th August 2001
Tickets are $24 and $18 concession.
If you want to book in advance phone: (02) 9250 7777
Email: bookings@soh.nsw.gov.au
http://boxoffice.soh.nsw.gov.au/soh/index.htm
'SEGARAGUNUNG' SONGS OF THE ANCESTORS BATIK FROM THE LAND
Studio Brahma Tirta Sari Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam invite you to the
opening of an exhibition of contemporary textile art
at ARGASOKA GALLERY, Monkey Forest Rd. Ubud, Bali
Exhibition from 13 July - 4 August 2001
For additional information: Ph 0361-973231
http://www.seniwatigallery.com
Sydney Writers Centre
Confirmed for the 21st
Berkalou
Contact Irina Dunn
Phone:02 95559757
Email:nswwc@ozemail.com.au
ILTA Meeting
Thursay 30th at 4.15pm- 6.00pm at PLC Croydon
Contact Melissa Gould-Drakley on4647 5333
mgoulddrakeley@mas.nsw.edu.au
Online Auction of Works by Andrew Jack and Monoman
Bids to be E-mailed by Friday 31st, 1pm.
Andrew Jack and Monoman recently donated a work each to AIAA, and they
will be auctioned to raise funds. You can view the works at "Fresh" Cafe,
Jonson St. Byron Bay or at our Website.
Phone: (02) 66808952
Email:indoarts@dingoblue.net.au
Minang Musicians
August to October Perth WA. Available for workshops, concerts and masterclasses
Contact Orisha International
orisha.arts@bigpond.com
Fifth Annual Nusa Dua Festival
Parades, Fashion Shows, Music and Dance! For program details: http://www.balinusadua.com
Art Summit Indonesia III
Jakarta, August 27 - September 27, 2001
Performance Schedule
September
Pak Nyoman Sumandhi
Puppeteer, topeng dancer, musician. He will return to the United States
in September. Sumandhi and his group, a gender wayang group of four musicians,
are available for performances, workshops, andlecture-demonstrations during
September/October, and will probably extend their tour into November and
December, especially if there are performance dates in eastern USA.
October 2001
Theft of Sita
1st-11th October. Traditional/contemporary Shadow puppet theatre at the
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
KIPBIPA Intenational Conference
Monday 1st October to Wednesday 3rd at the Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur
Bali
Contact: Nyoman Rissa nriasa@ialfbali.co.id
December
Woodford Folk Festival
26th December - 1st January
Performances of Balinese Gamelan and Dance by Gamelan Giri Jaya and Balinese
Community of Queensland as well as world music peroformances and cultural
evetns of all kinds.
Information: 07 5496 1066
Website: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
If you would like to send us information about Indonesian cultural
events, email us at indoarts@dingoblue.net.au
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