Colour and culture at Etcetera
ETCETERA was a colourful display of the best music and culture Indonesia has to offer. But as Sumisha Naidu discovers, it’s not just the locals who do it best.
Trio Lestari in Melbourne: “Don’t forget Indonesia”
BEFORE tonight’s show, Meld’s Marcella Purnama catches up with Indonesia’s Trio Lestari and finds out how this non-traditional boyband is set on making waves both on and offshore.
FTW: Etcetera – Colours of Indonesia tickets giveaway
FTW: Two pairs of Etcetera: Colours of Indonesia tickets FREE! Join Trio Lestari – Tompi, Glenn Fredly and Sandhy Sandoro for a jazzy night of music and culture.
Experience the colours of Indonesia at Etcetera
THREE is the magic number this year as organisers of Etcetera promise audiences three times the fun at the annual Indonesian cultural showcase.
Home sweet home?
MELD reporter Hadi Ismanto shares his thoughts on what it’s like to be an international student back home for summer.
Bali education project needs old cameras
AN EXHIBITION this Thursday will showcase the photography of Made Keliwon, a 15-year-old from rural Bali, and the project behind it needs your old cameras.
Move over Brooklyn…Papua’s claiming the pop ‘n’ lock
JECKO Siompo is bringing his fusion of Papuan dance and hip-hop to town as part of the Melbourne Festival, and the Indonesian choreographer says the contemporary style has its roots in tribal dance.
Students fund children’s charity through Project O: Reboot
RMIT’s Indonesian students association has a new mission – educating underprivileged kids back in Indonesia. And they aim to raise $13,000 form this Saturday’s Project O: Reboot talent show.
Festival of Indonesia: Journey through the wonders
HOMESICK for traditional Indonesian food, or wanting inspiration for a South East Asian holiday? Festival of Indonesia is on this weekend and promises to immerse visitors in Indonesian cuisine, music, craft and culture.
Life overseas: Getting comfy under your own skin
AS AN international student, you’re constantly confronted with cultural differences. Sometimes, it’s hard to know how to react. Originally from Indonesia, Marcella Purnama reflects on life overseas, and getting comfortable under your own skin.
Indonesian Film Festival: Breaking down the borders
NEW to indonesian cinema? So was our entertainment editor Iona Salter when she attended the opening of the Indonesian Film Festival. She shares her discoveries.
Indonesian Film Festival 2011: A sneak peek
THE sixth Indonesian Film Festival starts up this Friday, and Marcella Purnarma has all the goss on the highlights. We also have tickets to giveaway to one lucky reader.
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