Indonesian Festival on August 10

The Indonesian Embassy together with the Sri Lanka–Indonesia Friendship Association (SLIFA) will be holding ‘The Indonesian Festival’ on Saturday, August 10, at the premises of the Embassy of Indonesia, commencing at 2.00 pm.

‘The Indonesian Festival’ is a cultural evening and azaar and is being organised for the third consecutive year. All proceeds from this event will be in aid of charity.

The highlight of this year’s event will be an Indonesian pavilion, showcasing the Indonesia batik industry, Indonesian musical instruments, and other Indonesian products.

There will be a gala cultural show featuring Indonesian and local artistes along with the Police Cultural troupe. The performances showcasing dance items, songs, music and other entertainment from both Indonesia and Sri Lanka will keep the audience entertained.

The bazaar will have over 40 stalls displaying and selling a wide range of products from Indonesia and Sri Lanka which includes food items, clothing, household items, handicrafts, cosmetics, etc.

The event held last year on September 02, 2023, under theme ‘Cultural and Charity Bazaar’ was a tremendous success with over 2,000 people attending the event. From the proceeds of the event the following projects were carried out:

* Distribution of school books to students of K/Kirinda Model School in the Hambantota district, K/Hindu College, and K/Al Amina MV in the Gampola district;

* Donation of sewing machines and three filing cabinets to Hemachandra Gunasekera Maha Vidyalaya in Weligama in the Matara district;

* Renovating and repairing the washrooms at Ariyawansa Maha Vidyalaya in Beruwela in the Kalutara district.

* Constructing two roof wells for KM/Al Jalal Vidyalaya and KM/ M.S. Kariapper Vidyalaya in Sainthamathurai, Kalmunai, in the Batticaloa district.

The above projects were carried out under the guidance and advice of Indonesian Ambassador Dewi Gustina Tobing, SLIFA President Marleena Laxana and the SLIFA Executive Committee.

The Indonesian Festival will be an event for the whole family. The Indonesian Embassy is at 400/50, Sarana Road, Colombo 7.

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