Blending cultures, Indonesian community showcases fusion arts at Australian multicultural festival

The National Multicultural Festival is an annual event held in Canberra to celebrate the country's cultural diversity. The Indonesian community is taking part in it.

Artists of the collaboration of Indian-Balinese dance and music project for 'Music and Dance of Asia'. Credit: Supplied/Sisca Poeradiredja

The National Multicultural Festival in Canberra - first held in 1981 - is an annual event that celebrates the country's cultural diversity.

This year, the Indonesian community will be one of those who will enliven the cultural festival on 19 February, presenting 'fusion' art performances.

Sisca Poeradiredja, Head of Culture and Performance of the Indonesian Language and Culture Center (BBBI) New South Wales, is the showcase leader.

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Gandeng Budaya Lain, Komunitas Indonesia Tampilkan Perpaduan Kesenian di Festival Multikultural Australia

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Speaking to SBS Indonesian, she shared the concept behind 'Music and Dance of Asia' performance, what obstacles were encountered during the preparation, as well as what was the background for BBBI NSW's participation in this event.

GMC group rehearsal for 'Music and Dance of Asia'. Credit: Supplied/Sisca Poeradiredja

Member of Sadhanalaya dance school. Credit: Supplied/Sisca Poeradiredja

Srikandi dancers practising their Bataknese dance for 'Music and Dance of Asia'. Credit: Supplied/Sisca Poeradiredja

'Music and Dance of Asia' is part of National Multicultural Festival 2023 held on 19 February at Glebe Park, (Akuna Street, Stage D) Canberra, ACT.

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