Every first week of October, the Melbourne Indonesian Festival holds a free, open event initiated by the Indonesian diaspora in this city. The 2024 Indonesian Festival with the theme 'Advancing Eastern Indonesia' will take place from October 3 to October 11. However, the highlight of the open-air event that can be enjoyed by the general public which is free, will take place on October 6 at Carlton's Argyle Square, Melbourne.
Resika Tikoalu is the Program Manager for Festival Indonesia 2024. To SBS Indonesian she explained the activities in during the Indonesian Festival such as the Business Forum, visits to several schools in Victoria and the outdoor open stage showcasing Indonesian dance and music , as well as delicious Indonesian food that can be enjoyed. Apart from that, she talked about what is expected from this festival.
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