The Indonesian diaspora in Darwin. When in Rome …......

The activities the Indonesia diaspora planned for the recent Australia Day celebrations not only aimed to tighten links between the diaspora and the broader Darwin community. They also aimed to bring members of the Indonesian community closer together.

At their 2017 Australia Day barbeque the Indonesian community in Darwin celebrate with a sausage eating competition. Togetherness is important to them. Source: Photo courtesy of Dominicus Joko Witono.

On the eve of Australia Day, the Indonesian diaspora in Darwin were getting ready to celebrate. Dominic Witono, Chair of the Northern Territory Indonesian Diaspora Network dan Yulius Gah, chair of the Indonesia Australia Community of Darwin describe the activities and their hope to encourage harmony. But what is the Indonesia House?

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Indonesian Diaspora in Darwin celebrated Australia Day 2017 at Jingili Water Gardens. Kerupuk eating competition was one of their activities for children. Source: Photo courtesy of Dominicus Joko Witono, 2017.