Wayang golek to Gunnedah, wayang kulit to Ashford. On the road with AIA NSW

The Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) fosters mutual understanding and good relations between Australia and Indonesia. Education is one way, in particular promoting the study of Indonesian language. AIA does this in some unique ways. Can we learn from them?

Donation of wayang golek from Mahabharata by AIA of NSW to the Indonesian teacher, Jennifer Jurman Hilton (rear middle), at Illawarra Sports High School. Source: Courtesy Michael Kramer, Jun 2021

Michael Kramer is the Secretary and Education Coordinator for the AIA in New South Wales.  He explains to Sri Dean some ways AIA promotes language learning and why AIA members take artefacts and realia to regional schools like Gunnedah High School.

Links - http://australia-indonesia-association.com/

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Presentation of wayang golek from Ramayana to Jacinta Hohnke, Indonesian teacher at Gunnedah High Scool by Michael Kramer from AIA of NSW, Jun 2021 Source: Courtesy MIchael Kramer, Jun 2021