Media Release
13 August 2008
SAMPLE INDONESIA IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE
Come and sample the astonishing breadth and diversity of Indonesia’s culinary and
cultural delights, its breathtaking tourism destinations and exclusive business
opportunities at this year’s Festival Indonesia.
Festival Indonesia is Australia’s largest Indonesian-Australian exhibition and in 2008,
for the first time, will take place in the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton,
Melbourne from 29 – 31st August 2008.
Now in its fourth year the free Festival will become home to over 500 performers and
delegates from across the archipelago who will showcase their expertise in the fields of
investment, trade, tourism and culture.
The City of Melbourne is a proud sponsor of Festival Indonesia, which showcases the
best Indonesia has to offer, including investment, trade and tourism.
The Acting Lord Mayor Gary Singer said, “As the Indonesian community is an integral
part of Melbourne, Festival Indonesia is an event not to be missed. To spend a great
day sampling Indonesian culture and cuisine, or exploring potential business
opportunities, make sure you come along to Festival Indonesia 2008.”
Immerse yourself in Indonesia’s rich and diverse culture and satisfy all the senses with
it’s colour and spectacle. Performances throughout the venue will include fashion
parades from some of Indonesia’s most beautiful textiles, spectacular dance groups
from Bali, Java, Sulawesi and Sumatra along with Australian based contemporary and
traditional musical groups performing live onstage. Scattered throughout the venue will
be a multitude of tempting culinary delights and entertainment from street performers,
games for children and much more.
Over the three days mix business and pleasure, as only Indonesia knows how and
discover the hidden opportunities of Indonesia through extensive networking options
with prospective counterparts.
The Festival will be opened by the Indonesian Ambassador for Australia, H.E. TM
Hamzah Thayeb and launched in spectacular style at an opening ceremony from
10.30am, Friday 29th August featuring Indonesian artists, musicians, dancers and
fashion.
Come join us at Festival Indonesia 2008!
Friday 29th will have a particular focus on business.
From July, interested parties will be invited to register on the Festival Indonesia website
registered, participants will be matched with complementary exhibitors or visiting
industry representatives. Registered buyers and sellers within each industry will be
identified for a networking session and for further one on one meetings on site.
Translators will be available.
Program of Events (further details to be announced on the Festival Indonesia website):
Friday 29th August
10.30am
Opening Ceremony including performances and fashion show.
12.00noon
Floor activity (batik, tenun, painting)
2.00pm
Cultural workshops for Students
4.00pm
Cultural activities including dance, performance and games
5.30pm
Close
Saturday 30th August
10.00am
Floor activity (batik, tenun, painting)
11.00am
Kids performance and activities/games/dance
12.30pm
Performances including Pencak Silat, Music and Dance
2.00pm
Cultural workshops
5.00pm
Cultural performances: Fashion shows, Indonesian band and dancing.
8.00pm
Close
Sunday 31st August
10.00am
Floor activity (batik, tenun, painting)
11.00am
Kids performance and activities/games
12.30pm
Performance
2.00pm
Cultural workshops
4.30pm
Closing ceremony “Pesta Rakyat” including cultural performances
7.30pm
Close
Entry to Festival Indonesia is Free.
29 – 31st August 2008.
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Melbourne.
Prepared by Connecting Images Marketing Communications
on behalf of Festival Indonesia
For further media information, photography or interviews please contact:
Kate Shannon on +61 3 9819 2566, Mobile 0437 699 289
Email: kate.shannon@connectingimages.com.au
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