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  • Indonesian dancer wearing an elaborate gold headdress.
  • People standing chatting in a group, surrounded by seated people.
  • Indonesian musicians and singers performing with microphones.
16 Aug

Tembang Nusantara: Songs of the Archipelago

  • Music
  • Entertainment

This annual event commemorating the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia incorporates semi-theatrical elements, blending narration, contemporary choreography and rich Indonesian cultural heritage under the main theme, Symphony of a Generation.

Witness a dozen captivating performances of traditional Indonesian songs, brought to life with vibrant regional costumes and the sounds of traditional instruments. There will also be authentic Indonesian food and drinks available on site.

This event celebrates the vibrancy of multiculturalism while spotlighting the voices of young Indonesian creatives, including students and artists based in Australia. The show is a tribute to cultural identity, intergenerational storytelling and the universal language of music.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 16 Aug
  • 11.30am - 5pm 11:30am - 5:00pm

Location

Building 16 (Storey Hall) - RMIT University
Building 16 336/348 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $40
Student / concession $30
Book online for Tembang Nusantara: Songs of the Archipelago

Contact details

  • email address: anekaria.melbourne@gmail.com
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