Perhimpunan Indonesia – Inggris
Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 6:30pmat the Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU and by Zoom The keris has been a ubiquitous part of Indonesian culture for over six centuries. It is renowned for its pamor – the unique water-like patterning on its blade – and for the distinct variations found in many regions across the…
Jade Flahive Gilbert studied music in Indonesia and has performed at Indonesian Embassy events. Her west java music ensemble (www.sekarenggal.co.uk) is putting on at the Friends Meeting House, Croydon, on Sunday 1st March(4pm). It is free admission, donations welcome.
Join our book club explored Indonesian literature giving you insight into this fascinating archipelago. Our speaker Okky Madasari, the recipient of the 2012 Khatulistiwa Literary Award for her novel Maryam. Her first novel, Entrok (2010), provides an epic account of the New Order era and was published in English translation as The Years of the…
The AIS Council elected at the AGM on November 11 for 2025-2026 is: Chair: Moazzam Malik Vice Chair: Petty ElliottHonorary Treasurer: Mega Buckle Honorary Secretary: Jeff Malaihollo Membership: Tom Inglis, Irma LengkongProgramme Coordinator: Anton AlifandiSocial Media: Ati Kisjanto, Dan AdamsNewsletter Editor: John AglionbyCorporate Events, Asean Societies, Student Liaison: Steven MarcelinoFood and Beverage Coordinator: Conny Hesse Book Club: Annabel Gallop Allan Bray, Kirsten SchulzeDewi Petroliza,Ratih Andaruni, Erza Arighi (All Ex-officio, Indonesian Embassy)
35 Years of Conservation – Protecting the Orangutan and its Tropical Forest Home by Ashley Leiman OBE, founder, director and trustee of the Orangutan Foundation 10 March 2026 at the Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU and by Zoom. The talk will give a perspective on the future of Orangutans, forests and people.Ashley will…
Indonesia’s media landscape: A discussion with Endah Saptorini and Sofie Syarif. Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 6:30pmat the Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU and by Zoom We will discuss changes in Indonesia’s media scene over the years they’ve been working as journalists, the challenges faced by traditional media in Indonesia in…
Toba, in collaboration with chef Petty Elliott, Jepun Indonesia in UK Charity (registered charity no. 1098772), Bija Coffee and Indonesia now UK will be hosting a charity lunch and dinner, with menus inspired by Sumatran and Acehnese flavours. This event is being held in response to a recent natural disaster that has impacted communities across…
at the Indonesian Embassy and by zoom. featuring: Elmira Hamdi (Ngopi), Daroe Handojo (Noozkav Kopi Indonesia) and Devi Trianna (Bija) at the Indonesian Embassy – 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU and by Zoom via this link or meeting ID 946 2763 2271 and passcode 097265. Indonesia is one of the world’s biggest coffee producers – it was third behind Brazil and Vietnam in…
The year’s programme kicked off with a very successful dinner at the embassy attended by more than 75 people. Entertainment was provided by singer Gabriela Fernandez and dancer Vie Alexandra
Members may have read in the media about the deadly and devastating floods in Southeast Asia including Sumatra (Aceh, Padang, Sibolga, Huta Gadang in South Tapanuli) earlier in November. The niece of former AIS Council member Mariska Adamson, Cidka (Ika) Sutan Assin, is on the committee of Yayasan Bhakti Cikini (YBC), which has appealed for…