Perhimpunan Indonesia – Inggris
The Council was saddened to hear of the death of Prof. Juwono Sudarsono on Saturday, 28 March in Jakarta and would like to send our deepest condolences to his family. As Indonesian Ambassador to the UK from 2003-2004 he was a patron and great friend of the society. Prof. Juwono had a deep connection with the UK, having received his…
Programme includes Turang, A Distorted Individual and Crocodile Tears.
The AIS Book Club continues to go from strength to strength. Details of the next book and meeting are as follows: Aquarini Priyatna, popularly known as “Mbak Atwin”, is a professor in literature and gender studies. Her extensive research portfolio spans women’s studies, gender research, feminist theory and practice, auto/biography, media and celebrity studies, and feminist cultural…
All books must be pre-ordered in advance. There wil be no sales on the day.Price £24.95Please contact jepunindonesiainuk@gmail.coom 30% of book sales at the launch will go to Jepun Indonesia in UK, a charity dedicatd to supporting underprivileged children, education and women’s empowerment in Indonesia.
Monday May 11th – Sunday May 17th: Exhibition at Lisa King Studio, 8 Duke Street, St James’s London, SW1Y 6BN Free. Tuesday May 12th, 7.30-8.30pm: Batik: Recolouring tradition — Panel Talk (Panelists include former AIS Council member Fiona Kerlogue) £10. Thursday May 14th, 7-8.30pm: Batik for Interiors: Colour, Material & Space — Workshop £35. Instead of holding a regular meeting, the AIS encourage members…
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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…