Perhimpunan Indonesia – Inggris
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)
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…
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
Thanks everyone for calling in from everywhere from Tokyo to Aberystwyth via Jakarta, and contributing your thoughts. It was a lively discussion, and a fascinating but somewhat challenging book. Next meeting will be in March 2026, where we will discuss The Weaverbirds/Burung-Burung Manyar by Y.B.Mangunwijaya The Book Club discussions are always in EnglishMore details from Ian at rowland@myphone.coop
Join our book club explored Indonesian literature giving you insight into this fascinating archipelago. In November we discussed Felix Nesi’s People from Oetimu. The novel explores the turbulent history and colonial experiences of the island of Timor, particularly focusing on the village of Oetimu in West Timor. It deals with themes of colonialism, collective memory,…
Tuesday November 11 at 18:30 at the Indonesian Embassy and via Zoom 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU. Every one of Indonesia’s more than 17,000 islands tells its story through food, flavours and culinary traditions, creating one of the world’s most vibrant culinary landscapes. Petty will share her culinary journeys across the archipelago, reflecting its extraordinary natural…
The rise and fall of the Majapahit Empire is one of intrigue, murder, secrets, suspense, revenge, and war in a land filled with beautiful temples and imposing palaces. It remains, however, the most powerful empire in Asia that most people have never heard of. At its peak the Majapahit empire, in the days of King…