Celebrating Indonesian Independence Day

Recently the College celebrated Indonesian Independence Day with a range of activities. Students tested their knowledge of Indonesia and its history with the ILC Quiz, and also had the opportunity to browse an Indonesian-themed book display, and watch a screening of the much-loved Indonesian film Laskar Pelangi. The nasi goreng from the canteen was also enak sekali! The Merdeka Cup on Education Perfect was hotly contested, with 7 Green taking out the overall competition. Congratulations to Nuwain de Silva, who was the highest individual points scorer.

The highlight of the celebrations was undoubtedly the Widaya Luvtari dance performance and workshop. Students and staff had the opportunity to watch a performance before trying their hand at the Tortor Dance from North Sumatra. The dance was challenging in all the right ways - fun, energetic and accessible to everyone. The colourful traditional costumes added to what was an enjoyable celebration of Indonesian culture.

The celebrations continued over the weekend, when students were encouraged to explore the Indonesian Trail in Melbourne or enjoy a meal at Nova Balinese Restaurant, providing opportunities to experience Indonesian culture beyond the classroom.

Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Indonesia, dan selamat belajar, siswa-siswi!