Ohio University Students, both Indonesian and from other backgrounds, perform the Indang Dance, which represents cross-cultural friendship. (WOUB/Drake Withers)
Sunday marked the annual Indonesian Night celebration at Ohio University. Members of PERMIAS, the Indonesian Student Association, came together to celebrate “Mystical Java,” with traditional food and dance throughout the evening.
Take a look at these dazzling photos by WOUB’s Drake Withers taken during the event.
Ima Rosmalawati Chalid, Consol General from the Indonesian Consulate General, Chicago, addresses the audience of Sunday’s Indonesian Night. Her remarks center on the importance of building cultural understanding. (WOUB/Drake Withers)Guests watch a video presentation about Java, a region in Indonesia. Javanese mysticism is the theme of the 2017 Indonesian Night, a cultural event designed to increase awareness and appreciation of Indonesian culture. (WOUB/Drake Withers)Ika Putri, a Fulbright doctoral student from The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, executes the Remo Dance. Originating in Java, Indonesia, the dance tells the story of a prince in battle, and is often performed to welcome guests. (WOUB/Drake Withers)Ima Rosmalawati Chalid, a guest of honor at Sunday’s Indonesian Night, is served a dinner of traditional Indonesian food including peanut-sauce chicken, sautéed vegetables, and rice. (WOUB/Drake Withers)Achie, a master student from the Department of Linguistics, performs the Pendet dance. Originally from Bali, it is used to purify the venue of important ceremonies. (WOUB/Drake Withers)
