Beijing - The legacy of Roemah Indonesia (WRI) organized the "Indonesia Impression" event, a stage to introduce Indonesian culture. This event was enlivened by the gamelan and the popular song "Gemu Fa Mi Re" dance in the country.
The goal is of course to invite Beijing citizens, China is closer to Indonesian culture.
"Yes, it was deliberately chosen to shake Gemu Fa Mi Re because they (visitors in Beijing) are a bit stiff, so they have to invite interaction, young people will also come so they are more suitable for seesaw," said WRI co-founder Vini Dharmawan after an event in Beijing, China, as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, July 20.
The "Indonesia Impression" event itself was held at an open restaurant and theater located only about 50 meters from the WRI restaurant at the Langyuan Station complex, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Meanwhile, WRI only opened on March 9, 2024.
"So this event is also a promotional event for Indonesian citizens who just opened last March. This summer people usually go out, but later every'season' we will make another different event, then for August 7 there will also be an event," added Vini.
Vini said that with the enthusiasm and interaction of visitors at the "Indonesia Impression" event, he was optimistic that Indonesian food and culture could become known in Beijing.
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"Here, visitors were able to try food, there was music and interacting, so everyone got it," said Vini.
One of the visitors, Abigail, a Beijing resident, admitted that he was happy and entertained by the event, including by shaking "Gemu Fa Mi Re".
"But it's really hot, it needs to be installed 'air conditioner'," said Abigail after shaking.
The event also featured a number of performers including the angklung game by Gamelan Arts teachers at Beijing's Central of Conservatory of Music (CCOM), Risnandar who performed the songs "Come on Mama" and "Mo Li Hua" (Bunga Melati) as well as the drums game that accompanied the dance of Manuk Dadali by his wife, Titik who is also a lecturer at CCOM.
There is also a gamelan game by the mothers of members of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, including Mrs. Wiwik Oratmangun, wife of Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun, participated in the opening music of the pendet dance.
The appearance of the singer Abdi Purnomo who is also an Indonesian student in Beijing performed the songs "Ojo Dibandike" and "Rungkad" also managed to attract a number of visitors to sway together on stage.
Finally, the song "Gemu Fa Mi Re" was played. The point of leading the movement was followed by Vini and the mothers of DWP members and also invited a number of visitors to dance on stage.
The total ticket prepared by WRI for the event was as many as 300 tickets (one ticket for 65 RMB and one glass of cold cendol). Almost all the tickets sold out.
Visitors can also enjoy Indonesian specialties cooked by Indonesian WRI chefs such as rendang, nangka vegetables, balayo eggs, tempeh, chicken and other dishes.
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