PPI Holds Art From Indonesia In Berlin, Regional Typical Foods Are Served

One of the art performances by Indonesian students in Germany (Ist)

GERMANY - The Berlin-Brandenburg Indonesian Student Association (PPI) held an art and cultural performance entitled "Artchipelago" at Joseph-Joachim Konzertsaal, Berlin, Germany. The event was attended by 400 Indonesian diaspora in Germany and local residents.

Chairman of PPI Berlin Brandenburg Justin Airlangga explained in this event with the Saman Dance from Aceh, Pendet Dance from Bali, Mask Dance from Betawi, and English Bird Dance from East Kalimantan.

"In addition, it is sung the beauty of the melody of traditional Indonesian musical instruments from East Kalimantan, to those played by Pingkan Podung," Justin said in his statement, Sunday, January 14.

Not only that, traditional music performances continued by the Angklung Berlin group. The event continued with contemporary music performances from a band consisting of Indonesian students, performing cross-generational songs from well-known Indonesian musicians such as Iwan Fals, Chrisye, and Hivi.

The atmosphere is even more lively with the active participation of the audience who also sing these songs.

Not only showing art on stage, but Artchipelago also presents Indonesian culinary delights.

The typical Indonesian foods served include pempek, yellow rice, and Padang rice.

"Then the exhibition of the results of the photography competition and pictures with the theme of Indonesian beauty is also a special attraction for visitors who want to see the visual beauty of the country of archipelago," he concluded.