Cultural Corner - Pojok Budaya

IMFWM (Indonesian Modest Fashion Week Melbourne) is a platform for Indonesian fashion designers to showcase their finest work to the Australian public. Initiated by PERWIRA (Indonesian Community Association in Victoria), this event has become a yearly flagship activity for the organization, held as part of its annual Satay Festival. - IMFWM (Indonesian Modest Fashion Week Melbourne) merupakan sebu...

Director Joko Anwar's latest work, Ghost in the Cell, achieved box-office success and was released in 148 countries, highlighting social issues reflecting the concerns of the Indonesian public. - Karya terbaru sutradara Joko Anwar, Ghost in the Cell, meraih box office dan tayang di 148 negara dengan membawa isu sosial yang menjadi kegelisahan masyarakat Indonesia. Listen to SBS Indonesian on Monda...

The Victorian pencak silat championship returned to Melbourne with 64 athletes from 11 schools. More than just a competition, the Indonesian martial art offers a sense of belonging and mental health benefits for the diaspora in Australia. - Kejuaraan pencak silat tingkat Victoria kembali digelar di Melbourne dengan 64 atlet dari 11 perguruan. Lebih dari sekadar kompetisi, pencak silat juga menjadi...

For most Indonesians, the first traditional instrument that comes to mind is likely the gamelan or angklung. But for Yona Detaq, a physics master's student at the University of Melbourne from East Nusa Tenggara, there is one lesser-known instrument she believes deserves far greater recognition: the sasando. - Bagi kebanyakan orang Indonesia, alat musik tradisional yang pertama terlintas di benak m...

PPIA UNSW's Indonesian Night Market is an event that celebrates Indonesian culture and contributes to broader Indonesia-Australia relations. - Indonesian Night Market dari PPIA UNSW menjadi acara yang merayakan budaya Indonesia dan berkontribusi pada hubungan Indonesia-Australia secara lebih luas. Listen to SBS Indonesian on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook an...

Realising that what he saw in Sumba was an important social issue of the present that needed to be voiced, Razka Robby Ertanto was moved to depict this issue in a film. - Menyadari bahwa apa yang dilihatnya di Sumba merupakan isu sosial penting masa kini yang perlu disuarakan, Razka Robby Ertanto tergerak untuk mengangkat isu ini dalam karya film. Dengarkan SBS Indonesian setiap hari Senin, Rabu,...

Now in its second year, the AIYA Victoria event featured panel discussions, an angklung workshop, collaborative zine-making, and a Sasando performance from East Nusa Tenggara. - Acara tahun kedua yang diselenggarakan oleh AIYA Victoria ini menghadirkan diskusi panel, workshop angklung, pembuatan zine, hingga pertunjukan Sasando dari Nusa Tenggara Timur. Dengarkan SBS Indonesian setiap hari Senin,...

From a bowl of bubur ayam to the story of Makassan sailors, engaged couple Kris Redden and Ruby Healey shed light on the stories of Melbourne's Indonesian diaspora through their newly released book. - Dari semangkuk bubur ayam hingga kisah pelaut Makassar, pasangan Kris Redden dan Ruby Healey mengangkat cerita diaspora Indonesia di Melbourne yang selama ini jarang terdengar melalui buku karangan m...

In the short film Bulan di Tepian Surga, Yogyakarta-born actress Sekar Sari plays a Balinese dancer caught between staying in her hometown or leaving to build a life elsewhere. It's a story that sits close to Sekar herself, who is now living far from home in Melbourne. - Lewat film pendek Bulan di Tepian Surga, aktris asal Yogyakarta Sekar Sari memerankan seorang penari Bali yang menghadapi dilema...

Pesta Babi — sebuah film dokumenter tentang Proyek Strategis Nasional yang dilakukan pemerintah di berbagai daerah di Papua, khususnya di bagian selatan — menjadi sorotan di Papua, skala nasional, dan juga di dunia internasional. - Pesta Babi — sebuah film dokumenter tentang Proyek Strategis Nasional yang dilakukan pemerintah di berbagai daerah di Papua, khususnya di bagian selatan — menjadi sorot...

The Indonesian Night Market 2026 celebration in Sydney will again be held on the UNSW campus on 12 June 2026 by PPIA UNSW. - Perayaan Indonesian Night Market 2026 di Sydney akan kembali digelar di kampus UNSW pada 12 Juni 2026 oleh PPIA UNSW.

Alia Siregar is one of Indonesian fashion designers from Jakarta who participated in the Fashion Show on May 22, 2026, at Federation Square, Melbourne. This event is part of the Sate & Reog Festival 2026, organized by PERWIRA (Indonesian Association of Victoria) in Melbourne. - Alia Siregar adalah salah satu perancang busana dari Jakarta yang mengikuti Fashion Show di Federation Square, Melbourne...

Amid the average reading interest that tends to decline in Indonesia, a number of communities, citizen libraries or literacy groups in the country are trying to stay afloat. They are able to exist, due to the role as well as that of the community or the activists in it. - Di tengah minat baca yang rata-rata cenderung menurun di Indonesia, sejumlah komunitas, perpustakaan warga atau kelompok litera...

The documentary drama '12 Mile: Guiding the Archipelago' screened at the University of Melbourne on 19 May 2026. More than a tribute to Professor Mochtar Kusumaatmadja's struggle, the film delivers a powerful message: Indonesia's greatest challenge only began after its quarter-century diplomatic victory. - Film dokumenter drama '12 Mile: Guiding the Archipelago' diputar di Universitas Melbourne pa...

Kala Nritya Dance Group was one of the participants in the Mahasuara event held by PERWARA on May 2, 2026 in Melbourne. With that Jaipongan and Bokong Semok dance performance. - Grup Tari Kala Nritya adalah salah satu pengisi acara dalam pada acara Mahasuara yang diselenggarkan oleh PERWIRA pada tanggal 2 Mei 2026 di Melbourne. Dengan penampilan tari Jaipongan dan Bokong Semok itu.

Sukatani, a band from Purbalingga, Central Java, recently wrapped their Australian tour, covering multiple cities including Sydney and Melbourne. - Kelompok musik Sukatani asal Purbalingga, Jawa Tengah, baru-baru ini merampungkan tur Australia mereka, yang meliputi beberapa kota termasuk Sydney dan Melbourne.

It was a full house when “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” film was screened at the closing of the 20th Indonesian Film Festival in Melbourne – 10 May 2026. Given the success of the first Agak Laen film, expectation was high and the audience was not disappointed. - Penayangan film “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” di penutupan Festival Film Indonesia ke-20 di Melbourne – 10 Mei 2026 – dipenuhi penonton. M...

Vivid Sydney returns from May 22 to June 13, 2026 with a family-friendly theme, where more than 80 percent of its programs can be enjoyed for free. - Vivid Sydney kembali hadir pada 22 Mei hingga 13 Juni 2026 dengan mengusung tema ramah keluarga, di mana lebih dari 80 persen programnya dapat dinikmati secara gratis.

Two Islands, One Thread: The Art and Cultures of Lombok & Bali opens at the Art Gallery of South Australia on May 15, is the first exhibition in Australia to explore the extraordinary artistic and cultural links between the Muslim-majority Lombok community and the Hindu-majority Balinese community. - Two Islands, One Thread: The Art and Cultures of Lombok & Bali dibuka di Galeri Seni Australia Sel...

Learning Indonesian language opens up many opportunities for young Australians in the future — that's the main message conveyed through Indonesia Fair 2026. - Mempelajari bahasa Indonesia membuka banyak peluang di masa depan bagi kaum muda Australia — inilah pesan yang disampaikan lewat Indonesia Fair 2026.

PERWIRA (The Indonesian Society in Victoria), which actively organizes cultural events, will host Mahasuara at Prahran Market, Melbourne, on the 2nd of May 2026. This festival will feature Dangdut Koplo and Bollywood music. It will also feature stalls of Indonesian food, especially traditional Indonesian cuisine. - PERWIRA (Perhimpunan Warga Indonesia di Victoria) yang aktif menyelenggarakan acara...

How government's annual Language Assistant Program benefits Indonesian language learners in Western Australian schools? - Bagaimana program tahunan Language Assistant Program dari pemerintah dapat bermanfaat bagi para pelajar bahasa Indonesia di sekolah-sekolah di Australia Barat?

This isn't the first time PERWIRA (Indonesian Association of Victoria) has hosted a multicultural event like Mahasuara, which took place on May 2, 2026, at Prahran Square in Melbourne. This time, PERWIRA featured the much-loved Indonesian Dangdut music and the popular Indian Bollywood music. - Ini bukan pertama kalinya PERWIRA (Perhimpunan Indonesia Victoria) menyelenggarakan acara multikultural s...

Sriwhana Spong, a New Zealand-born artist of Balinese heritage based in London, is presenting her first major solo exhibition in Australia at the Monash University Museum of Art in Melbourne. - Sriwhana Spong, seniman asal Selandia Baru berdarah Bali yang berbasis di London, menghadirkan pameran tunggal perdananya di Australia di Monash University Museum of Art, Melbourne.

Two Indonesian women in Jakarta and Sydney share their stories of juggling motherhood and career, and what it means to be a Kartini in today's world. - Dua perempuan Indonesia di Jakarta dan Sydney berbagi cerita tentang bagaimana mereka menjalani peran sebagai ibu sekaligus perempuan berkarir, dan apa arti menjadi Kartini di zaman sekarang.