ABOUT THE EVENT

Throughout this event, we will present various types of traditional dances and music with contemporary fusion. An exhibition will be held during the intermission, displaying Indonesian art and craft.
The title of our cultural event is "The Colors and Rhythm of Indonesia", which is translated as "Nuansa Warna dan Nada Indonesia." This event, being held on Sunday, April 20, 2003, 7-9pm, Morse Auditorium, Boston University, will exhibit roughly 300 different ethnics groups that embrace Indonesian cultural and traditional diversity.
Ticket Info
Tickets are $15 per person, and can be obtained by contacting: Anto: 617-306-5004 (email) or Denok: 617-407-9149 (email)
Exhibition
The event will showcase Indonesian arts and crafts. Featuring diverse forms of sculptures, carvings, weavings, batik and various other items. Some of the art will be sold to the public with all the proceeds donated to the needy in Indonesia through humanitarian organizations.
Performances
The show highlights the richness and diversity of the Indonesian culture. Performance consists of dances, music and Balinese theatrical show. These performances will involve groups of students under the Indonesian Student Association in the United States and professional artists from the Boston area.

DIVERSITY OF INDONESIAN SOIL
The name Indonesia was derived from "indos nesos", meaning islands near India, The country is in fact the largest archipelago in the world with a thousand islands, 17,508 to be precise, spread in an area between the Asian continent and Australia, and between the Pacific and the Indian oceans. The islands are inhabited by many tribes with diverse cultures and languages, although there is a national language spoken throughout the country, namely Bahasa Indonesia. It is thus appropriate, that the country's motto is Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, which means: Unity in Diversity.
Indonesia is also the fourth most populated country, with one of the most highly skilled and efficient labor workforce in the world. With a population estimated at 220 millions diversity is rampant, 365 ethnicities and tribal groups. The principal ones are Acehnese, Bataks, Minangkabaus (Sumatra); Javanese, Sundanese (Java); Balinese (Bali); Sasaks (Lombok); and Dani (Irian Jaya). In addition, Indonesia recognizes five main religions; Islam, Catholics, Protestant, Buddha and Hindu. The cultural and background diversity is what makes Indonesia unique and rich with its varying heritage of traditions.
The culture and tourism sectors have been stimulating the Indonesian economy during the economic crisis. These sectors' effectiveness were proven during the oil and gas crisis of the 70's.
In 2001, the amount of tourist in Indonesia reached approximately 6,000,000 million of peoples and 1,356,594 millions are in Bali alone. From the tourism itself bringing Indonesia $5,748, 800 in revenues per year.