A feast of vibrancy

A dancer at the Indonesian festival. Picture: SALAHUDIN AHMAD.

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A sumptuous collection of Indonesian costumes, feasts and dances was enjoyed at the Indonesian Multicultural Festival on 28 April.

Dignitaries included Melbourne’s Consul-General of Indonesia, Spica Tutuhatuvewa as well as Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams and Greater Dandenong mayor Roz Blades.

The festival celebrated Kartini Day named after national hero Hari Kartini who fought for womens’ rights and girls education in the late-19th century.

It was held by the Indonesian Women’s Friendship Network at Menzies Hall, Dandenong.