Proud to be Indonesians but also to be part of the South Australian community.

Australia Day celebrations can be complicated for some migrants. But often members of Indonesian community organisations in Australia enthusiastically take part in Australia Day activities and parades. The Australia Indonesia Association of South Australia (AIA SA) is no exception.

Dewi R-bot Putri Group participating in Australia Day celebration performing Batik dance and Mojang Priyangan at Rundle Mall, Adelaide, Monday, 25 January 2021. Source: Photo courtesy Dr Juliana Jatmika.

Despite annual controversies about Australia Day as well as the impact of the pandemic, this year members of AIA SA took part in three main activities as part of Australia Day celebrations. Dr Juliana Jatmika, president of AIA SA, explains her members’ enthusiasm and also her attitude to the controversies that surround Australia Day.

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Indopeduli group participating in cooking demo in Adelaide at the Australia Day celebration. From left, Sophie, Irma, Rosa-Matto, Eni, Juliana, Julia Wanane. Source: Photo courtesy Dr Juliana Jatmika - Fri 22 Jan 2021.