Somersworth USA and its Indonesian diaspora are working together to make a dream come true

Around 17 percent of the population of Somersworth New Hampshire USA are Indonesians. Last month (May 2021) the town celebrated this by opening the first phase in building its Little Indonesia Cultural Centre.

The ceremony to open the Little Indonesia Cultural Centre in Somersworth, New Hampshire included the cutting of a ribbon, May 2021. Source: Courtesy of Indonesia Community Connect Inc.

Building the Little Indonesia Cultural Centre is the initiative of Indonesia Community Connect (ICC.)  There’s still a long way to go but Raude Raychel, the president of ICC, believes intercultural understanding and co-operation is helping to turn the dream into reality.

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Another highlight of the opening of the Little Indonesia Cultural Centre in Somersworth, New Hampshire was the sounding of the gong, May 2021 Source: Courtesy Indonesia Community Connect Inc.