The global dream of Unity in Diversity. “I wrote the tune after attending an event with people from all over the world”.

One of the great jazz pianists in Australia is ade ishs. Unity in Diversity is not only the Indonesian motto, but also an anthem composed by ade ishs to celebrate global multiculturalism. Nonetheless, the tune really resonated with Indonesian Independence Day celebrations.

ade ishs playing piano at New Village Studios, Burwood, Victoria during the recording of his new coming album, 29 Apr 2020. Source: Supplied - ade ishs/Photo by Allan Neuendorf, 29 Apr 2020.

Against the backdrop of the song Unity in Diversity, PhD candidate, Nita Novianti from Launceston, Amalia Sosrodiredjo, the chairperson of the South Australian branch of the Australia-Indonesia Business Council, and composer ade ishs (Dr Iman Suyoto), exchange their diverse experiences of celebrating this year’s 75^th anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day.

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Nita Novianti’s son, Raufal Nabhan Wahyu and other runner up winners of the Regional Costumes competition during the Indonesian Independence Day Celebration. Source: Supplied – Nita Novianti. Photo by the Indonesian Consulate General RI Melbourne via Nita Novianti.