The soft diplomacy of the Indonesian Cultural Circle. Promoting hidden Indonesian jewels.

As part of its affiliation with the Women’s International Club of Canberra, the Indonesian Women’s Association (DWP) at the Indonesian Embassy, recently held an Indonesian Cultural Circle event to promote the natural beauty, cuisine and culture of North Sumatra.

Guests at the Indonesian Cultural Circle (ICC) event at the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra were treated to a show of the traditional wedding costume. Source: Photo courtesy Caecilia Legowo, 23 Oct 2020.

The DWP in Canberra has a mutually beneficial relationship with the Women’s International Club of Canberra. It gives DWA members the chance to develop networks in a number of areas and for cross-cultural interaction and enrichment.  It also provides an opportunity to promote Indonesia through the Indonesian Cultural Circle (ICC.) The Chair of DWP, Mrs. Caecilia Legowo, explains why the ICC is so effective. 

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The Chairwoman of DWP, Caecilia Legowo opens the Indonesian Cultural Circle (ICC). Source: Photo courtesy SINDONEW/ Indonesian Embassy Canberra/23 Oct 2020.