Complete Agenda of the Indonesian Conference & Cultural Event 2009, Friday 24, 1-9.30pm

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Contact: Erenst Anip at erenst@gmail.com or +1 808 722 6184

Parking:

Location Cost Description

Behind Kennedy Theatre $2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*

Along Varney Circle
$2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*
Spaces fronting Hawaiʻi Hall
limited to 30 minutes

Bio Med Parking lot
$2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*

Center for Korean Studies
Parking Lot $2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*

Kuykendall Parking Lot
$2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*

*Flat rate of $3 from 4:00pm; Monday - Friday and all day Weekends
Refunds provided during 15 minute grace period from entry.

More details, see at http://www.hawaii.edu/parking/information/visitorparking.html

Invitation to the Public: Indonesian Conference and Cultural Event (ICCE) April 24, 2009 with Event Agenda (Newest)

Annual event discusses, celebrates, and shares Indonesian cultural diversity

On April 24th, the 2009 Indonesian Conference and Cultural Event (ICCE 2009) will be held at the Hawaii Imin International Conference Center at the East-West Center, 1777 East-West Road, Manoa from 2 PM - 9 PM. (open event agenda)

The topic for this year is 'A Decade of Reform 1998-2009’; looking at changes after Soeharto's regime ended in 1998. The Spirit of Reformation promising democracy, equity, and justice among Indonesian people has been the underlying force guiding these changes. However, after a decade of reformation, Indonesia’s democracy has been questioned in relation to its ability to ensure that every individual has rights and access to maximize his or her opportunities. Democratic forms of authority and politics have not showed their correspondence to the culture of democracy at the grass-root level. ‘Power’ has not been distributed equally to every citizen as democracy promises. ICCE 2009 is expected to be one way for Indonesian students and experts on Indonesia to exercise their academic intellect for the good of Indonesia while promoting Indonesia to the outside world without promoting a particular political or religious message.

There will be two seminar sessions at the conference covering contemporary politics and arts and culture in Indonesia, with speakers including professors and graduate students from UH Manoa, Arizona State University, and Columbia University. Furthermore, cultural celebrations will include cultural exhibits, traditional dance and music from Aceh to Bali, Kartinian ethnic fashion show, Dangdut music (Indonesian popular music), and Indonesian food.

ICCE 2009 is organized by the Indonesian Student Association in the US (PERMIAS) Hawaii Chapter, Nusantara Society, and Nongkrong Yuk! Indonesian Club (both at UH Manoa); and co-sponsored by the Embassy and Consulate General of Indonesia in the US and East West Center Education Program.

Further details and press kit are available at the PERMIAS website: http://www.permiashawaii.com/ or http://permias-hawaii.blogspot.com/

Contact: Erenst Anip at erenst@gmail.com or +1 808 722 6184

Parking:

Location Cost Description

Behind Kennedy Theatre $2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*

Along Varney Circle
$2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*
Spaces fronting Hawaiʻi Hall
limited to 30 minutes

Bio Med Parking lot
$2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*

Center for Korean Studies
Parking Lot $2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*

Kuykendall Parking Lot
$2 per half hour 6:30am - 4:00pm*

*Flat rate of $3 from 4:00pm; Monday - Friday and all day Weekends
Refunds provided during 15 minute grace period from entry.

More details, see at http://www.hawaii.edu/parking/information/visitorparking.html

Indonesia's Conference & Cultural Event 2009

PERMIAS-Hawaii kembali akan mengadakan acara Indonesia's Conference & Cultural Event 2009 dengan tema "A Decade of Reform (1998-2009) pada tanggal 24 April 2009. Kami mohon doa dari semua pihak semoga sukses.  Deskripsi acara selengkapnya (klik)

Gado-Gado Beraksi di International Potluck East West Center, Hawaii

Hari ini, Sabtu 15 Nopember 2008, chef dari Permias Hawaii akan menunjukkan kebolehannya memasak salah satu masakan kebanggaan nasional Indonesia: Gado-Gado. Masakan Gado-Gado ini akan diadu dengan kurang lebih 15 masakan dari 15 negara. Apakah Gado-Gado mampu mencuri hati tim juri sebagaimana Nasi Tumpeng tahun lalu atau tidak, kita lihat saja nanti.

Gubernur LEMHANAS di Honolulu

PERMIAS Hawaii hari Minggu 16 November 2008 akan kedatangan tamu istimewa dari Indonesia, Bapak Muladi, Gubernur LEMHANAS bersama rombongan. Dalam rangka menyambut kedatangan beliau bersama rombongan, acara ramah tamah akan digelar di Campus Center, Universitas Hawaii.

Ceh Kucak Gayo: The 2th Screening Movie on Aceh as part of the International Conference and Cultural Event of Aceh 2008

Oct 4th, 2008 (Saturday) 7:30pm
EWCPA Weekly Movie @ Hale Manoa First Floor Lounge

“Ceh Kucak Gayo” [The Little Gayo Singer]

Director, Script: Nan Triveni Achnas; Photography: Winaldha Melalatoa; Editing: Sentot Sahid; Music: Tina Sylvana; Sound: Jun Mahir; Appearance: Kabri Wali; Producer: Mira Lesmana,Garin Nugroho; Production Company, Source: Miles Productions.

From Anak Seribu Pulau [1996]; Documentary on Indonesian children from various areas, portraying their ways of life, cultural values, ethnic background, and environment. The Little Gayo Singer is an aesthetically shot portrait of an extraordinary ten-year-old Indonesian boy. A major performer in the traditional form of sung poetry, Kabri rehearses with his father's team in preparation for a marathon singing competition. Together with glimpses of his life as an ordinary village child, the images of his intense concentration and strong presence are moving.

Director's Statement

The first time I met Kabri Wali, I was immediately struck by the way he carried himself amongst all the adults in the room. He was very self-assured and joined us in conversation while taking sips of coffee from his father's cup. When he sang, I could feel the goosebumps appearing on the back of my neck, a sure sign that means yes, oh yes, this is the singer we were looking for. During the shoot, Kabri had an attack of conjunctivitis which made him irritable and moody. We could not postpone the didong competition and were hoping for the best while shooting around Kabri. But the minute he came on stage he forgot about his eyes and performed so beautifully. There were so many elements of the Gayo culture that I wanted to explore at length. The intricacies of didong, for example, which reflects the character and socio-political framework of the people in Central Aceh. It was one of the subjects that I hope to come back to in the near future.

Halal bi Halal 2008 Disepakati Tempat dan Waktunya

Setelah mendengarkan pandangan dan masukan dari berbagai pihak, Permias-Hawaii menetapkan tempat dan waktu pelaksanaan acara Halal bi Halal tahun 2008 ini pada hari Sabtu tanggal 4 Oktober 2008 di Magic Island, mulai pukul 12 siang sampai selesai. Format acaranya adalah Potluck-an. Selamat menyambut Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1 Syawal 1429 Hijriah. Silahkan Lihat Undangan Terlampir (Klik di sini)

Warga Permias Akan Tampil dalam Acara Concert on the Lawn East West Center

Permias Hawaii, Honolulu: Pentas budaya tahunan dari berbagai negara oleh East West Center tidak lama lagi akan diadakan. Acara ini, sesuai dengan pengumuman panitia, akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu tanggal 11 Oktober 2008. Saat dihubungi, pihak Permias Hawaii, seperti biasa, akan ikut serta dalam acara tahunan ini dengan menampilkan berbagai karya seni budaya Indonesia, seperti tari Aceh, tari Bali dan tari Poco-Poco yang sangat digemari karena melibatkan orang banyak dan relatif mudah dilakukan. Saudara Andi Ahmad Yani, selaku koordinator event Permias Hawaii, bersama beberapa teman-teman sedang bekerja untuk memantapkan penampilan grup seni dan tari Indonesia dalam event ini.

Halal bi Halal 2008 di Magic Island, Ala Moana, sedang Dirundingkan

Permias-Hawaii, Honolulu: Permias Hawaii merencanakan pelaksanaan acara Halal bi Halal pada hari Sabtu tanggal 18 atau 25 Oktober 2008. Penentuan waktunya masih dalam proses pembicaraan. Acara ini akan melibatkan seluruh lapisan masyarakat Indonesia yang berdomisili di Hawaii. Rencananya, acara ini akan bertempat di Magic Island. Acara ini akan dijadikan ajang silaturrahim antar anak bangsa yang tinggal di Hawaii. Bukan hanya itu, acara ini sekaligus dapat menjadi media pengenalan budaya dan agama yang unik di Indonesia bagi orang-orang di Hawaii yang memiliki minat pada Indonesia. Halal bi Halal, meskipun lazimnya dilakukan setelah perayaan Idul Fitri oleh umat Muslim Indonesia, ia menjadi media budaya yang mempertemukan warga dari berbagai latar belakang suku, ras dan agama.