PROTI
15
/ 9 / 2004
A
CULTURAL JOURNEY TO INDONESIA
A small taste of the
particular characteristics of the Indonesian culture through music, dance,
singing, even shadow theatre from Indonesia were available to anyone who
happened to be in Pyrgos’ central square the night before last.
Twenty people from Indonesia
started their tour of towns in all seven Peloponnesian prefectures. The
traveling troupe “Stage Bus” is visiting towns, performing songs,
dance, music, shadow theatre and video projections.
The
group travels on a specially transformed multi-purpose bus fully equipped
for performances, with a theatre stage, video projectors and screens,
grand piano, drums, etc.
The
show in Sakis Karagiorgas Square included a rich programme which even
included shadow theatre. This made the best impression to all present. The
event started with music from Indonesia, while we were very impressed by
the young lady who danced a Balinese dance, enchanting us with her exotic
beauty.
Exchange
of cultures
It
is worth mentioning that these performances are in the framework of the
Cultural Olympiad, supported by the Indonesian National Committee for the
Cultural Olympiad set up by the Indonesian government after an invitation
by the Greek government. They are also under the auspices of the Ministry
of Tourism and Culture of Indonesia. Also, this effort is supported by the
Embassy of Indonesia in Greece and the Greek Embassy in Jakarta.
In
an exclusive interview with four of the members of the group, they said
they have a great wish to present the Greek Karagiozis in their country in
the framework of cultural exchange between the two countries. The proposal
has already been made to the officials and a final answer is expected in
order to make this idea come true. Finally,
they also expressed how impressed they were by the participation of the
people and they also expressed their admiration of Greek culture.
By
Anna Psychogiou