Our host Sinta Ekawati, welcomes SWIC members to the beautiful Wisma Indonesia (Consulate) to enjoy a morning of Indonesian culture, music and cuisine.

Sinta’s husband, the Consul General of Indonesia, will be welcoming SWIC members. Sinta has also arranged a short presentation about ‘Spices and Herbs from Indonesia’ by Mr. Ian Burnet (the writer of “Spice Islands”). He’s an Australian who was working at the oil company before retiring. Plus, we’ll be entertained with a cultural performance of Indonesian dance and music.

Indonesia is located among ancient trading routes and is rich with botanical resources. It is the world’s largest archipelago, boasting over 17,000 islands which have attracted traders, adventurers and pirates from all over the world throughout its history. Indonesia has more than 300 ethnic groups, and each region is home to distinctive cuisines and flavours, many of which can be traced back through an exciting history with influences from both east and west. The country’s soil and climate support a number of agricultural crops, with rice being Indonesia’s most important staple food. Dated back as early as 2300 B.C, rice normally accompanies every meal and is often the main ingredient for desserts and beverages.

DATE: Tuesday 9 April 2019

TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm

VENUE: The home of Sinta Ekawati,  25 Kent Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029

COST: No cost

RSVP TO: Jill Watson at [email protected] or 0481 846 898

RSVP BY: Wednesday 3 April 2019 at the latest as SWIC needs to provide a list of names and contact details of attendees to meet Consulate protocol

TRANSPORT:

Car: Limited street parking and we suggest car sharing.

Bus: Buses depart from the city Stand A York Street QVB.  The 324 departing at 9.39am will arrive at 10.11am.   Alight at Rose Bay RSL Club Rose Bay on New South Head Road.  It’s a short walk.

Ferry: from Circular Quay to Rose Bay.  Depart wharf No. 2 at 10.17am.  It’s a few minutes’ walk to Kent Street.