Celebrating the 78th Indonesian Independence Day: “Tembang Nusantara”

Dr Putu Pendit (3rd from the left) on stage with singers from Aneka Ria Melbourne at the 78th celebration of the Indonesian Independence Day – Tembang Nusantara, at Collingwood Town Hall, 19 Aug 2023.

Dr Putu Pendit (3rd from the left) on stage with singers from Aneka Ria Melbourne at the 78th celebration of the Indonesian Independence Day – Tembang Nusantara, at Collingwood Town Hall, 19 Aug 2023.

The Indonesian community presented “Tembang Nusantara” to celebrate the 78th Indonesian Independence Day.


On the 19th of August Indonesian Music group Aneka Ria Melbourne (ARM) and several other musical groups in Melbourne presented “Tembang Nusantara”. During the flag raising ceremony at Federation Square on the 17th of August, Dr Putu Pendit from ARM explained to SBS AUDIO Indonesian Program what we could expect from Tembang Nusantara. Also why do music and gathering are integral parts of the Indonesian community.

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