As part of a series of events celebrating Indonesia's 79th independence, Indonesian Independence Day Cultural Celebration was held at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney in 18 August.
Open to the public, this event presented cultural performances and screenings of the documentary films Pinisi and Indonesia Calling.
The program included cultural performances and screenings of the documentary films Pinisi and Indonesia Calling.
The films depict Makassar people who traded with Aboriginal people for Trepang (sea cucumber) and sold them to China where it is still used for food and medicine.
The Makassar people visited Arnhem Land annually over 300 years and intermarried with local people. They had an influence on the Yolŋu people's society and rituals.
Matt Lee, VIP Relations & Membership Manager of the Australian National Maritime Museum, explained to SBS Indonesian the significance of holding this event.
There's also a dress display for traditional South Sulawesi attire. Credit: SBS Indonesian
Ardi from Kerukunan Keluarga Sulawesi Selatan (KKSS) shares on what he knows about the relationship between his community and Australia's Yolngu people. Credit: SBS Indonesian
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'Keeping history alive': Australian museum celebrates Indonesia's Independence Day, diplomatic relations
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27/08/202407:40
