Malam Cinta Indonesia 2011

The Indonesian Friendship Night in Tsukuba, 2011

The Japanese and Indonesian Friendship Association (Merah Putih Kai) Tsukuba and the Indonesian Students’ Association in Ibaraki (PPI Ibaraki) are organizing “Malam Cinta Indonesia 2011” which will be held on Oct. 2 (Sun.) from 5:00pm at the Tsukuba Center Square. Admission is free.

The Merah Putih Kai was founded in 1985. It was launched at the Tsukuba Expo and was intended to promote mutual exchange between Japan and and Indonesia. The former president of this association, Mr. Koike used to be a doctor on Indonesian ships. After world war II, he, with his hospital, tried to become a bridge between both countries. He helped Indonesian students and families a lot. However, he passed away last year.

This year’s event is held as a commemoration for Mr. Koike and also for the victims of disaster in eastern Japan.

There will be some exciting performances, such as Bali Dance by Saraswati, Japanese traditional tsugaru Jamisen, Tokimeiki Japanese drum Jyuku from Tsukuba University, Enjoy ECP from Ami city, Indonesia Java dance, Maluku dance, Poco-poco dance, and many more.

For more information:

In Japanese: Tel 090-4952-2323 (Mr. Arai Head of Merah putih Kai)

In english/indonesian: Tel 080-4209-1548 (Mr. Ikno head of PPI Ibaraki)