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Islamabad : The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad organised a vibrant lead-up event featuring traditional games, popular sport competition, Archipelagic cuisine, and community gathering, as part of a series of events ahead of Indonesia’s 81st Independence Anniversary.
The program was started by community gym program at Garuda Lawn, inside the Embassy’s premises.
Hundreds of Indonesian nationals and their families gathered following the gymnastic movements demonstrated by Rama Fauzan, Indonesian student at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) along with his Pakistani counterpart, Maryam, said a release issued here on Saturday.
The event was graced by Chandra W. Sukotjo, Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, accompanied by his spouse, Tamara Y. Sukotjo.
The occasion was also attended by Indonesian nationals living in various cities in Pakistan from different backgrounds.
Alongside the Indonesian diplomats and their families, there were Indonesian students, pilots, journalists, staff members at several international organizations based in Pakistan, and housewives married to Pakistanis.
Among the participants was Herwening Wiji Kalpiko of Bio Farma who has been in Pakistan to closely work with the Pakistani counterparts for potential joint-vaccine production.
In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Chandra W.
Sukotjo expressed his pleasure at seeing Indonesian and Pakistani friends gathered together.
“Your presence reflects the enduring friendship and strong people-to-people bonds between the two brotherly countries, as we celebrate together the Indonesia’s Independence Day with the motto, ‘Indonesia Berdaulat, Adil dan Makmur" (Indonesia Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous),” said Ambassador welcoming all Indonesian nationals at the Embassy as their home.
Keeping warm and welcoming spirit of the occasion, guests were presented with red and white shirts featuring a Batik pattern from Kalimantan, showcasing Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage and national pride.
