Of all places, Mexico City had Balinese gamelan blaring last week.
The gamelan performance which got a standing ovation of 2,000 strong was part of the Feria de las Culturas Amigas FCA 2015, on the main stage, according to state news agency Antara.
Febby Fahrani, an official from the embassy in Mexico told Antara that the Indonesian art team representing also featured other traditional dances such as the Yapong Dance, Merak Dance, Tor Tor Tandok Dance, Leggang Nyai Dance, and the Siutte Manis Dance.
In this cross-cultural sharing event, Indonesians also took the opportunity to sell some batik, wood carvings, and other artisanal crafts.
But that’s not all. Three photos showing Indonesian culture are to be displayed at the largest park, Bosque de Capultepec, Reforma Street, in the heart of Mexico’s capital. The three photos will showcase wayang golek (puppets), topeng cepot (masks), and Balinese style patung kayu (wooden sculputures).
FCA is an international cultural festival that has regularly been put on by the Mexico City municipal government since 2009. This year’s ran from May 14 to 24.
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