From publicity at langensuka.asn.au Sat Apr 29 21:31:42 2006 From: publicity at langensuka.asn.au (Janine Marshman) Date: Sat Apr 29 21:32:05 2006 Subject: [Sydney-gamelan] Langen Suka - Javanese Gamelan Performance Message-ID: <20060430013142.GA20321@entity.id.au> Langen Suka, Sydney Gamelan Association, invites you to attend our next performance at the Art Gallery of NSW. In conjunction with the gallery's exhibition, Symbols & Ceremonies: Indonesian Textile Traditions, Langen Suka presents a program to complement the rich textures and variation found in these traditions. The performance will include a mixture of styles ranging from the bold and exuberant to refined and delicately textured pieces, featuring the softer instruments of the ensemble weaving complex patterns around a main melody. When: Wednesday 3rd + Wednesday 10th May, 2006 Time: 7:30pm Where: Art Gallery of NSW, VisAsia Gallery Admission: Free Upcoming Performances --------------------- Langen Suka will be performing a concert of Javanese Gamelan and Dance at the Campbelltown Arts Centre, celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of the Indonesian Community in Southwest Sydney. The concert will be on Sunday 18th June, 2006. We will keep you posted with more details closer to the date. From publicity at langensuka.asn.au Sun Jun 11 04:04:47 2006 From: publicity at langensuka.asn.au (Langen Suka Publicity) Date: Sun Jun 11 04:16:10 2006 Subject: [Sydney-gamelan] Langen Suka, Javanese Gamelan Performance Message-ID: <20060611080450.A524D57020@mailwash13.pair.com> Join Langen Suka, Sydney Gamelan Association, for their latest performance, Babar Layar (Spreading the Sails), celebrating the second anniversary of the Indonesian Community of Campbelltown Association. In a concert of Javanese music, song and dance, allow us to take you on a journey of the sorrows and joys of human existence; the pangs of missing a distant lover, the disappointment of unrequited love and the joyful celebration of marriage. Through the journey, savour the variety of musical experiences to be found in Javanese Gamelan, from that of the refined and dignified Javanese court, to the fun and lively pieces inspired by music found in the villages of central Java. Featuring guest artists Ria Soemardjo (female vocalist) and Soegito (musician) with dancers Vi King Lim, Grace Hadiwijaya and Tabitha Williams, Babar Layar will present the rich and colorful diversity of Javanese Gamelan. Sunday, 18 June 2006, 2.30 p.m - 4 p.m Campbelltown Arts Centre Corner of Camden and Appin Roads, Campbelltown Tickets: $15 / $12 Concession / $32 family (2 adults & 2 children) Campbelltown Arts Centre Box Office, Telephone: (02) 4645 4100 A percentage of proceeds from the concert will be donated to the earthquake victims of Yogyakarta and Central Java in Indonesia. From info at kjri-sydney.org Tue Nov 21 18:55:15 2006 From: info at kjri-sydney.org (Information KJRI Sydney) Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:55:15 +1100 (EST) Subject: [Sydney-gamelan] Bali Festival - this Sunday Message-ID: <50745.203.51.41.223.1164153315.squirrel@www.kjri-sydney.org> The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Sydney is bringing the magic of Bali to Sydney. A celebration of Balinese dances & music, demonstrations of traditional spa treatments and an exhibition of handicrafts, the ?Festival of Bali? will offer visitors the chance to: - watch popular Balinese dance performances and participate in dance workshops. - learn about the Balinese plants, herbs and spices used in traditional herbal medicine and see how they are prepared for use in beauty and spa treatments. - have your photo taken in traditional Balinese dress or hair plaited. - be inspired by a display on Balinese architecture and learn about the elements that make up a traditional Balinese compound. - all visitors can enter the draw to win a trip to Bali with Garuda Indonesia Airlines or a Balinese painting in the lucky door raffle. - all welcome & free entry- The Festival of Bali will be held in Sydney on Sunday, 26 November at the Australian National Maritime Museum (2 Murray St, Darling Harbour). The Festival is open to the public from 10am till 5pm and admission is free. 10AM WELCOME DANCE BY THE BALINESE COMMUNITY OF NSW OFFICIAL OPENING 11AM CULTURAL WORKSHOP BY BALINESE COMMUNITY OF NSW 1PM-5PM PERFORMANCES BY BALINESE CULTURAL TROUPE Sekar Jagat Tari Baris Tari Legong Kraton Tari Topeng Tua Tari Cendrawasih Tari Oleg Tamulilingan 2PM DRAWING OF LUCKY DOOR RAFFLE 5PM CLOSE Organised by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia?Sydney and proudly supported by the Bali Provincial Government, Bali Tourism Board, the Regencies of Karangasem & Tabanan, Garuda Indonesia and Garuda Orient Holidays. For further information contact (02) 8347-6801 or info at kjri-sydney.org