2021 NPM Asian Art Festival Indonesian Month Promotes Nanyang Culture, October 2.

According to the "4wayvoice" report, the annual NPM Asian Art Festival Month at Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is coming! This year, the festival theme is Indonesia. from October 2, 2021 to October 31, 2021, we will immerse ourselves in the festival with our five senses to experience the colorful culture of Indonesia. Let’s be closer to the beauty of Indonesia together with our 270,000 Indonesian friends live in Taiwan!

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Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum promotes Indonesian culture, starting from October 2. (Photo / Provided by The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum)

Composed of 17,508 islands, Indonesia, which has the reputation of "the country of ten thousand islands", covering more than 300 ethnic groups and more than 700 languages with multiculturalism. She embraces multi-ethnic and foreign cultures. At the same time, it also shows respect to the earth and gods. During the " NPM Asian Art Festival Indonesian Month ", the National Taiwan University Gamelan Orchestra took the lead in bringing a wonderful opening performance on the opening day of October 2 (Sat). It will start with one of the most important musical instruments in Southeast Asian gong culture – Gamelan which produces melodious sounds.

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Presenting Taiwan and Indonesia mythological stories. (Photo / Provided by The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum)

In the afternoon of the opening day, there will be a performance of "Java Bogong (爪哇伯公) Music Show". The Music Ensemble of the Tainan National University of the Arts, sheng hua zhi yin (昇華之音) Orchestra, Matahari Ensemble, and Dhalang Puppetry Theatre Troupe will bring a collision between Javanese traditions and music of the world. Continuing with the traditional Indonesian shadow puppet show to present a wonderful drama of Taiwan and Indonesia's mythological stories and folk beliefs. It will be a fusion of visual and auditory art feast.

The migrant band – Uni Band will perform at the "Island Gala".

(Photo / Provided by Uni Band)

On National Day holiday, there will be an "Island Gala" from October 9 and 10, allowing us to travel around the world to Indonesia! On the first day of the eventJuNie Lee SanggaR Bali Di Taiwan is invited to bring us a dance performance combining tradition and modernity. In the afternoon, it is show time for Uni Band from Indonesia, leading us to enjoy the sparks of Chinese and Indian music. On the second day of the event, there will be a dazzling Indonesian costume show.

2021 NPM Asian Art Festival Indonesian Month till October 31.

(Photo / Provided by The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum)

Besides, there are also fun competitions, Indonesia food, creative handcrafts and markets for the public to enjoy. Welcome everyone to join this laid-back weekend full of Indonesian vibes!