MARCH 1961. The ship Tampomas sailed from Tanjung Priok harbor. On the side was written “Indonesia Floating Fair.” It was bound for Honolulu, Hawaii. It was actually a floating stage. At every port it called on, people were invited to watch Indonesian dancings on board the ship.

This documentary film tells a story forgotten by historians. From 1962-1965, Sukarno sent many cultural missions overseas. The aim was to introduce the still young r