Introducing the Republic
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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
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