Today was Indonesian Day, celebrated with a vibrant Pasar Malam New York at Culture Lab, LIC!
The festival was alive with the aromas of Indonesian specialties, Malaysian delicacies, and Southeast Asian treats — rendang, nasi bakar, satay, kuih, and more. On stage, music and dance created...
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Today was Indonesian Day, celebrated with a vibrant Pasar Malam New York at Culture Lab, LIC!
The festival was alive with the aromas of Indonesian specialties, Malaysian delicacies, and Southeast Asian treats — rendang, nasi bakar, satay, kuih, and more. On stage, music and dance created an atmosphere of joy and pride.
Inside, I explored the exhibition “Clashing Steel: The Art of Stage Combat” — rows of rapiers, broadswords, and armor showing how theatre transforms weaponry into storytelling.
It was wonderful to see not only the Indonesian Consulate (the host) but also the Consulates of Malaysia and Thailand supporting the event. I had the pleasure of taking a photo with our Malaysian consular representative 🇲🇾, and — by chance — I reconnected with two Malaysian friends I first knew in Singapore back in 2010. Through them, I met two staff from Resorts World here in New York. Such serendipitous reunions reminded me how our Southeast Asian networks travel with us, no matter where we are.
A day of culture, food, friendship, and unexpected connections — truly unforgettable.