The University of Wollongong’s Indonesian Society hosted a national cultural event yesterday, attended by the Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sport, and the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia.
The OlymPPIA is a celebration of Indonesian culture in Australia and is held once every two years.
Approximately 130 students travelled interstate to attend the event and compete in basketball, badminton, futsal and ping pong.
The Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi flew over to Australia for the event, which was also attended by Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Nadjib Riphat Kesoema and Wollongong’s Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery.
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- The PPIA Wollongong president running the flag bearers through the ceremony before it starts.
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- A PPIA Wollongong member helping out an interstate student.
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- The PPIA president welcomes the Indonesia Minister of Sports and Youth, the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia and the Wollongong Lord Mayor
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- The official party for the OlymPPIA opening ceremony.
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- Traditional dancers entertaining the crowd.
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- The official OlymPPIA torch being held and lit by the Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sport.
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- The presentation of the PPIA cup.
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- The Indonesian national anthem sung before a patriotic crowd.
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- Traditional dancers entertaining the crowd.
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- The Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sport, and the Wollongong Lord Mayor Councillor.
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- The PPIA president and the Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports after the ceremonial banging of the gong.
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- The crowd at the PPIA opening ceremony.
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- The crowd at the PPIA opening ceremony.
Every 2 years, the National Indonesian society hosts the #OlymPPIA to celebrate Indonesian culture in Australia. @UOW @PPIAustralia @UOWTV
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130 people are expected to compete and attend the #OlymPPIA2015 in Ping Pong, Basketball, Badminton and Futsal over the day. @UOW @UOWTV — Tess Brunton (@TessBrunton489) April 10, 2015
Lord Mayor @gordonbradbery speaking on the importance of hosting the #OlymPPIA2015 in Wollongong. #socialj @GongPPIA pic.twitter.com/LaohPYh00p
The Indonesian diplomats and Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery are now seated for the official opening of the #OlymPPIA2015 pic.twitter.com/DfrfBgM2nl — UOWTV Multimedia (@UOWTV) April 10, 2015
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Representatives from each state have carried in their torches and the official #OlymPPIA2015 cup has been brought to the stage and the #PPIAustralia torch has been lit. The games have begun. #socialj A photo posted by UOWTV Multimedia (@uowtvmultimedia) on
The Indonesian national anthem sung at the #OlymPPIA2015 opening ceremony. @GongPPIA @PPIAustralia #socialj @UOW pic.twitter.com/AqOT32rI79 — UOWTV Multimedia (@UOWTV) April 10, 2015
The light drizzle hasn’t dampened the #OlymPPIA2015, @gordonbradbery is about to take the stage. @PPIAustralia pic.twitter.com/vOZ4TAirE5 — UOWTV Multimedia (@UOWTV) April 11, 2015
Lord Mayor @gordonbradbery addressing the crowd at the #OlymPPIA2015 ceremony. #SpecialFriend @PPIAustralia #socialj pic.twitter.com/FXWwSaPs1P — UOWTV Multimedia (@UOWTV) April 11, 2015
Traditional dancers entertain the crowd at the #OlymPPIA2015 opening ceremony. @GongPPIA @PPIAustralia pic.twitter.com/jV1pShBabo — UOWTV Multimedia (@UOWTV) April 11, 2015
“The only option for Indonesia and Australia is partnership.” #OlymPPIA2015 — UOWTV Multimedia (@UOWTV) April 11, 2015
“The only option for Indonesia and Australia is partnership.” #OlymPPIA2015 — UOWTV Multimedia (@UOWTV) April 11, 2015