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Our style is May and then the date, May 12, etc. Thanks.

Our style is May and then the date, May 12, etc. Thanks.

Recent Events

* EU Days -- A series of EU events held in Yogyakarta from May 2 until May 4, includes seminars, exhibitions and film screenings. The events are organised by the Delegation of the European Commission in cooperation with the embassies, cultural centers and educational institutions of the European Union member states, Komunitas Cangkir and Pusat Studi Jerman of the Gadjah Mada University. * Charity Piano Concert for Aceh -- featuring Polish pianist Janusz Olejniczak. Organized on 4 May by the Embassy of Poland in cooperation with Gran Melia Hotel and Yayasan Pendidikan Musik.

Ongoing Events * Le printemps frangais, Exhibition: Femmes d'Indonisie, Jakarta, 3-17 May, CCF (www.ccfjakarta.or.id)

Upcoming Events Seminars * Seminars on the European Union - Topics include the European Constitution and the future of Europe, Enlargement -- One Year After, EU's Solidarity and Rebuilding Tsunami-Affected Areas. Organized by the Delegation of the European Commission in cooperation with the embassies of the European Union member states. -- Jakarta on May 10 at the Gran Melia Hotel. For information, contact (021) 570 6076. -- Surabaya on May 16 in cooperation with Airlangga University at the Shangri-La Hotel. For information, contact (031) 503 4015 ext 211. * Seminar on Exporting to the European Union -- How are the EU- Indonesia trade relations developing? What are the prospects for Indonesian exports to the EU? What are the instruments that the EU has at its disposal in order to support trade with Indonesia? These questions will be addressed at a breakfast seminar organized by the Delegation of the European Commission in Jakarta on May 11 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. For information, contact (021) 570 6076. * The European Review: To wrap up Europe Month 2005, the University of Indonesia's European Studies Program will launch its first edition of a biannual journal on European Affairs, published with the support of the Delegation of the European Commission. Launch and seminar to be held in Jakarta on June 1. For information, contact (021) 391 5685. * European Infrastructure Forum Jakarta, May 12; in cooperation with the European Business Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (Eurocham), contact (021) 521- 1650 * Asiamar Workshop Jakarta, May 16, "Business, financing and human resources management issues for Intermodal Freight and Maritime Transport operation in Asian and European countries." (http://hermes.civil.auth.gr/asiamar/)

Entertainment and cultural events * European Union Food Festival: "A Taste of Europe" -- Organized by the Delegation of the European Commission in cooperation with the Jakarta International Hotel Association (JIHA) and ten of its member hotels. Held in Jakarta from May 9-16 (see box for details). * TV Quiz Show: A "Europe Day" Special" -- Featuring five 20- member teams from the Netherlands Embassy, the British Embassy, the Delegation of the European Commission, Goethe Institut and the University of Indonesia's European Studies Program. Tune in to Indosiar TV "Kuis Siapa Berani" on May 9 at 9:30 am. * Czech Week in Indonesia -- Featuring an exhibition of Czech products (cars and bohemian crystals), Czech food promotion (with chefs Jiri Kral, Tomas Krifta, Dusan Svoboda and Milan Juza) and Czech music group performance. Organized by the Embassy of the Czech Republic at Gran Melia Hotel Jakarta from May 9-14. For information, contact: (021) 390 4075. * Romania's Day - Program includes a presentation of Romanian culture including, handicraft exhibitions, painting, jewelry and a traditional Romanian food promotion. Held at Gedung Nyi Ageng Serang, 4th floor, Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav C-22, Jakarta on May 26. For information, contact: (021) 390 0489. * Jazz Concert: Eric Watson & Christof Lauer Quartet Jakarta, May 10, CCF (www.ccfjakarta.or.id) and Goethe-Institut (www.goethe.de/so/jak/) * Photo Exhibition: "Domestic Circle," Jakarta, May 11 until June 11. Contact Erasmus Huis (www.erasmushuis.or.id) * Concert: Trio Arcadia di Roma, Jakarta, May 11-12 2005 Contact Istituto Italiano di Cultura (www.itacultjkt.or.id) * Salsamuffin, Latino Reggae Concert: Sergent Garcia. Jakarta, May 12, CCF (www.ccfjakarta.or.id) * Film Screening: "Verder dan de Maan." Jakarta, May 21, Erasmus Huis (www.erasmushuis.or.id) * Cabaret: Hilhne Delavault. Jakarta, May 26, CCF (www.ccfjakarta.or.id) * Film Screening: Artur Brauner. Jakarta, May 27-29, Goethe- Institut (www.goethe.de/so/jak/) * French Cinema Festival, Jakarta, May 27 to June 4, CCF (www.ccfjakarta.or.id) * Photo Exhibition: Le Festival de Cannes by Lam Duc Hien. Jakarta, May 27 to June 4, CCF www.ccfjakarta.or.id

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