Dialog on Irian culture

Dialog on Irian culture

JAKARTA (JP): A dialog on Irian culture, entitled Dialog Seni
Budaya Irian '95 is slated to take place in Ancol, North Jakarta
on Friday.

The dialog, which is open to the public, is meant to inform
the people more about Irian Jaya and its 250 tribes.

The event will include discussions on arts and culture, and
dance performances.

A discussion and review of the book Kisah Nyata di Perbatasan
(True Story at the Border) will feature Maj. Gen (ret) Samsudin
as a speaker. Barnabas Suebu, former Irian Jaya governor, will be
the moderator.

Psychologist Tika Bisono, artist Christine Hakim and Dea
Sudarman of the Sejati Foundation will be the moderators for
another discussion on The Opportunity of Irian Culture in
Enriching the National Culture. The speakers will be artists of
the Gabungan Artis Nasional.

Several dances like Yospan, a war dance and peace dance will
also be performed at the event. The steering committee says the
main attraction will be the distinctive Amungme dance and
exclusive Komoro carving display. (sur)