Saiful Umam, President Permias, Hawaii Chapter 2005 - 2006 |
| HOME | ABOUT ICE 06 | ICE 06 AGENDA | SUPPORT US | CONTACT US| SPONSORS | Welcome to Permias Hawaii’s website! Permias is an Association of Indonesian Students and it is an independent non-profit organization of Indonesians currently studying and living in the U.S. For its members, it is very important that we not only gain enriching experiences through higher education, but also maintain solidarity and unity among ourselves through academic, social, cultural, and recreational activities. Knowing that many of the chapter members have potentials in artistic expressions, it is natural that we take part in cultural sharing in Hawaii. It is with pleasure, therefore, that Permias Hawaii Chapter will present the Indonesian Cultural Events this year. This cultural event is planned to reintroduce the varieties and richness of Indonesian culture to the community in Hawaii. The popularity of Bali as a vacation destination and Tsunami disaster in 2004 do not necessarily paint a clear picture about Indonesia. With the fourth largest population in the world, the Indonesia culture dates back over 1000 years and is rich in cultural art, dances, food and customs. The 2006 Indonesian Cultural Event will help to increase awareness and appreciation of our country and our people. In addition, this event serves as a fundraiser to support educational activities in areas hard hit by natural disasters. Although tsunami hit Aceh and North Sumatra more than a year ago, its impact on school-aged children in the area is still apparent nowadays. Many are still studying in temporary tents and constructions. Even though funds provided by the Indonesian government and international agencies have been available to help rebuild the area, more funding is needed to better the condition of educational institutions. The fund will be managed and delivered by Bengkel Amal, a social non-profit organization formed by Indonesian students alumni from Los Angeles, in collaboration with Pendidikan Untuk Aceh dan Sumatra Utara (Education for Aceh and North Sumatra), a non-governmental organization that has actively engaged in providing aids and support for elementary education in the area. As the President of Permias Hawaii Chapter, I would like to invite you to come and enjoy all programs of our event while supporting our fund raising effort. Thank you and see you at The ARTS at the Marks Garage soon! |
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