Indonesian Cultural Festival 2026

Capture the culture through your lens!

The ICF 2026 Photography Contest invites participants to share visual stories that reflect cultural identity, traditions, and heritage within the University of Michigan community. Through photography, participants will explore how culture is expressed in everyday life, architecture, celebrations, and personal experiences. Selected submissions will be exhibited during Indonesian Cultural Night, showcasing diverse perspectives and creative storytelling

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Experience Indonesia through film.

Our Movie Screening event will feature Gundala (2019), one of Indonesia’s most iconic modern superhero films directed by Joko Anwar. The film follows Sancaka, a young man who grows up in a harsh environment and eventually discovers his extraordinary powers, becoming Gundala, a hero who stands against injustice and corruption.

Inspired by the classic Indonesian comic series created by Harya “Hasmi” Suraminata, Gundala blends action, social themes, and Indonesian storytelling traditions. The film represents a new wave of Indonesian cinema and the emergence of a shared superhero universe.

Through this screening, audiences will have the opportunity to explore Indonesian pop culture, storytelling, and contemporary film production while enjoying an exciting cinematic experience.

Discover the beauty of Indonesian traditional music.

In this interactive Angklung Workshop, participants will learn to play the angklung, a traditional Indonesian bamboo instrument. This musical workshop offers participants an engaging introduction to Indonesian music, highlighting the rich traditions of angklung and gamelan. Guided by facilitators, attendees will explore each instrument’s cultural significance through interactive history, demonstrations, and hands-on learning. The event fosters community as participants play together, experiment creatively with rhythms, and reflect on their experience—building excitement for the upcoming Indonesian Cultural Festival Night.

Explore the art of Indonesia’s iconic textile tradition.

The Batik Coloring Workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of batik, Indonesia’s traditional wax-resist dyeing technique. Participants will be introduced to the batik-making process and create their own design using traditional tools such as canting, wax, and fabric. This workshop celebrates Indonesian craftsmanship while allowing participants to create a unique cultural souvenir.

Celebrate the highlight of Indonesian Cultural Festival 2026.

The Indonesian Cultural Festival Night will bring together music, dance, performances, and community celebration in one vibrant evening. The program will feature gamelan music, traditional Indonesian dance show, piano and solo performances, as well as interactive games and cultural activities that showcase the richness of Indonesia’s artistic traditions.

The evening will conclude with a shared Indonesian dinner, giving participants the opportunity to enjoy authentic Indonesian cuisine while connecting with others and celebrating Indonesian culture together.