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Warisan Roemah Indonesia (WRI) organized an “Indonesia Impression” event filled with gamelan playing and dancing to the song “Gemu Fa Mi Re.” Gemu Fa Mire was chosen, according to one of the founders of Warisan Roemah Indonesia, Vini Dharmawan, so that there would be interaction between visitors and the Indonesian diaspora.

The “Indonesia Impression” event was held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at an open-air restaurant and theater located just 50 meters away from WRI's restaurant in Langyuan Station complex, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Vini explained that the “Indonesia Impression” event was a promotional event for Warisan Roemah Indonesia, which only opened last March. According to Vini, each 'season' will have a different event.

Vini said, with the enthusiasm and interaction of visitors at the “Indonesia Impression” event, she is optimistic that Indonesian food and culture can begin to be recognized in Beijing.

The event also featured a number of performers including an angklung performance by Risnandar, a Gamelan instructor at Beijing's Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM).  He performed the songs “Ayo Mama” and “Mo Li Hua” or in Indonesian Bunga Melati, as well as drumming that accompanied the Manuk Dadali dance by Titik, who is also a lecturer at the Conservatory.

There was also gamelan playing by members of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan of the Indonesian Embassy Beijing, including Mrs. Wiwik Oratmangun. The wife of Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun played the opening music of the pendet dance.

The performance of singer Abdi Purnomo, who is also an Indonesian student in Beijing, singing “Ojo Dibandingke” and “Rungkad” also attracted a number of visitors to sway together on stage.

The last song, “Gemu Fa Mi Re” played by the Indonesian Diaspora also invited a number of visitors to shake on stage.

Warisan Roemah Indonesia (WRI) prepared a total of 300 tickets for the event. One ticket costs 65 renminbi (RMB) and comes with a glass of cold cendol. Almost all tickets were sold out.\

Visitors can also enjoy Indonesian specialties cooked by WRI's Indonesian chefs such as rendang, jackfruit vegetables, balado eggs, tempeh, chicken and other dishes.