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The Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi,  United Arab Emirates  promoted Indonesian culture through a series of musical performances from the Muhibah Angklung team in Abu Dhabi on July 21 to 23, 2024.

Indonesian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Husin Bagis in a press release in Jakarta on Wednesday (25/7) explained that the performance symbolizes the commitment of both countries to promote harmony and brotherhood between the nations.

Ambassador Bagis expressed his appreciation for the dedication of the Muhibah Angklung team in promoting Indonesian culture. He hopes the presence of the Muhibah Angklung team will further enhance Indonesia's cooperation with the United Arab Emirates. He also hopes that this kind of effort will continue to be developed and optimally enhanced in the future.Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Angklung Muhibah Team,  Maulana M Syuhada  pointed out  that Angklung is a musical instrument made of bamboo and has a special place in Indonesian culture  especially in West Java. In 2010,  UNESCO has recognized angklung as the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity or Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

The Angklung music performance was organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism. The 36-member Muhibah Angklung ensemble performed a series of cultural performances through music and dance presentations. The performance, which was attended by around 600 spectators including Indonesians,expatriates and members of the diplomatic community  took place at the Cultural Foundation Theater , Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening (21/7).

Then, on July 22-23, 2024,  the performance was continued in collaboration with the management of Mushrif Mall Abu Dhabi and attracted hundreds of visitors, especially expatriates living in Abu Dhabi. The Muhibah Angklung ensemble performed not only popular international songs, but also several traditional dances from various regions in Indonesia, including Badindin from Minang, Janger from Bali, Jali-Jali from Betawi, Yamko Rambe Yamko from Papua and Batak dances.