Nusantara in Melbourne 2026: Celebrating the Australia-Indonesia Relationship

Dancing · Interactive cultural workshops · Diaspora stories · Delicious Indonesian cuisine

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​This event is a part of #AsianHeritageWeek in collaboration with Indonesia Diaspora Network Victoria (IDNVic). ​

Join us for Nusantara in Melbourne, a vibrant celebration of Indonesian culture right here in the heart of the city! Hosted by the Australia Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) – Victoria Chapter in collaboration with Asian Hustle Network, this event brings together the Indonesian diaspora and the wider Melbourne community to connect, celebrate, and share in the richness of Indonesian heritage, ​

Expect a lively festival of cultural connection — featuring a panel on Australian and Indonesian cross-cultural identity and heritage. Angklung workshops, Batik patchwork workshop, panel discussion, musical performances and collaborating to make a shared Zine ✨ ​

Whether you're looking to explore your roots, learn something new, or expand your network, this is a great chance to connect with new people, meet passionate changemakers from IDNVic and AIYA communities, and celebrate what makes our culture so special. ​

Come for the culture, stay for the community. Let’s bring a piece of Indonesia to Melbourne!

Nusantara in Melbourne has received grant funding from the Australia Indonesia Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.