🎵 On April 14, 2025, a gala concert was held in Jakarta to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Indonesia. The event took place within the framework of the 13th Session of the Russian-Indonesian Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation and became a vibrant celebration of cultural ties and mutual respect between the two nations.

🇷🇺🇮🇩 The concert was opened with official remarks by the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mrs. Olga Lyubimova, and the Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Giring Ganesha.

💬 Minister Lyubimova: The bilateral dialogue between our two countries has, from the very beginning, been built on the principles of a high level of trust, mutual respect, and understanding.

In both Russia and Indonesia, folk culture preserves our traditional moral values and serves as a source of social cohesion and unity. Folk culture and folk art - our richest intangible cultural heritage - nurture respect for and pride in cultural traditions, which must be passed down from generation to generation.

🤝 The artistic program featured performances by the State Academic Russian Choir named after M.E.Pyatnitsky, the State Academic Honored Dance Ensemble of Dagestan "Lezginka", and Indonesian performers, including a gamelan orchestra and the Saman dance group.

Among the highlights were “Mother Russia,” “Kalinka-Malinka,” and “Song of the Palm Island” by the Pyatnitsky Choir; “Highlander Dance,” “Pair Lezginka,” and “Drum Dance” by the Lezginka Ensemble; as well as joint performances such as “Ayo, Mama” and “Black Eyes” presented by Russian and Indonesian soloists.