RRI.CO.ID, Windhoek - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Windhoek, which is also accredited to Angola, organized a cultural and educational outreach program for the St. Anthony Parish community in Icolo e Bengo Province, Angola, as part of efforts to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.

According to a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek received in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the event was attended by around 100 participants, including children, teenagers, and adults. The program was led by Father Karno Kelen, an Indonesian priest from Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.

Social and Cultural Affairs Officer at the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek, A. Yathriba, Information,introduced Indonesia as the world's largest archipelagic nation, highlighting its rich cultural diversity, culinary heritage, and leading tourist destinations. The event also aimed to broaden the Angolan community's understanding of Indonesia and its potential for cooperation across various sectors.

During the program, the embassy also introduced educational opportunities in Indonesia through the Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship (KNB) and the Darmasiswa Scholarship Program. Both initiatives are expected to strengthen educational cooperation while enhancing people-to-people relations between Indonesia and Angola.

In addition to the presentation, participants were introduced to Indonesian culture through an angklung performance and demonstration. They enthusiastically took part in playing the traditional bamboo musical instrument together.

To enliven the event while celebrating the upcoming 81st Anniversary of Indonesia's Independence, the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek also organized traditional Indonesian Independence Day games, including the pencil-in-a-bottle competition and marble relay race, with participation from both children and adults.

The event concluded with performances of the Ja'i Dance from Bajawa, Flores, and the Dolo-Dolo Dance from East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, symbolizing the friendship between Indonesia and Angola while showcasing Indonesia's rich cultural heritage to the local community.

St. Anthony Parish is one of the parishes in Angola led by an Indonesian priest. The presence of Indonesian religious leaders and communities in various parts of Angola continues to serve as a bridge for strengthening friendship between the two countries through sustained engagement with local communities.