Wednesday 14 May | Felix Meritis, Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam | 11.00 - 17:00 | Entrance free
On the 21st of May this year it will be five years ago that Suharto, as a result of persistent student protest and demonstrations, finally let go of the presidency of Indonesia. A new era begun, the Reformasi!
To celebrate the end of the New Order, and to reflect on the 5 years of "reformasi" that passed since then, ASiA in collaboration with Indonesia House invites you for the following program.
Program
11.00 - 12.30 hrs.
Exit Suharto: Background of Reformasi in Indonesia (especially for Dutch students). Introduction by Dr. Jacqueline Vel of ASiA (UvA). Language: Dutch.
13.00 - 17.00 hrs.
* Film premiere: Indonesian Student Revolt. Don't follow leaders. (2003). Director: Lexy Jr. Rambadeta (http://www.offstream.net).
* Long live the Student Movement: Five Indonesian students present their
personal statements on five years of Reformasi.
* The present and future role of students in reforming Indonesia. Public discussion chaired by Prof. Henk Schulte Nordholt.
17.00 hrs.: Drinks
Contact:
ASiA (Azië Studies in Amsterdam)
Kamer BG 367
OZ Achterburgwal 237
1012DL Amsterdam
tel: +31 (0)20 525 2619
website: http://go.to/asianstudies
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