Indonesian Heritage Society

Indonesian Heritage Society The Indonesian Heritage Society, is a non-profit organization offering the opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia.

The varied activities of the society, including tours, lectures and study groups, provide a stepping stone to discovering the culture, life, history and art of this vast archipelago. The society has a large multinational following including many Indonesians. Most activities are conducted in English. Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Korean sections provide the opportunity to participate in projects and lectures conducted in their own languages.

Some stories are written in books. Others are woven into cloth. 🧵🥻Discover Indonesia’s rich textile heritage through a g...
09/07/2026

Some stories are written in books. Others are woven into cloth. 🧵🥻

Discover Indonesia’s rich textile heritage through a guided exploration of Museum Tekstil Jakarta and experience Menjaga Warisan untuk Masa Depan, a special exhibition celebrating the museum’s 50th anniversary. Wander through galleries showcasing batik, traditional textiles, and natural dyes, then choose to join an optional batik workshop to create your own keepsake. ✨️

Whether you come to learn, observe, or create, this Explorer visit offers a unique opportunity to experience Indonesia’s living textile traditions from a new perspective. 🧵🇮🇩

There is something special about reading a book and then getting to ask the author about it directly. 📖✨Last month Liter...
03/07/2026

There is something special about reading a book and then getting to ask the author about it directly. 📖✨

Last month Literature Study Group explored The Glass Islands by Mark Heyward, a heartwarming memoir of his life on Lombok. And we were lucky enough to have Mark join us live via Zoom to share his writing process, answer our questions, and hear our thoughts on his work.

Lombok has always had a story worth telling. Beautiful, layered, and often overlooked. It was wonderful to see it brought to life through the eyes of someone who truly made it home. 🌿🇮🇩

See you at the next Literature Study Group! 📚💙

☕🌿 Coffee Morning: Exploring Indonesian Plant-Based GastronomyHave you ever wondered how traditional Indonesian cuisine ...
25/06/2026

☕🌿 Coffee Morning: Exploring Indonesian Plant-Based Gastronomy

Have you ever wondered how traditional Indonesian cuisine can be reimagined through a plant-based lens?

Join us for a special Coffee Morning at the IHS Library featuring food content creator and researcher, Tamtam , who will share his journey of exploring Indonesian culinary heritage through creative plant-based interpretations.

Discover the stories behind beloved Indonesian dishes, learn how tradition and innovation can coexist, and enjoy a delightful morning of conversation, inspiration, and tasting.

📅 Date: Monday, 6 July 2026
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: IHS Library, Sentral Senayan I, Jl. Asia Afrika No.8 Lt. 17, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10270

🎟 Registration Fee:
• IHS Friends – FREE
• Non-IHS Friends – IDR 100,000 confirm to PIC

22/06/2026

Throwing it back to one of our favorite days this season. 🌸✨

Our annual Blue Lotus closing event brought everyone together under one theme, Pasar Raya Jakarta: Embracing Betawi Culture. And it felt like exactly that🤗 A real celebration of how beautifully layered Betawi culture is, built from so many different cultures coming together over centuries in the heart of Jakarta.

The day kicked off with moringa leaf tea from La Moringa and kue putu to welcome our guests, before our speakers took the floor with words that genuinely moved the room. We celebrated our community, recognized our most active sections, and took a moment to reflect on what a season it has been. 🌿🎤

And then came the highlight, ondel-ondel (ONDEL-ONDEL BINTANG CIPETE ) filling the room with energy while guests got to enjoy a proper spread of Betawi food. Nasi ulam, kerak telor, es podeng (⚠️ Spesialis Catering Es Podeng & Es Doger ⚠️ ). The kind of food that reminds you why this culture is worth celebrating. 🍽️🎭

What a way to close the season🤗 Until next year, Blue Lotus! 🇮🇩💙

An inspiring afternoon with Weaving Wonders at Tugu Kunstkring Paleis.Indonesian Heritage Society’s textile and culture ...
20/06/2026

An inspiring afternoon with Weaving Wonders at Tugu Kunstkring Paleis.

Indonesian Heritage Society’s textile and culture enthusiasts joined a special sharing session featuring Yori Antar, Umbu Ignas, and Rizali Duana. The discussion offered fascinating insights into vernacular architecture and the weaving communities of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT).

Beyond the enriching conversations, IHS Friends had the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers and explore the beautifully curated exhibition.

📸 Photo credits:
Weaving Wonders: The Spirit of NTT
Fetty – IHS Registered Friend
Simran Ishwar – IHS RegistSimran Ishwar

Good food, good people, and a few bittersweet goodbyes 🌿🍽️Textile Study Group said farewell to some of our cherished par...
16/06/2026

Good food, good people, and a few bittersweet goodbyes 🌿🍽️

Textile Study Group said farewell to some of our cherished participants this week as they begin their next chapters. We'll miss having them around the table.

See you next season! 💛

What happens when trade, religion, and power all meet in one place? 🌊🕌The Demak Sultanate. A kingdom that sat at the cro...
14/06/2026

What happens when trade, religion, and power all meet in one place? 🌊🕌

The Demak Sultanate. A kingdom that sat at the crossroads of spice routes and sea battles, saints and sultans, and shaped the future of Java in ways still felt today.

We're diving deep into this story and we want you there!

📅 Monday, 15 June 2026
🕚 7 PM
📧 Register at: [email protected]

🚀 We're Looking for Passionate Volunteers and Members!The Communications Division of Indonesian Heritage Society is seek...
10/06/2026

🚀 We're Looking for Passionate Volunteers and Members!

The Communications Division of Indonesian Heritage Society is seeking individuals who are excited about culture, heritage, communications, design, and community engagement.

Open Positions:
✅ Head of Communication Division
✅ Publishing & Design Co-Chairs
✅ Events Co-Chair

If you're looking for a meaningful volunteer experience where your skills can make a real impact, we'd love to connect with you.

📩 Reach out to us at [email protected]

Help us tell Indonesia’s stories, celebrate its heritage, and build stronger community connections.

What connects Indonesia and South Africa? 🌍📖We're sitting down with Isna Marifa, a bilingual writer whose debut novel "M...
09/06/2026

What connects Indonesia and South Africa? 🌍📖

We're sitting down with Isna Marifa, a bilingual writer whose debut novel "Mountains More Ancient / Sapaan Sang Giri" was shortlisted for the Chommanard International Women's Literary Award 2025 and digs into the historical and cultural ties between two countries most people would never think to connect.

And before she was a novelist, she spent decades working in environmental practice in Indonesia. Her path to writing is a story on its own✨

Come join the conversation! 🇮🇩🇿🇦

Sign up at: https//bit.ly/47PMMP4

Our final Textile Study Group session of the season explored what it really means to wear songket in today's world and w...
05/06/2026

Our final Textile Study Group session of the season explored what it really means to wear songket in today's world and why slow fashion might just be its powerful future ✨
It's been a beautiful season. See you next time 🇮🇩

Address

Indonesian Heritage Society Library, 17th Floor, Sentral Senayan 1, Jalan Asia-Afrika 8
Jakarta
10270

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+6262215725870

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