Jakarta, June 3, 2026 – The Svara Mandiri Angklung Group officially departed for Japan today to participate in a cultural promotion mission aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Indonesia and Japan through music and people-to-people exchanges.
A delegation of 26 members, consisting of 25 angklung players and one conductor, left for Tokyo to prepare for their upcoming performance scheduled for June 7, 2026, at Tokyo Women’s Plaza Hall in Jingumae, Shibuya. On the same day, the initiators of the program, Ali Syarief and his team, also traveled to Japan on separate flights to finalize preparations and coordinate activities ahead of the event.
Local organizers in Japan have completed extensive preparations, including coordination with relevant stakeholders and reporting the cultural program to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo. According to the latest confirmation from the organizing committee, all tickets for the performance have been sold out, reaching the venue’s full capacity of 200 seats.
The event is organized by the Cross Culture Institute in collaboration with LEX/Hippo Family Club Japan as part of a broader effort to promote cultural understanding and friendship between the two countries.
Beyond the angklung performance itself, the Indonesian delegation will also take advantage of their visit to engage in a series of cross-cultural activities with members of Cross Culture Institute and LEX/Hippo Family Club. These interactions are expected to foster deeper mutual understanding, friendship, and cultural exchange between Indonesian and Japanese participants.
Svara Mandiri, whose members are women employees of Bank Mandiri, is well known for its active participation in cultural events throughout Indonesia. One of the group’s notable performances took place on January 1, 2026, during a gathering for 85 Japanese cultural exchange participants visiting Indonesia at the Galery Kampoeng Baru in Duren Sawit, Jakarta.
The group’s leader, Mrs. Endang, described the Japan performance as a significant milestone in the ensemble’s artistic journey.
“This performance marks Svara Mandiri Angklung Group’s first step onto the international stage through Japan,” she said.
She expressed hope that the cultural mission would serve as both a benchmark and an inspiration for other Indonesian cultural groups seeking to showcase Indonesia’s rich artistic heritage abroad.
Through this performance and the accompanying cross-cultural programs, organizers hope to further strengthen Indonesia–Japan relations while introducing angklung, one of Indonesia’s most cherished cultural treasures, to a wider Japanese audience. The sold-out event reflects the growing interest and appreciation for Indonesian culture among the Japanese public.
