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Special Event: Explore Indonesia: Wear Batik, Drink Coffee

September 25, 2016 | 12:30PM - 5:00PM

Presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles, Indonesian Trade Promotion Center, and Indonesian Women Alliance, this afternoon showcase will allow visitors to experience Indonesian batik and coffee. Join us for a free Indonesian specialty-coffee tasting while enjoying live performances of Javanese dance, interactive seminars followed by talks about the rich history of batik textiles and coffee traditions in Indonesia in the Amphitheater. The day includes live demonstrations of the traditional batik technique. Free and open to the public.

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