Minangkabau Cultural Festival Held in Tokyo
Summary
On 23 May 2026, the Minangkabau Family Association in Japan, supported by the Indonesian Embassy, hosted the Rang Minang Baralek Gadang cultural festival in Tokyo. Ambassador Nurmala Kartini Sjahrir commended the initiative for preserving Minangkabau heritage and fostering harmony among the diaspora. The festival featured traditional Randai performances, a customary wedding procession, and authentic culinary offerings.

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Date
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23 Mei 2026
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Japan
Region
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East Asia
Location
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Tokyo, Japan
Diplomatic Level
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Ambassadorial
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Embassy Event
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Public Diplomacy
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Education & Culture
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Nurmala Kartini Sjahrir
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Ambassador of Indonesia to Japan
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Indonesian Embassy in Japan
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