The Russian House in Jakarta hosted a performance by the Novosibirsk-based Sibirskie Uzory ensemble on September 17. More than 300 people attended the program, which brought Russia’s folk dances and the cultural diversity of its various ethnic groups to the stage; the dancers received sustained applause from the audience.
The audience included representatives of public institutions in Indonesia, as well as actors and producers and guests from educational institutions, youth organizations and religious organizations.
Russia’s ambassador to Jakarta also attended the performance
Those attending the event included Russia’s Ambassador to Indonesia Sergey Tolchenov, Enda Retnoastuti, director general at Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture, and Gugun Gumilar, special adviser to the Minister of Religious Affairs.
Nikita Shilikov, director of the Russian House, said that watching Russian dances was one way to understand Russia. Shilikov said the dancers’ energy and the emotions they conveyed could be understood without the need for translation or lengthy explanations.
Sibirskie Uzory was founded in 1995
More than 180 students between the ages of 3 and 20 are trained in the ensemble, which was founded in 1995 and is directed by Vsevolod Shkarovsky. Some graduates of Sibirskie Uzory have become professional choreographers, while others have worked as artists in state ensembles.