Indonesian Independence
Photos: Kate Oczypok
Ambassador of Indonesia Budi Bowoleksono welcomes guests to the embassy for a reception to celebrate the 69th anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day.
From left, Lauren Bernstein, wife of the Singaporean ambassador Gouri Mirpuri, Indonesian anthropology expert Clare Wolfowitz and Asmeen Khan attend the annual Indonesian Independence Day reception at the embassy.
From left, Tonny Sumartono, Economic Affairs Executive Assistant at the Indonesian Embassy Gaby Hasnan and Siuaji Raja attend the Indonesian Independence Day celebration.
Linda Rhinehart, senior associate at Wanner Associates, left, and Harry Tirtakusumah, financial advisor at the World Financial Group and president of the Indonesian American Association, attend the Indonesian Indepen dence Day celebration.
Defense, Military and Air Attaché at the Mexican Embassy Maj. Gen. Victor Hugo Aguirre Serna and his wife Ana Laura Paredes San German attend the Indonesian Independence Day celebration at the embassy.
The Indonesian Embassy was packed with guests as they listened to Ambassador of Indonesia Budi Bowoleksono, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Deputy Secretary of State William Burns.
Air Attaché at the Indonesian Embassy Col. Benedictus Benny Koessetianto, left, and Defense Attaché at the Singaporean Embassy Brig. Gen. Kum Wah Leong attend the Indonesian Independence Day celebration.
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) makes a surprise visit to the annual Indonesian National Day reception at the embassy.
Political Affairs Counselor at the Indonesian Embassy Ardian Wicaksono, left, and Patrick Chuasoto of the Philippine Foreign Service attend the Indonesian Independence Day celebration at the embassy.
Daniel Simanjuntak, left, and Norman Goodman, chief of the Voice of America Indonesian Service, attend the Indonesian Independence Day celebration.
‘Jungle School’ Screening
Swiss Farewell
3Gouri Mirpuri, wife of the Singaporean ambassador, left, and Ro King pose in front of a promotional poster for “Sokola Rimba (Jungle School)” at the Freer Gallery of Art. Mirpuri translated and King co-edited the English translation of the book “Sokola Rimba,” about a young Indonesian woman’s efforts to educate tribal children of Sumantra, which has been made into a film that screened as part of the 2014 ASEAN Film Festival.
Founder and CEO of the Institute for Educa tion Kathy Kemper, center, bids goodbye to Christine Sager and her husband, outgoing Ambassador of Switzerland Manual Sager, at a farewell reception for the couple held at the Portuguese Residence.
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From left, Dr. Rosa Batoreau, deputy chief of mission of the Portuguese Embassy and wife of the Portuguese ambassador; R. David Edelman, a senior advisor for internet, innovation and privacy at the White House; Christina Sager, wife of the Swiss ambassador; Dr. Amy Geng; and Joanne Ke of the International Finance Corp. attend a farewell for the Swiss ambassador at the Portuguese Residence.
Photo: Institute of Education
Ambassador of Portugal Nuno Brito, left, and Ambassador of Singapore Ashok Mirpuri attend a farewell party for departing Ambassador of Switzerland Manual Sager at the Portuguese Residence.
4Indonesian women gather at the Freer Gallery of Art following the Sept. 7 screening of “Sokola Rimba (Jungle School)” as part of the 2014 ASEAN Film Festival, organized by the ASEAN Women’s Circle and featuring movies from eight of the 10 countries that belong to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. photos: larry luxner
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