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Article: An ethnological exhibition on Indonesia in Linz, Austria. (Brief Communications).
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- Borneo Research Bulletin
- Article date:
- January 1, 1999
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An exhibition on Indonesia, with particular emphasis on Borneo, was held from June 11th, 1999, through February 27th, 2000, in the Schlossmuseum (Castle Museum) in Linz, Austria, called "Indonesien. Kunstwerke--Weltbilder" ("Indonesia. Works of Art--World Views").
Opening ceremonies took place on Monday evening, May 31st. Indonesian artists performed Javanese and Balinese dances in the Museum's festival hall and the Museum Director and the Governor of Upper Austria gave opening speeches. The ceremonies were attended by His Excellency, the Ambassador of Indonesia, together with other members of the Indonesian embassy. Stone sculptures and bronze figures from the ...