Pelita Masoek Sadja became the name of social gatherings, music groups, and cultural events organized by the Indo-Dutch community in the Netherlands.
These events were meant to celebrate Indonesian culture, often featuring Krontjong music, food, dancing, and friendship.
On the 20th and 21st of September 2025, our dance group had the honor of performing at the Pasar Hamburg Festival, a vibrant celebration of Indonesian culture held in the heart of Hamburg.
The festival brought together the sights, sounds, and flavors of Indonesia — from traditional music and dance to handicrafts and culinary delights. Surrounded by this rich atmosphere, we shared our passion for Indonesian dance with an enthusiastic audience, showcasing the beauty, energy, and diversity of the traditions we love.
On August 9, "Paleis het Loo Pesta" was organized in Apeldoorn.
Together with the Indisch Herinneringscentrum, Stichting Indisch erfgoed, and many others, Paleis Het Loo hosted a vibrant evening centered around the theme of 80 years freedom and shared identity – with a nod to Indonesia.
Inadance performed a traditional dance from West Java and gave a short workshop for the guests.
On Sunday, June 22, the premiere of Anak Indië, directed by Hetty Naaijkens-Retel Helmrich took place.
The long-anticipated new film by Hetty Naaijkens–Retel Helmrich is a moving yet humorous documentary about Dutch-Indonesian heritage, where past and present are interwoven through a mosaic of personal stories.
The premiere was graced by the presence of InaDance, who performed the Tari Merak to open the evening.
On the 18th of June InaDance collaborated with I Love Chickas academy for a company party held at The Harbour Club in Rotterdam. We've welcomed the guests with the Tari Kembang Girang
InaDance was honored to perform on June 1st at Pasar Indonesia Rijswijk—an enchanting indoor celebration of Indonesian culture held at De Broodfabriek from May 29 to June 1, 2025—where, in collaboration with dance group Warna Semesta, we showcased a variety of traditional dances from across Indonesia
On February 27th, the Indonesian restaurant 'Sayang', owned by chef Dini Banowati was opened in Copenhagen.
Among the attendees were the Ambassador of Indonesia in Copenhagen and the former mayor of West Java and Bandung Mr. Ridwal Kamil.
They also welcomed Jabarano Coffee at the same restaurant.
Inadance performed the opening dance with the Tari Bubuka, originating from Bandung.
Travel Agency Djoser Reizen yearly organise at the beginning of the year the Travel Informationdays in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
InaDance had the honor to be part of the informationdays in Gent (18 January) and Köln (1 February).
We welcomed the guests in traditional Indonesian costumes and different dances from the islands of Java, Bali and Kalimantan.
