Makrab 2011

Makrab 2011

This year, Makrab was held in Cave Hill Creek, a beautiful place in Beaufort smack-dab in the middle of lush greens and clear lakes. Our members were supposed to meet up on Saturday, 17th of September, 8:00 am sharp in front of Wilson Hall; we were supposed to embark by bus at that time. As expected, all our members gathered only one hour after the appointed...

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Melbourne University Open Day 2011

Melbourne University Open Day 2011

Melbourne University’s Open Day was held on 21st of August. Naturally, PPIA held a stand selling a variety of Indonesian foods, including Mie Ayam and Martabak, a type of Indonesian pancake. At $5 per bowl, and $2 each respectively, our items were being sold very quickly. It was a beautiful day, to boot; Melbourne University’s South Lawn was...

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Buka Puasa 2011

Held last night at Uropa by PPIA’s Internal Committee, Buka Puasa 2011 went really well. From teh kotak, es cincau, garlic bread, even pizza, everything was there. Apart from breaking the fast with the refreshments and meals that were provided, people were getting to know each other and simply conversing. This event was the last event from PPIA Unimelb...

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Et Cetera 2011

Et Cetera 2011

May 1st, 2011 marked one of the biggest nights of the year for PPIA Unimelb. The long-awaited Indonesian cultural night that we all have been working on for almost a year before was finally here, and it was here to showcase some of Indonesia’s biggest talents. Some of these included but were not limited to: the winning band from PPIA Unimelb’s...

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Welcoming Picnic – March

Welcoming Picnic – March

On Tuesday, March 8, Melbourne was greeted with gloomy skies and dark clouds. Not to worry though, because the typical ever-changing weather of Melbourne was not to hinder the numerous students who came to PPIA’s Welcoming Picnic! Luckily, as 12 PM rolled around, Melbourne showed some signs of mercy, and let a little sunlight peek through its clouds. Bundles...

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Orientation Week

Orientation Week

A very belated Happy New Year 2011, folks! (But better late than never, yes?) Today, we bring you a short report on what PPIA Melbourne University has been doing. Our Open Table during Orientation Week’s Societies and Clubs’ Day resulted in a total of 100++ new members signing up, and guess what, more than five of them are local students who are...

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