Folk group Dwipantara

Indonesia is an exotic country, situated in the vicinity of the Equator. It is a stretching archipelago of wonderful islands lying at the continental coast of Asia and at the same time on the edge of two oceans – the Pacific and the Indian. The country is known as a Land of thousand islands, since it is one of the largest insular countries. Although only a small part of these islands is inhabited. The Indonesians live mainly in Sumatra, Sulawesi, partially in Kalimantan, and in the parts of the New Guinea, and Java.

Vast resembling woven patches rice fields, coconut palms, azure beaches, rainforests and tropical gardens, rare animals and plants – it all can be found in Indonesia. This country preserved its rich culture and history, colorful ceremonies and festivals, as well as multiple arts and crafts.

There one can find the most interesting and charming places, which can attract the most demanding tourists, whose the most popular choice now is the Bali island resort.

At the VI CIOFF® World Folkloriada this exotic and special country will be represented by the folk group Dwipantara.