The International Ladies Portluck Group (ILPG), consisting of 350 members from over 60 countries, celebrated Indonesian Extravaganza, an event hosted by its Indonesian members to showcase their country, at the Al Jazi Garden Club House recently.
Endang, the wife of the Indonesian ambassador, was the chief guest and was accompanied by the wives of the ambassadors of Brunei, Gambia, Iran, Nigeria and the Philippines.
The chief organiser of the event was Betayanti Ghozaliz, while Stratya of Puspa Qinraya Group coordinated dances and a fashion show.
Apart from cultural performances, there was a buffet consisting of a variety of Indonesian food.
The proceedings began with Angklung, playing of bamboo instruments. There were also a couple of vendors selling Indonesian handicrafts.
There was also a demonstration of three ways to wear an Indonesian sarong by Paulina Kuwarti, with help from Nadeem Szewc (France), Olga Fadel (Moldovia) and Emily Aung (Myanmar).
There was also a lucky draw, with the first prize being a weekend’s stay for two at the Intercontinetal Doha City. Among other prizes were vouchers from the Grand Mercure Hotel and W Hotel, and gift bags from Royal Plaza. Indonesian batkis, shawls and handbags donated by some of the Indonesian ladies and vendors were also among the raffle prizes.
The group, formed 10 years ago by Hasnah McCauley, is run by Shriani Burley and Ruth Sabry, co-presidents, with Anu Vye as treasurer. Event registrations and raffles were assisted by Amany Garcia, Madiha Szewc, Fahima Manon, Chandini Bhari, Trudy Soertz, Tamara Simmons and Claire Kely.
The Peninsula
