(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Indonesian Embassy and its community celebrated the 89th Mothers Day Commemoration in its embassy premises recently.
The event is also used to celebrate the Anniversary of the 18th Dharma Wanita Persatuan or Indonesian Women Association (DWP). The event was organised in cooperation with the (DWP) of Indonesian Embassy chaired by Andi Una.
DWP is part of Indonesian community organisation under the aegis of Indonesian Community in Qatar (Permiqa) led by Edwin Kurniawan.
The community also participates in the celebration by contributing their traditional dances performances, a fashion show of traditional attire and soothing music tunes of bamboo instruments. The celebration also held a
Food Bazaar which showcases the delicious select dishes from tropical foods.
Indonesian Ambassador to Qatar, Air Marshal (Ret) Muhammad Basri Sidehabi, said Mothers Day is commemorated with its community every year in remembrance and appreciation of the struggle of Indonesian women to win independence from the hands of colonialism.
The envoy also appreciated the Indonesian women for their excellent contributions in socio-cultural promotion in Qatar.
Andi Una said Mothers Day also marks the very long struggle of women in achieving equality with men as potential resources in determining the success of development. The momentum of Mothers Day is also used for reflection and contemplation about efforts made to advance the women movement in all areas of development.
According to the event organising committee, Soraya Al Yahya, the celebration emphasizes giving power to women who can help build a stronger society in the future.
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