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As a DGR-endorsed charity, donations to Indonesian Queer Collective are tax-deductible, meaning your support not only funds vital queer cultural projects but also gives you a financial benefit at tax time.
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Contemporary arts and cultural events to promote reconciliation, mutual respect and tolerance between communities in Australia.
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Project Ideas
These are some of the cultural projects IQC hopes to bring to life, from storytelling and contemporary Indonesian dance parties to creative community workshops. Your tax-deductible donation can help turn these ideas into reality, creating more opportunities to celebrate queer Indonesian identity through arts, food, culture and performance.
House of Rasa: Queer Indonesia in Motion
Imagine an Indonesian queer dance troupe inspired by Lengger, Indonesia’s centuries-old dance tradition that plays with gender expression. This project could begin with Lengger workshops and culminate in House of Rasa, a ballroom-inspired celebration where Indonesian tradition meets contemporary queer dance culture. The concept could bring together Lengger, voguing, hip-hop, burlesque, pole and jazz funk, with Sydney dancers creating new works using traditional elements such as masks and selendang. A Lengger flashmob could even invite the audience onto the dance floor.
JKT x SYD: Jakarta's Heat Meets Sydney's Beats
Imagine a cultural exchange on the dance floor, bringing together the energy of Jakarta and Sydney as two vibrant multicultural cities. This concept could reimagine an Indonesian Pesta Rakyat through a contemporary queer club experience, featuring remixed Dangdut, Keroncong and Indo-Bounce. Roving performers could bring Wayang puppets, Umbul-umbul banners and Angklung into the crowd, synchronising traditional elements with DJ rhythms. Guests could join in with Selendang, hand fans and other pieces from IQC’s costume library, turning the dance floor into a playful celebration of Indonesian culture.
Mie Goreng Confessions: Indonesian Queer Stories Served Hot
Imagine Indonesian queer stories shared over a warm bowl of noodles during Sydney’s winter. Mie Goreng Confessions: Indonesian Queer Stories Served Hot could be a three-part storytelling series exploring migration, identity, resilience and belonging within the Indonesian queer diaspora. Each gathering could pair personal stories with a different Indonesian dish, from classic Mie Goreng to Mie Aceh and Mie Jawa, alongside performances by local artists. Through shared food, storytelling and cultural creativity, the concept aims to create an intimate space for conversation, empathy and connection.
Sydney Mardi Gras
Imagine Indonesian queer arts and culture taking to the streets at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. IQC hopes to bring Indonesian heritage to the parade through bold costumes, dance, music and cultural storytelling, celebrating the intersection of queer visibility and cultural pride. With community and donor support, this concept could become a vibrant platform for Indonesian queer creativity, representation and connection with the wider Australian community.
