Bilateral relations between culture

hanges in the political situation that occurred since 1998, has brought Indonesia to a dynamic cultural development. In the case where the Goethe-Institut Jakarta (which has branches in the city of Bandung students) have an important role. Goethe Institute organizing various activities in almost all fields of culture, whether it be music, films, exhibitions, dance or theater. Such projects not only as an intermediary for German culture, but with the participation of artists and artists of Indonesia in workshops and the like, terjalinlah a living dialogue between two cultures. In a smaller scope of the German Embassy also hosted numerous concerts and exhibitions.

Some German-Indonesia cultural association also organizes exhibitions and other projects in Germany and in Indonesia. Quite a few German artists and artist, inspired by the charm of Indonesia and then poured in their work. They also have a studio and workshop here. Following the tradition of the painter and musician Walter Spies (1895 - 1942) many of the German artist who settled in Bali.

One important element is the relationship kebudaayan further cooperation in the field of higher education. Since 1945 approximately 27,000 Indonesian students continue their studies in Germany. Among the many universities of Germany and Indonesia have established a close cooperation in the field of research and teaching. Government of the Federal Republic of Germany is very eager, so that qualified students can continue their studies in Germany. Despite tough competition from universities in the Anglo-Saxon (English speaking countries), since some time ago in Indonesia has successfully achieved a noteworthy development. Thanks to the DAAD and the German Embassy Indonesia the number of people who continue their studies at German universities, amounting to 2,400 people.