Indonesian Week

Indonesian Week 2026 aims to continue the beloved tradition of Multicultural Week at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University with the theme "Reviving the Glory of Nusantara." This year we want to bring something truly special to the APU community by celebrating the richness and beauty of Indonesian culture in a way that feels both authentic and alive. Our goal is not simply to put on a cultural display but to create a genuinely immersive experience that invites everyone at APU to connect with Indonesia in a meaningful and memorable way.
Through Indonesian Week 2026 we hope to show that culture is not a passive legacy sitting quietly in the past but a living identity that continues to grow and inspire. By combining traditional values with dynamic modern energy we want to demonstrate that Indonesian cultural roots are not only worth preserving but are also deeply relevant and exciting for the international community we are part of today. This fusion of the traditional and the contemporary is at the heart of everything we are planning for this event.
Beyond the performances and activities Indonesian Week 2026 is ultimately about people and community. We want to strengthen the bonds between Indonesian students and the wider APU family while also giving everyone a chance to experience something genuinely new and inspiring. We believe that when culture is shared openly and creatively it has the power to bring people together across all backgrounds and differences.
This event is also a call to action for the younger generation to take pride in where they come from while continuing to reach for their biggest ambitions. Indonesian Week 2026 is our way of saying that our roots give us strength and that strength is something worth celebrating together with the entire APU community.