Friendly Fête
IntI SubagIo hoStS a South SulaweSI-Flavoured party For FrIendS and FamIly
Music and laughter streamed out of a beautiful house in Menteng one balmy afternoon as ladies in colourful and loosely structured baju bodo arrived one by one on the invitation of the gracious host, Inti Subagio. The smiling socialite and owner of Quintessentially Indonesia—a concierge service for jetsetters looking for the finer things in life—asked all her friends and family to specifically wear
A traditional South Sulawesi performance to entertain all Mrs Yessy Harianda and Mrs Giok Hartono Mrs Nike Tirtadji and Mrs Magda Hutagalung Mrs Mimi Sie and Mrs Insana Habibie Mr Jim and Mrs Fitria Hay Mrs Farina Dawis and Madame Mae Chou Donovan Mrs Ita Arifin, Mrs Andria Sisca, Mrs Diah Permatasari and Mrs Yana Kurnia Mrs Hana Soewandy and Mrs Leni Margono Mrs Patty Siahaan Mrs Nancy Muljadi Mrs Raakhee Punjabi Mrs Ghea Panggabean, Ms Amanda Soekasah and Mrs Amanda Subagio
traditional clothing, or small touches as a the nod to culture for a gathering entitled “Anging Mamiri”. In the same way that the original song speaks of longing and meeting loved ones, the afternoon’s guests all reminisced about their friendships that have lasted throughout the years while enjoying great Indonesian food provided by the generous host. As the food and the clothes showed, the event was also a celebration of the vivid and vibrant culture and heritage of South Sulawesi—as seen from the richly textured sarong skirts the ladies donned, and the glimmering gold headdresses and jewelleries worn.