Indonesia Film Evening, and Pot Luck Dinner
Entry $5. Please bring a plate of food to share; drinks will be supplied.

The movie is 'Arisan'. The story is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It revolves around three main characters, Memey, Andien and Sakti, who struggle to maintain their facade of perfection in front of their arisan friends. An arisan is a meeting fraternity of upscale female socialites in Jakarta who meet regularly to share gossip and draw lots to see who takes home the money they all contribute.
Arisan is a common term for a monthly social gathering between friends and relatives who chip in money to be won in turns through a lucky draw. From villagers in far-flung areas to urban professionals in big cities, arisan – initially born as a type of support network for ethnic Chinese merchants – is hugely popular among Indonesia's 210 million people, especially housewives. But some arisan in Jakarta have grown into an exhibit of wealth featuring a who's who of high society.
Date: Friday, 11 June 2010
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Location: 70 Glen Road, Kelburn, Wellington
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