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Platform for decolonial knowledge and cultural exchange by the Indonesian diaspora in Germany


Gamelan Music at the 19th Century Expositions
Dapur Mama, Hamburg 16:00 - 19:00 Speaker: Prof. em. Dr. Henry Spiller Professor Emeritus in Etnomusicology Department of Music, UC Davis The distinguished ethnomusicologist Henry Spiller, Emeritus Professor at the University of California Davis, shares his work on music and performance, particularly gamelan, at the Java Village of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. The event is organized in conjunction with another event series taking place the following day, which focuses on
Sep 261 min read


Indigenous Social Movements, Commodifications, and Climate Justice in 21st Century North Sumatra
This is a recap on the first Sagonese Dialogue Series: “Indigenous Social Movements, Commodification, and Climate Justice in 21st-century North Sumatra.” Held in hybrid format, online and on campus at the University of Göttingen (Foyer International), 18 October 2025. The session features Tongam Panggabean (PhD Candidate in Sociology of Globalization, Hochschule Fulda, former Director of Bakumsu) and is moderated by Sekar Yunita (PhD Candidate in Forest Economics and Sustaina
Oct 18, 20253 min read


Indigenous Social Movements, Commodification, and Climate Justice in 21st Century North Sumatra
Join us for our first Sagonese Dialogue! Speaker: Tongam Panggabean PhD Candidate in Sociology of Globalization, Hochschule Fulda Former Director of BAKUMSU (Legal Aid and Advocacy for the People of North Sumatra) How are indigenous communities finding new ways to protect their land and traditions in the face of climate change and economic pressure? Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue with Tongam Panggabean (PhD Candidate in Sociology of Globalization, Hochschule Fulda;
Oct 11, 20251 min read
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