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On
the morning of 19th September 2003 at 9:30am, Burgmann
Anglican School of the ACT officially opened a new learning
centre for Indonesian language and culture, built in the
style of a traditional Torajan house from South Sulawesi.
The aim of the centre is to offer a diverse range of facilities
to assist the students of Burgmann College in their study
of Indonesian language and culture.
The opening of the centre was officiated
by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honorable John
Howard, and was also attended by: Charge d'Affaires Ad
Interim of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Ms. Trini
Sualang; members of Parliament; students and teachers
of Burgmann Anglican School; and some other distinguished
guests.
In the opening ceremony,
Charge d'Affaires Mrs. Trini Sualang delivered a speech,
in which she stated inter alia about the importance of
maintaining friendship, and building understanding between
Australians and Indonesians. In a similar vein, Mr Howard
praised the initiative and commented on the importance
of forming mutual understanding and friendship between
Christianity and Islam.
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