FESTIVAL KEBUDAYAAN CANBERRA SEBAGAI ALAT DIPLOMASI PEMERINTAH INDONESIA DI AUSTRALIA (2014-2015)

Abstract

Culture is regarded as forming international bridges and interactions. With culture, state can
reach influential members of foreign societies who cannot be reached through traditional
embassy function. Bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Australia is like a roller coaster
or love-hate relationship. This study purpose to explain Canberra Festival as tool of cultural
diplomacy of Indonesia in Australia. It is qualitative research with literature as source of data.
The object is art performance of Indonesia dancer through Canberra Festival in Australia.
Indonesia has more opportunities make cultura performance through Canberra Festival after
hacking incident. Result of the research show culture diplomacy through Canberra Festival can
improve relationship between Indonesia-Australia after hacking accident. The conclusion is
Canberra Festival can increase tourist from Australia.
Key words: foreign relationship, national interest, cultural diplomacy