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As an Indonesian student in Leeds, I find it important to have an Indonesian society to represent the students as well as being a support system, seeing as it is easy to get homesick. We have done events in the past with fellow Indonesians around Leeds, such as a potluck in November and a cultural festival in June. Both proved to be successful in bringing the community together as they strengthened the bond of Indonesian students and families around Leeds and also showcased the vibrancy of Indonesian culture to the people in Leeds. The success of these events led to the need of formalising the society to ensure its growth and being able to hold more beneficial events that reach a wider audience

The society provide opportunities and benefits such as:
1. Networking and socialisation: connecting with Indonesians around Leeds with diverse age range and experiences, as Indonesians in Leeds come from many backgrounds and study diverse subjects, from undergraduates to postgraduates and PhDs.
2. Support system, creating stronger bonds in the Indonesian community which provides help, especially for Indonesian students who are adjusting to life in the UK as many are newcomers.
3. Cultural exchange and diversity, providing a platform for students of all backgrounds to experience Indonesian culture, fostering mutual respect and understanding, as well as working with other societies to strengthen multicultural bonds.

Our activities can also be seen on our community Instagram, @PPIGreaterLeeds (instagram.com/ppigreaterleeds), which is active and has over 4.500 followers as of 6 December 2024.