A Celebration of Culture
The Somersworth Indonesian Festival a showcase of art, food, music, small businesses and more
One of many Indonesian figurines for sale found at this year’s Indonesian festival.
The 12th annual Somersworth Indonesian Festival returned on Dec. 13 after a delay from its original fall date. The Indonesian Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration that showcases a rich tapestry of Indonesian culture through captivating performances, arts, crafts, traditional dances and even a film festival. It was also a great opportunity to explore local small businesses and learn about tourism in Indonesia. Hundreds attended the event to explore Indonesian culture within the wider New Hampshire community and beyond.
The official opening of the 2025 Indonesian festival by the cuting of the ribbon by the mayor. From left to right: congressman Chris Papas, Somersworth Mayor Matthew Gerding, NH senator David Watters, & ICC Director Raude Raychel.
A volunteer Indonesian dance group from Boston, MA, “Cendra Wasih Dance Group”: From Left to Right: Yodha, Muya, Emir, Pipit, Maula.
A local Indonesian dance group from the Dover/Somerworth area. from Left to Right: Gabby Montehermoso, Lisa Picaulima, Deitje Patty, Mary Ngantung, & Septi Tamtalahitu.
Owner Aisyah Ismail standing next to her sign displaying her mobil spa business “Malaya Orchid Spa”, a mobil business that travels through New Hampshire.
A portion of the crew that work at Lila’s Asian Kitchen specializing in Malaysian food, operates as a mobile/pop-up kitchen Throughout Rollinsford & Somersworth, NH. From Left to right: Bram Vasquez, Nad, Suhanna Miller, & Anna Miller.
One of the dishes found at the Indonesian festival, ‘Indonesian Satey’ which is dish consisting of small pieces of seasoned meat, seafood or vegetables skewered on sticks and grilled over charcoal sampled by a local Indonesian restarant Gus & Gak.
