Indonesian Student Association presents
PESTA
RAKYAT
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Queensland's Premier Indonesian Cultural Showcase
Pesta Rakyat (PesRa) is Queensland's largest annual celebration of Indonesian Independence Day, uniting thousands of Indonesian students, diaspora families and the wider Australian community in a spectacular showcase of culture, music, food and national pride.
Pesta Rakyat serves as a platform for the Indonesian diaspora in Queensland to strengthen community ties while introducing Indonesia's culture, arts, and culinary heritage to the international community.
The Heart of Pesra
What makes the celebration alive
Cultural Immersion
Introducing the deep-rooted arts, traditional dances, and visual heritage of the archipelago.
Gastronomic Journey
A curated selection of Indonesia's culinary heritage, from street-food to royal delicacies.
Community Unity
Strengthening ties between the Indonesian diaspora and the local Australian community.
Glimpses of Celebration
Captured moments from previous years
Pesra is returning in 2026
Pesra provides a space for collaboration among students, the Indonesian community, and local partners, contributing to the promotion of a positive image of Indonesia abroad.
Join the Committee
PPIA Queensland is looking for an events team to run Pesra in 2026. Express your interest to be part of Pesta Rakyat events committee across many different functions.
Send Expression of Interest