Little Indonesia, the First Indonesian Village in Somersworth, USA

May 22nd, 2021

The "Little Indonesia" building officially stands in a small town in the United States called Somersworth, this more than 300-year-old old town is known for the beauty of natural tourism, industry, and diversity of residents with various backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures.

Somersworth is the smallest of the 13 cities in the state of New Hampshire, on the east coast of the United States.

"Little Indonesia" itself is a long-term vision of Indonesia Community Connect, a non-profit organization that aims to build the Indonesian Diaspora Community and at the same time enhance the partnership between Indonesia and the United States.

The inauguration of the project was held in mid-May, which was attended by about a hundred local residents, including the New Hampshire Senator, the Mayor of Somersworth and also the local police chief.

Read more at Little Indonesia, the First Indonesian Village in Somersworth, United States - Voice of Surabaya (suarasurabaya.net)

Picture courtesy of VOA Indonesia