What a grandiose evening!

This Rijsttafel feast offered by the Consul General of the Indonesian Consulate was a great feast for all. 

The Indonesian Rijsttafel, a Dutch word that literally translates to "rice table", is an elaborate meal consisting of many side dishes. The Rijsttafel originated in the Dutch colonial era, when the need was felt to create a festive and official type of banquet that would represent the multi-ethnic nature of the Indonesian archipelago. 

Many great hosts, the very friendly staff of Consuls and their spouses received all the guests and walked them through their elaborate museum located on the premises, explained the artifacts and were available for questions.

The food was excellent, and since I cook so often rijsttafel dishes myself, I know many of the ladies that had prepared the dinner, because I often come in on Saturdays to get Indonesian food and snacks and always go to their Pasar Malam's, the “evening” market festivals that they organize on their grounds..

Everybody that couldn't make it really missed out on a very pleasant night. 

The setting in the dining room with tables and booths was very nice and many guests asked if they could sign up and become a member of the NTBA. With such events they thought that the NTBA contribution was a real steal!

They all complimented about such a good dinner.

Geert Visser, NTBA President, reminded everybody also about the Dinner Cruise Tour, the Bitterballen evenings every month, the Koninginne Ball, the OTC event and some more.

We did shake hands with all hosts and thanked them very much ( terima kassi banyak) and wished them all a good evening, “slamat malam.” 

Willem ten Wolde