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Keeping the Peace

New Outlooks on the Sumatra-Salem Friendship

During a recent conversation surrounding the image of the Sumatran figure in the Salem City Seal in Salem Massachusetts, some locals claimed that the Sumatran people should not have a say in the conversation. So artists from Sumatra created these pieces to ensure their voices and perspectives are included in the process. 

Beban Kepala Akar Hati

Burdened Heat, Rooted Heart
Artist: Hanif

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Hanif describes his piece:

Tarot Cards: Temperance, The Tower, The Star
Artist: Sjifa

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Sjifa describes her cards:

All Eyes on Blue Dove 
Artist: Zakhreen

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Literary Work: Between Salem and Aceh
Author: Raihan

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Peh Sampeng
Author: Puan

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