I.M.I / D.I.F / D.A.N.I.F
DANIF, become the current Danish
Indonesian organization in 1974, however, the fundament of the
organization was already created in the 60´s.
After a change of Government
in Indonesia 1965/1966, the Indonesian Embassy, situated at Trondheimsgade
moved to be under the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
In charge in Stockholm was H.E. Ambassador S. Kusumo Widagdo.
By summer 1968 the Indonesian Embassy in Copenhagen was closed
On the 9th of December 1968,
The Indonesian Government decided to open a Consulate in Denmark,
with domicile in Glostrup. The opening of the Consulate, was
the opportunity to develop a mutual understanding between Denmark
and Indonesia.
I.M.I (Ikatan Masyarakat Indonesia
- Union Society Indonesia) was at that time, a small "club"
which had existed for a number of years, consisting of 14 Indonesians
lead by Mr. and Mrs. Surono.
On the 13th of July 1970, I.M.I
became the foundation for DIF (Dansk Indonesisk Forening - Danish
Indonesian Society), due to a growing numbers of members and
interest from the Danes. DIF had its first official assembly
on the 18th of September 1970.
During the first period (18 Sep.
- 31 Dec-1970) the previous I.M.I Chairman acted as a "temporary
board", until the first General Assembly was held on the
18th of December, where a full board was elected, with Mr. Arne
Dyhrberg as Chairman. The first General Assembly consisted of
32 members and four companies; Dumex / A.P. Møller / F.L.
Schmidt / Scanfiner. Mr. Arne Dyhrberg stayed Chairman until
1972.
In 1974 DIF changed to DANIF
with the present logo, which was designed by Mrs. Surono.
The Board
