Soe Tjen Marching facts for kids
Soe Tjen Marching was born on April 23, 1971, in Surabaya, Indonesia. She is a very talented Indonesian woman. She is known as a writer, a teacher, and someone who works to help others. Soe Tjen Marching also creates unique and experimental music.
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Her Journey in Music
Soe Tjen Marching is a composer of avant-garde music. This means her music is new and different. In 1998, she won a big competition for Indonesian composers. This competition was held by the German Embassy. Her musical pieces have been played in many countries. These include New Zealand, Indonesia, and Japan.
Her music was even featured on a CD. It was called Asia Piano Avantgarde - Indonesia. A famous pianist named Steffen Schleiermacher played her work. In 2010, her music was chosen as one of the best. This was at an international competition in Singapore. Soe Tjen Marching mostly taught herself how to compose music.
Becoming a Writer and Teacher
Besides making music, Soe Tjen Marching is also a creative writer. She teaches the Indonesian language as a senior lecturer. She teaches at SOAS in London, England. She studied a lot to become a teacher and writer. She earned a master's degree from the University of Canterbury. She also got her PhD from Monash University in Australia.
Soe Tjen Marching has written many books. One of her books, The Discrepancy between the Public and the Private Selves of Indonesian Women, came out in 2007. She has won awards for her writing in Australia. Her stories and essays have been published in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Important Books She Has Written
Soe Tjen Marching has published more than ten books. Her novel, Mati Bertahun yang Lalu, was published in 2010. Another book, Kisah di Balik Pintu, came out in 2011. This book is about Indonesian women. In 2013, she published Kubunuh di Sini. This book tells the story of a woman dealing with cancer.
In 2017, she released a very important book. It is called The End of Silence: Accounts of the 1965 Genocide in Indonesia. This book shares stories about a difficult time in Indonesian history. Her newest book is a collection of poems. It is called Tiga Kitab (Three Books). These poems are based on the Holy Bible. But they are told from a different point of view.
Her Work as an Activist
Soe Tjen Marching is also an activist. This means she works to make the world a better place. In 2009, she started a magazine in Indonesia. It is called Majalah Bhinneka. This magazine helps people think deeply about important topics. These topics include gender equality, politics, and different religions. Soe Tjen Marching has written many articles. She writes about women's rights, Indonesian politics, and religions. She writes in Indonesian, English, and German.
See also
In Spanish: Soe Tjen Marching para niños
