TIMOR FURAK GROUP AND LIURAI GROUP joined (RED)™ and Starbucks to collaborate with artists from around the world for a simultaneous live-stream

Pop singer Bovent @ FMD 2009

Timor Furak Members pose together @ FMD 2009

Abe Bareto@ FMD 2009

Rui Carvalho'c collection @ FMD 2009

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the referendum, Timor Furak in collaboration with young artist throughout Dili will perform Cultural Dance, Fashion and Music at "Delta Nova" on Saturday August 29, 2009.
Tiket Information will be made available soon!

“Kakoak” Dance

“Kakoak” is a bird species that only exists in Timor-Leste. The “Kakoak” bird has a courageous character and can live in any habitat. It is ready to face challenges in order to protect its nest from predators and thus has survived over many centuries.
The “kakoak” dance expresses the meaning of Timorese celebrating victory after returning home from battle. It is a way to pay respect to the souls/spirit for their support in gaining victory. This dance is named “kakoak” as the bird name is a symbol of courage in Timor-Leste.

“Hime kami” Dance

The “Hime kami” dance is known as “Freedom” dance despite the fact that it was inspired by the Timor’s colonial past.
The basis of the original “Hime-Kami” dance was formed during the invasion of Japan in Timor. Today, the Timor Furak Cultural Group continues to perform this dance to preserve the historical memory. A new combination of motions and moves has been added with an additional choreography for beautification of this dance.