Around the Company in Pictures: Indonesian Breeze

May 15, 2025 – Freeport’s Collaboration Hub in Phoenix bustled with excitement as employees recently gathered on a Saturday for Indonesian Breeze, an event where participants could explore Indonesian culture and food.

Indonesian Breeze was developed through a collaboration between Freeport and Indonesian students from Arizona State University with the goal to promote cultural immersion among Freeport employees. Participants who attended ranged from those visiting or working full-time at Freeport’s Indonesian operations, to employees preparing for their international placements and looking to experience Indonesian culture.

One event highlight was the chance to taste a variety of traditional Indonesian foods. Additionally, attendees discovered more about the country’s rich culture, participating in activities such as playing a traditional instrument and participating in games to practice their Indonesian language skills.

“By creating an interactive and engaging experience for those learning or wanting to learn the Indonesian language, this event provided an opportunity for language learners and frequent travelers to apply their language skills in real-time,” said Bryce Barnes, Superintendent-Global Learning Support and Alignment.

He said he hopes to continue this event next year, making it an annual tradition.

Photos (clockwise from top left): The winning group of an interactive game that tested the participants’ Indonesian language skills receives its prize; participants of the Indonesian Breeze event pose for a group photo; tables with cultural information from Papua and Java are decorated by Indonesian students from ASU who also helped organize the event; participants are given the opportunity to play the angklung, a traditional Indonesian instrument made from bamboo – its sounds are reminiscent to Western handbells; a participant interacts with Indonesian students at the event.