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MYSTERIOUS: Young indonesians toast britpop scene with singalongs swagger - You Need To See This

At a smoke-filled warehouse in Jakarta hundreds of Indonesians party to the sounds of 1990s Britain (Credit: AFP)

At a smoke-filled warehouse in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, hundreds of young men and women, some clad in hijabs, throw their arms in the air, bouncing to British songs from the 1990s.

The party more than 7,000 miles (11,000 kilometres) from British shores is inspired by the 'Britpop' scene at the height of Cool Britannia about 30 years ago, centred on bands like Manchester's Oasis, rivals Blur and Suede.

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