Denpasar, Indonesia - The Denpasar administration plans to hold the third Denpasar Festival to mark year-end festivities from Dec. 28 to Dec. 31. The festival, held along Jl. Gajah Mada in downtown Denpasar, will be themed around creativity and achievement. IGN Eddy Mulya, a deputy at the city’s economic development agency, said the f... detail... »
Solo, Indonesia - Officials have made it mandatory for school children here to attend a theater performance and visit a cultural museum outside of class to boost interest in local traditions. Purnomo Subagio, head of the local culture office, said that elementary and high school students would have to attend a wayang orang performance at... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The Workshop on Perpetuating the Malay Culture through poem-writing and stage performances is designed to enhance the growth and dynamism of the arts atmosphere as well as development of the Malay Cultural Activities in Brunei Darussalam. The workshop entered its fourth day with Multimedia on the ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Malay poetry, also known as pantun is an integral part of the Malay community and its existence dates back to a time before Malays knew how to read or write. The art of poetry in the Malay culture is considered absolute for the race that is spread across the Malay Archipelago. Malays inher... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The UNESCO National Committee on Memory of the World is evaluating the I La Galigo ancient manuscript as a world cultural heritage. “I La Galigo is among the ones proposed,” said Jan Sopaheluwakan, the committee’s chairperson, in Hasanuddin University, Makassar, yesterday. According to Jan, the seminar is one of the... detail... »
Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam - The cultural heritage of indigenous people is an important aspect of any race as it more often than not, comprises the material as well as the spiritual, from wisdom, way of life, and beliefs to unique and beautiful jewellery, tools and handicrafts unique to that culture. In conjunction with the local to... detail... »
Kota Bharu, Malaysia - A culture is best depicted through the people’s attire, and Malaysia is identified by the batik, a design printed on cloths using a wax-resist dyeing method. Malaysian batik is famous for its geometrical designs, such as spirals. They come in large and simple, printed on silk with light and vibrant colors. T... detail... »
Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam - The tourism project Cheo-Cheo Le Long Belait 2010' to promote Belait District as a holiday destination kick started yesterday with a launching ceremony. Present to launch the project was Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mo... detail... »
Sarawak, Malaysia - Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) nestled at the foothills of the legendary Mount Santubong, about 40 minutes' drive from Kuching, has evolved into a compelling landmark for Sarawak's tourism industry. Long before the 1Malaysia concept became a catchword among Malaysians this `living museum' set up in 1990 by the Sarawak E... detail... »
Sambas, Indonesia - The Brunei Darussalam Scout Association will join the Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam Serumpun Cultural Jamboree in West Kalimantan. The mission of the camping was to introduce the culture of Brunei Community through various cultural forms such as dances, songs, delicacies and food. This afternoon, a handing-... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Australia has sponsored a one-week "Mind, Body and Soul Acting" workshop at Teater Popular in Jakarta for emerging Indonesian actors. The Australian Embassy in a media release in its official website on Monday said the workshop was provided for the actors to explore creative exchange of cultural, traditional and ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Six students battled it out yesterday to vie for the top spot in the Brunei State Constitution Syair (poetry) Competition for Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Centres at the Jerudong Park Polo Club. In the sixth form category Hazwan Hj Salim from the Hassanal Bolkiah Arab Boys Secondary Scho... detail... »
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