Rokan Hulu, Indonesia - Thousands of Muslims in Rokan Hulu (Rohul) district, Riau province, held a joint dzikir (chants to bring one‘s self closer to God) prayer service to mark the arrival of the Islamic New Year 1432 Hegira on Tuesday. The dzikir prayer service was held at Pasir Pengaraian Grand Mosque on Monday, starting at 5 p... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - This year’s Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia Dance Tourism Carnival gyrated to a record-breaking participation of over 15,000 people, as compared to 12,000 last year. The large-scale participation, listed in the Malaysia Book of Records, involved government agencies, non-governmental organisations, university students and p... detail... »
Karachi, Pakistan - Sindh Tourism Minister Shazia Marri and Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Ishak Latuconsina Friday inaugurated the 2nd Indonesian Solo Exhibition at a local hotel. The Republic of Indonesia Karachi Consulate is holding the two-day exhibition. Appreciating the efforts of the Indonesian embassy, Marri said the beauti... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - Eight Balinese youths presented their respective creative works in front of dozens of spectators on Saturday night. Among them was Sakti Soediro who presented the creations of a disabled 13-year-old girl called Putu Restiti. Restiti, who lives in Songan village, Kintamani, Bangli regency, could not come to the festi... detail... »
Medan, Indonesia - Two tourist buses carrying visitors from the Netherlands stopped asmarching bands from various regions in North Sumatra and Aceh paraded to the Pagoda open stage in Parapat, near Lake Toba, Sumatra. Captivated, some of the tourist stepped off the bus to watch the action more closely. The Dutch tourists looked happ... detail... »
Brunei Darussalam - As a nation that upholds the Malay, Islamic, Monarchy philosophy, Brunei Darussalam should preserve its inherited literary tradition. Preservation of culture and tradition should not only be in the form of documentation alone but also through reading, application and study of the early Malay traditional literature. Yang ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Some 42 new converts who completed recitals of the Quran's 30 juzuk were celebrated yesterday in a khatam al-Quran held at the Islamic Dakwah Centre's Conference Hall. Coming from all four districts of the country, they were members of the Converts Guidance Course, the Arts of al-Quran Course a... detail... »
Karachi, Pakistan - The second Indonesia “Solo Exhibition” would be organized here from December 3 under the auspices of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Karachi. This was announced by the Consul General of Indonesia in Karachi, Rossalis R. Adenan. He told a news conference on Tuesday that the two-day event would focus on promoting... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Malaysian Universities Cultural Council (MAKUM) will organise a Second Malaysian Universities Cultural Festival (FEStKUM) beginning Dec 15 to promote traditional culture among students of public institutions of higher learning. The five-day festival will be held simultaneously at Universiti Utara Malaysia, Un... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Brunei Darussalam's inherited poetry, which encompasses the MIB (Malay Islamic Monarchy) philosophy, is one of the main gateways for one to be closer to the country's beloved ruler. However, with the advancement of globalisation, this heritage is slowly being forgotten as Bruneians lack the und... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Old books and rotary telephones. Wristwatches. Door signs. Alarm clocks. Eyeglasses. These were just a few of the hundreds of items laid out on mats and on stall tables at West Jakarta’s ongoing Taman Fatahillah Festival. The festival seems to have struck a chord with Greater Jakarta residents, as thousands gathered... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - As an appreciation for students and college students in art and cultures, Central Jakarta Sub-dept. of Culture plans to hold a student art creation show. The event will be held in Monas square and attended by 300 participants from elementary school to college in Central Jakarta. Head of Administration for the sub-d... detail... »
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