Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - To Uphold the Malay language, the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) must be more proactive in enriching and spreading literature works so as to balance the influence of non-formal magazines that attract a teenage readership. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Lail... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - A mix of Sri Lankan and Indonesian performing arts traditions, Ruukada Golek will be a novel theatrical experience for the Lankan audience when puppetry artistes and musicians from Sri Lanka and Indonesia appear on a common platform on November 28 at the Indonesian Embassy to present the show. The stories inspired... detail... »
Bandung, Indonesia - Saung Angklung Udjo is organizing an exhibition of Angklung (Indonesian bamboo musical instruments) in Jakarta from November 18 to 27, 2010, following the inscription of Angklung in the UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The exhibition called "Awi-Awi Mandiri" was supported by PT Bank Mandiri, Satria Y... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The Language and Literature Bureau plan to come up with statistics on the development, progress and mastery of the usage and application of the Bahasa Melayu based on the results of the Mekar/Juara Pelajar Magazine Writing Competition. "In the years ahead, to encourage more participation and t... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Angklung, the traditional West Java musical instrument made from bamboo, has been included in Unesco’s list of intangible cultural heritage. The instrument was among 46 items from 21 countries inscribed to the list at the Fifth Unesco Inter-Governmental Committee meeting on Intangible Cultural Heritage in Nairobi, ... detail... »
Dubai, UAE - Indonesian Consul General Mansyur Pangeran stressed on “people-to-people connection” during a festival he recently hosted, aimed at fostering better understanding between the over 70,000 Indonesians and other nationalities in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. “I believe that people-to-people connection will pave the way for ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - In a bid to foster closer relations between Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam in particular in the areas of history, culture, and heritage, eight members of the Negeri Selangor Malay Culture and Heritage Body, (PADAT) visited the Brunei History Centre. The group, led by Azlinda ... detail... »
Dubai, UAE - The Indonesian Cultural Festival showcasing the southeast Asian country’s rich heritage enthralled the audience here on Thursday. "Indonesia is the home of one of the largest Muslim population in the world with many things to offer, Indonesia contains over 700 languages, 300 ethnicities and a population of 240 million. Th... detail... »
Kota Baharu, Malaysia - The Kelantan PAS government is seeking the views of cultural experts in a bid to review the ban it imposed on certain cultural performances, the State Assembly was told Thursday. Local Government, Tourism and Culture executive councillor Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan said that so far cultural activists had not given th... detail... »
Ternate, Indonesia - Sail Morotai 2012 is expected to kick-start economic growth in North Maluku Province, a local banker has said. Marlison Hakim, head of Bank Indonesia`s Ternate branch said here on Thursday Sail Morotai 2012 would increase the province`s economic growth by more than 10 percent. "North Maluku`s economy grew by 8.... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Austria‘s First Lady, Margit Fischer, was shown some of Indonesia‘s local wisdom and cultural heritages during a presidential exhibition in the State Guest House here Wednesday. Margit Fischer came to Indonesia to accompany her husband, President Heinz Fischer, on his three-day visit to Indonesia. On the occasio... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Brunei Darussalam National Boat Race Association in collaboration with Youth and Sports Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports will organise a National Traditional Boat Race Championship on December 5 at Serasa Sports Complex. A total of seven categories will be contested at the rac... detail... »
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