Jakarta, Indonesia - A seminar involving international speakers on silat martial arts literature is scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Tarumanagara University in West Jakarta. Held in collaboration with the Masyarakat Tjerita Silat (the society of silat account lovers), the event will discuss the literature’s potential to shape the nation’s ch... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - Various cultural festivals in Bali have yet to make a contribution to increasing the number of tourist arrivals to the island, tourist operators say. None of the festivals, which include the Kuta Carnival, Nusa Dua Fiesta, Sanur Village Festival (SVF), Legian Festival, Bali Art Festival and the newly launched Batur ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - When the government fails, the people will take the lead. This is evident in Komodo Dragon National Park’s bid to win a global vote run by a popular tourism website. In an attempt to develop tourism, the government registered the park in a competition to be named one of the “New7Wonders of Nature”. The governmen... detail... »
Bandar Lampung, Indonesia - The ongoing Stabas Bay Festival 2011, organized by the West Lampung regency administration, features cultural parades and traditional performances. Among the performances in the event, which runs from Oct. 24 to 27, are well-preserved pre-Hindu legacies, such as hahiwang, batetah, nyambai and sekuraan. “We... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Royal Brunei Catering (RBC) is hosting the sixth Malaysian Food Festival; a multi-cultural showcase of traditional culinary delights. The official launch of the festival, which took place at the Airport Restaurant in Berakas, was attended by the guest of honour, Deputy Minister of Finance, Dato P... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Up to 3,500 dancers from various schools and universities in South Sumatra are being put through their paces by professional dance instructors among preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies of the upcoming SEA Games, South Sumatra Education Agency says. “They will be performing in front of the President a... detail... »
Yogyakarta, Indonesia - The street art performances during the 4th Jogja Java Carnival drew thousands of visitors on Saturday. The JJC was held in conjunction with Yogyakarta’s 255th anniversary, which falls on Oct. 7. Revelers included foreign tourists and ambassadors of some countries, including Suriname and Malaysia, who were s... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - 2nd Borneo History Seminar that commenced at the International Convention Centre yesterday heard the extensive history of the Sultanate of Brunei, which significantly spans hundreds of years and established in the 14th Century based on the findings of the country's historians and folklore. The s... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - An Indonesian princess married her prince Tuesday in the historical sultanate of Yogyakarta. Princess Nurastuti Wijareni, 25, married 29-year-old Achmad Ubaidillah in a traditional Javanese-Muslim ceremony attended by more than 2,000 guests that included the Indonesian president. Yogyakarta, around 400 kilometres... detail... »
Dubai, UEA - A festive evening featuring song and dance and authentic food brought a piece of Indonesia to around 500 guests celebrating the country's 66th Independence Day. The theme of the evening was ‘Wonderful Indonesia: the Beauty of Diversity.' The event was the first time the consulate has celebrated the country's national day... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - A delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports recently attended the 12th Asian Arts Festival in Chonqing, Sichuan province of China. Led by Acting Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Datin Paduka Hjh Adina binti Hj Othman, the delegation attended several programmes, among them the... detail... »
Yogyakarta, Indonesia - If London had its royal wedding earlier this year, the Palace of Yogyakarta Hadiningrat will be the setting for Java’s own grand royal wedding this October between Princess Gusti Raden Ajeng Nur Astuti Wijareni, youngest daughter of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, and Achmad Ubaidillah from Lampung in Sumatra. The e... detail... »
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