Colourful beauties of ASEAN country showcased in Hanoi Nhan Dan Online- Traditional arts and crafts and photos featuring the beauties of Southeast Asian nations have been on display from yesterday in Hanoi to mark the 40th anniversary of the Association of Southest Asian Nations (ASEAN). The exhibition, entitled `The Colours of ASEAN... detail... »
Sabah Festival Celebrates Gambus Music By Rosli Abidin Yahya Bandar Seri Begawan - A Cultural delegation from Brunei Darussalam recently attended the Sabah Gambus Festival 2007 in Papar to lend their support to the effort of the Association of Brunei Community in Sabah (PMBS) to popularise Brunei traditional music. Led ... detail... »
Festival a way to preserve Brunei‘s traditional games Nurkhayrul Salam BRUNEI-MUARA THE Kite Festival held in Tungku beach yesterday offers a host of activities to attract the whole family Hosted by the Brunei Kite Association,the annual Kite Festival and Family Fun Day, aim to heighten awareness of the great impo... detail... »
ASTERWANI To Host 9th Borneo-Kalimantan Dialogue By Rosli Abidirn Yahya Bandar Seri Begawan - The Association of Creative Writers of Brunei Darussalam (ASTERWANI) is set to host the 9th Borneo-Kalimantan Dialogue commencing today in an effort to forge a network among the scholars and creative writers towards mutual understanding a... detail... »
Malaysia, Indonesia Agree To Step Up Cooperation In Information Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Thursday to enhance cooperation in broadcasting, information and culture, and organize news, documentary and journalist exchange programs. The agreement was reached at the 8th Malaysia-Indonesia Joint Committee on Information min... detail... »
N. Sumatra To Punish People Who Give To Beggars Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Giving money to street beggars might soon carry a penalty in North Sumatra, with the administration planning a fine of Rp 6 million (US$666). Head of North Sumatra Social Services Office Nabari Ginting said Thursday the draft local ordina... detail... »
UCAN: Catholic communicators agree to adapt folk culture for church apostolates BATAM, Indonesia (UCAN) – Jesus‘ use of stories and images suited for local people, such as the parable of the Good Samaritan or his metaphor of the Good Shepherd, was cited recently as a model of teaching through folk culture. This methodology remains r... detail... »
Indonesian Art: The Undercutting Edge By JASON TEDJASUKMANA/JAKARTA The soaring value of contemporary Chinese and Vietnamese art has been one of the art world‘s most widely documented phenomena of recent years. But if you‘re a would-be collector who feels priced out of the market, is there anywhere else to look? Try Indone... detail... »
Pattaya City Welcome Seameo Members From Eleven Countries Eleven country Members of SEAMEO (Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization) were welcomed by Pattaya city to join the meeting to promote equality and quality in education in Southeast Asia. On the 31 July 2007, at 06.00 pm, at Ambassador City hotel, Jomtien, Mr. Ch... detail... »
Pahang Views Partnership with Palembang PALEMBANG (Indonesia)- Pahang and South Sumatera in Indonesia have a huge potential for working together in various areas including education, economy and tourism. Chairman of the Pahang State Committee for Science, Innovation, Information and Information Technology Datuk Mohd Sha... detail... »
Art of kite making, flying Japanese way By Aemy Azlena Two Japanese experts in the art of kite making and flying, Mr and Mrs Ohashi, yesterday held a workshop and demonstration at the Riverview Hotel in Gadong. Mr Eiji Ohashi has had many years of experience in international level kite competitions and exhibiti... detail... »
Spouses Of ASEAN Officials Treated To Philippine Art, Culture Preciosa Dumlao - AHN Manila, Philippines (AHN) - Spouses of the foreign ministers attending the five-day 40TH ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and 14th ASEAN Regional Forum got a glimpse of Philippine art and culture during a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Manila alo... detail... »