Ubud, Indonesia - The ANZ-Ubud Writers and Readers Festival saw a strong attendance on its first day on Thursday with all the three main venues swarming with visitors, including Indonesians and Westerners. The festival’s creative producer, Jeni Caffin, went so far as to announce that it was the strongest attendance she had ever seen in ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Australia and Indonesia will make a cross-cultural performance titled "Wedhus Gembel" or hot cloud in Javanese language, performed by artists from both sides, a press statement from the Australian Embassy in Jakarta said here on Friday. Featuring extraordinary visual and physical theatrical performance with giant... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - The ANZ-Ubud Writers and Readers Festival will kick off its five-day long literary feast this evening (Wednesday) with a celebratory gala opening and a tribute to one of Bali’s greatest poets of the 20th century. “We are quite excited this year because the festival has grown and expanded into such a huge and prom... detail... »
Yogyakarta, Indonesia - People across the country celebrated National Batik Day on Sunday, marking two years since the United Nations recognized the wax-resist dyeing technique as a world cultural heritage. In Yogyakarta, the heart of batik culture, Mayor Herry Zudianto launched a new book about batik and conferred awards to local batik ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Korea-Indonesia Week cultural event, which runs from Sept. 28 through Oct. 3, is expected to improve understanding and strengthen diplomatic ties that have lasted for 38 years. “Cultural understanding between the two countries is really important as a basis to strengthening cooperation between Korea and Indon... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The South Sumatra town of Pagaralam is set to host the National Flower Festival from Oct. 24 to 29, which will feature a parade of flower-ornamented vehicles from 40 regencies/municipalities across the country. Malaysia and Singapore have also confirmed participation in the event, which is aimed at promoting tourism ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Seventeen personnel from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) got a closer look at Bruneian culture and traditions during a visit to the residence of Pengarah Haji Mokti bin Md Salleh, the Penghulu of Mukim Tamoi in Kg Ayer yesterday. Leading the group was ASP Hj Marhan bin Hj Ahmad, Senior Operation Offi... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The epic story of I La Galigo translator, the late Muhammad Salim, received an award from the South Sulawesi administration for his dedication in introducing Buginese literature and culture to the world. The award was given by Governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo on Tuesday to Salim’s wife, Djamiah, during the opening cere... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Al-Falaah School organised the final of Trilingual Languages (Malays, English, Arabic) and English Language Story-Telling and Speech competition, which was held at Al-Falaah School in Taman Manggis Manis yesterday. The competition was divided into three categories. Category A for KG3 pupils aged ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Nusa Laila Puteri School, Sungai Akar branch held two functions in one Teacher’s Day and Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The functions were held at the school’s open space recently. The events started with the singing of national anthem led by Kindergarten Three Yellow and Blue. It was followed by m... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The government is expected to shortly introduce quality standards for batik production and apply labeling for a whole range batik products as part of a newly launched blueprint on batik preservation and development, a minister has said. Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said in Jakarta on Tuesday that the government... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said batik served as a “diplomatic tool” as he officiated on Wednesday the World Batik Summit 2011 in Jakarta, which will run until Oct. 2. “We use batik as a tool for diplomacy and friendship with the international community,” the President said in his opening speech. He did... detail... »
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