Jakarta, Indonesia - The art of theater is making its way into the hearts of most Malaysians this week, signaled by the many artists holding two-day performances for the masses. It's a good thing that you're there. And because most of these performances are based on tradition, its audiences are set to receive knowledge about the country'... detail... »
Ambon, Indonesia - Sail Banda participants, scheduled to arrive in Banda Neira from Darwin, Australia, soon will be shown around various tourism objects and cultural attractions in Banda, a local official said. Local Sail Banda organizing committee spokesman Cak Saimima said on Saturday various marine tourism objects on the islands of U... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The much awaited international marine event of Sail Banda has kicked off as scheduled. At 11 am Darwin Time on Saturday, July 24, 2010, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for People`s Welfare Agung Laksono at Darwin`s Cullen Bay flagged off 49 of 106 foreign yachts to mark the start of Sail Banda 2010. Laksono fla... detail... »
Ambon, Indonesia - The US Navy‘s floating hospital USNS Mercy T-AH-19 Public Relations (PR) official Bernardi has said Maluku province had natural beauty as tourism assets. "Maluku has beautiful landscapes with friendly people and food that attract tourists and visitors," Bernardi said at Swiss Bel Hotel here on Wednesday. Attracte... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Information Communication and Culture Ministry will adapt the Hikayat Hang Tuah (The Epic of Hang Tuah) into an animation series, including possibly a full-length animation film to promote the legendary Malay warrior's saga at the international arena. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said for a start, the m... detail... »
Surakarta, Indonesia - Staccato drum beats suggested images of a raucous crowd marching in unison. The techno rhythms, performed by six young musicians, filled Sriwedari Stadium in Surakarta last weekend. The Singaporean group Sonofa performed on the second and fourth night of the five-day 2010 Solo International (Contemporary) Ethnic Mu... detail... »
Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam - The Chung Ching Middle School in Seria recently marked the beginning of its Malay Language Month, which saw participation from all classes in a range of activities that included poetry recitation, a Malay forum, essay writing and Malay drama. The event was held in conjunction with Israk Mikraj. For the... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Malay poems nowadays lack a place in the hearts of young people in the community because poems are considered as a means of expressing one's heart's content but possesses no material or commercial value to them said the State Mufti of Brunei Darussalam yesterday during the 4th Nusantara Poet's Gathe... detail... »
Singaraja, Indonesia - Twenty-six students from Boston ‘s Northeastern University visited Sudaji village in Buleleng regency recently to take a close look at the lives of Balinese people, their culture, tradition and religion. They came to Bali because they were interested in life here, said Denise Horn, professor of international a... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - The month-long Bali Arts Festival ended Saturday, but not before further reinforcing the government’s resolve to establish the tourist island as one of the world’s arts and cultural centers. The annual festival was officially closed by Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika in a ceremony on the Ardha Chandra stage at th... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Ethan Nicholas Fishbane is concentrating on following the movement of the Baris Bali Dance, a dance that reflects the bravery of soldiers on the battlefield. Even though he struggles in following the rhythm of the gamelan (Balinese traditional percussion ensemble), this student of dance in Princeton University, U.S.A... detail... »
Putrajaya, Malaysia - The Putrajaya Flower and Garden Festival 2010 (Floria 2010) should become a permanent event on the national calendar of events as an effort to promote Malaysia. Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the festival was in a class of its own and made an impact at all levels of society. "Since it was f... detail... »
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