Ambon, Indonesia - Sail Banda 2010 local committee members leave for Kisar island in Southwest Maluku (MBD) district via Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, on Monday to inspect the location. Kisar Island is slated to be one of the locations of the upcoming international marine event of Sail Banda, and therefore the committee had planned to ... detail... »
London, England - An art delegation comprising students of the Jakarta-based Labschool conducted a music and dance performance at Leeds University, Leeds city, Britain. The art performance was part of an "Indonesia Appreciates Night" held to entertain a consortium of 13 British universities that has been providing scholarships for Indo... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The importance of Bahasa Melayu in Brunei must be inculcated in every citizen and resident in the country, especially among the young generation, as the Malay language plays a vital role in the creation of a civilisation and the identity of a race and nation, the Minister of Culture, Youth and S... detail... »
Tomohon, Indonesia - The cool mountain city of Tomohon in North Sulawesi will hold the second Tomohon Flower Festival from 20 – 24 July to promote Tomohon as the City of Flowers. Highlight of the event is the Tournament of Flowers on 23 July when floral floats from the regencies in North Sulawesi and throughout Indonesia will parade down ... detail... »
Ambon, Indonesia - Sail Banda participants, spectators, and foreign tourists who want to explore Ambon and environs need not worry they will get lost as guides will be ready to take them around, a tourism official said. Maluku Culture and Tourism Office spokesperson Florence Sahusilawane said here on Thursday her office had trained 74 to... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - In an effort to conduct research in accordance with the needs of society, the Museums Department has been recommended to seek advice from international bodies such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The research would also raise awareness of Bru... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik here on Sunday saw off the "Spirit of Majapahit" traditional ship from North Jakarta`s Marina Batavia marine resort, leaving for eight countries. The Spirit of Majapahit ship with 20 tons of weight was traditionally made of teak wood at Slopeng coastal resort in Sumenep, ... detail... »
Bali, Indonesia - After a nearly two-year hiatus due to the 2009 general elections, Gianyar district is to host Gempita Gianyar 3, a celebration of Bali’s arts and varied cultures, for two days in Ubud subdistrict starting tonight. All of Gianyar’s seven subdistricts are participating in the annual event, showcasing their distinctive ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Sandeq Expedition, to be organized in September, is not only looking for adventure. The students of Universitas Hasanuddin University want to conduct cultural and maritime studies of fisherman and Australian sea cucumber searchers. “Before determining the routes, we have conducted literary researches and... detail... »
Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam - The Belait District Officer, Awg Matussin bin Orang Kaya Sura Hj Tuba attended a Gawai celebration organised by the Mukim Seria Consultative Council to celebrate the traditions and cultures of various races in the district. The event began with a welcoming speech by the chairman, Awg Bakat Anak Ambi,... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - A ship representing the spirit of the old kingdom of Majapahit in East Java is set to sail to eight countries on July 4 from Jakarta. News portal kompas.com reported on Sunday that Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik will witness the departure of the ship, which aims to promote Indonesian culture. The ship i... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - It was typically quiet Friday at Bens Radio studio in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. But inside, Fandi, or popularly known as Haji Fandi, was just getting started for the evening. The 48-year-old DJ, gaining his Haji title from his surroundings and fans after his pilgrimage to Mecca, put on a pair of earphones, perusi... detail... »
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