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... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The student council of IGS College organised ‘Malam Mesra’ to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri at the main campus of IGS College in Kiulap Board of Directors and a large number of students, parents, and staff attended the event. Shahmi Hakim bin Hj Shahibulbahri, President of Student Council, was... detail... »
Yogyakarta, Indonesia - At least 130 local and foreign artists are set to take part in the Jogja Street Performance 2011 scheduled to run from Sep. 26 to 28. Organized by the Yogyakarta Tourism Agency, the event will feature art groups from a number of regions across the country, including Memet Chairul Slamet & Gangsadewa, Agung Gu... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Warriors) Musical will step on the international stage as it is scheduled to perform at the Esplanade Theater on the Bay in Singapore on Oct.1-Oct.2, 2011. The show will be performed in Indonesian with Malay and Belitong accents. “We will give an English introduction in every scene tran... detail... »
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