Jakarta, Indonesia - UNESCO officially recognized Aceh’s traditional Saman Dance as an intangible element of world cultural heritage during a session in Bali on Thursday. The decision was announced during the sixth session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, taking place in ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik said in this globalisation world, poems can still play a role in nation-building especially in shaping the people who possess decent values. However, its media coverage should be adapted to the form likened and preferred by teenagers so that it can easily and ef... detail... »
Bali, Indonesia - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has told the public that it upheld “valid and reliable” standards in establishing Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara as one of the world wonders of nature. “Don’t allow yourselves to be confused by a popular vote,” UNESCO general di... detail... »
Cikeas, Indonesia - Traditional ceremonies leading up to the wedding of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s son kicked off on Tuesday in Cikeas and Jakarta. “We will perform the [ceremony] from two sides: religious with an Islamic marriage vow and traditional with a mix of Javanese and Palembang traditions,” Yudhoyono said on Tuesday m... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The East Java Cultural art, Reog Ponorogo has become one part of Jakarta’s culture. It can be seen Jakarta Reog Ponorogo is always participating in national or international event. The contingent of Jakarta Reog Ponorogo consists of 30 people will participate in the 18th National Reog Festival in Ponorogo, East Java... detail... »
Bau, Malaysia - The inaugural Sarawak Gong Festival 2011 being held at the Redeems Centre, Kampung Apar, here can create a cultural society who loves the art of national heritage, said Tourism Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said with the participation of cultural groups comprising the younger generation from various coun... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - ASEAN culture ministers signed a declaration on Thursday, initiating steps to unite ASEAN peoples through cultural and educational programs. The proposal was brought forward during the declaration of the ASEAN Culture Ministers on Thursday, Indonesian National Education and Culture Minister Muhammad Nuh said Thursda... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesian has the potential to become an international language, more so than many European languages, the Indonesian Commission for UNESCO says. “I am optimistic that [Indonesian] can become an international language. The UN has recently denied that German is an international language because it is only used in Ge... detail... »
Jakarta - The Indonesian government has proposed to UNESCO nine traditional Balinese dances to be recognized as world’s heritage and be included in the organization’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a senior ranking official disclosed. “The request and proposal had been submitted last March,” Ministry of Tourism and Cr... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Students from various faculties in Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)'s Sawadee Club hosted a 'Loi Kratong' Festival or the Festival of Lights at the Royal Thai Ambassador's residence in Kg Mata-Mata Gadong last night, in an event filled with Thailand customs and tradition. Loi literally means 't... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry says it will soon petition UNESCO to register tenun songket, a golden fabric, as part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. “There is strong will to have it registered, as we did with batik, and we will do it,” Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said on Sun... detail... »
Sumba Island, Indonesia - Despite the controversies surrounding the Komodo Dragon Park’s bid in the New7Wonders of Nature global competition, the public enthusiastically voted for the park during the final hours before online voting closed. Some 400 visitors to the Komodo Museum at the Indonesia Miniature Park (TMII) in East Jakarta col... detail... »
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