Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia’s most highly developed art form, batik, is made by an ancient wax-resistant dying technique that predates written records. Batik textiles were worn by the leaders of the prosperous Majapahit empire, which ruled much of Southeast Asia between 1200 and 1500; they still remain a popular element of Indonesian... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The government has withdrawn Komodo National Park from voting in the New7Wonders contest, questioning the organizers’ credibility. “I officially announce the withdrawl of the Komodo National Park from the list of candidates for the New7Wonders,” Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik told reporters at a press co... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Around 100 divers took part in an underwater flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the country's 66th Independence Day off Sombu Beach, Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, on Wednesday. The ceremony was held to promote the Sail Wakatobi Belitong 2011 event. A senior official with the Defense Ministry, Pos M Hutabarat, said he... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - This year, Indonesian Minister for Transportation Freddy Numberi expects the number of people making the yearly trek to their respective hometowns over the Eid holidays to reach 15.4 million people, up 14.14% compared to last year’s 14.8 million, reported Antara News. The big exodus is expected to take place during ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Millions of Muslims spend the daylight hours avoiding food during Ramadhan. It makes sense that the food awaiting them at iftar (end-of-day breaking of the fast) should be good, hearty, usually traditional food that warms the soul and rewards the assiduous Muslim after his day of sacrifice. As in Indonesia and many o... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - As many as 700 kite clubs, including nine from other countries, competed in the Sanur International Kite Festival from Aug. 5 to 7. The clubs flew 1,250 kites along the Mertesari beach. “The foreign clubs came from Sweden, India, Switzerland, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, China, France and Australia,” festival c... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Seventeen yachts taking part in the Sail Wakatobi-Belitong 2011 rally are expected to reach Amahusu Beach in Nusaniwe, Indonesian city of Ambon, on Thursday. As of Thursday morning, 15 yachts had reached the location, and the steering committee of the rally are currently awaiting the final two. “Only two yacht p... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Art is one of the creative fields that can be developed in creative industry, which can contribute to the promotion of culture and boost income. This observation was made by Dato Paduka Hj Idris bin Hj Abas, in his speech as the chairperson of the painting competition during the prize presentation... detail... »
KL, Malaysia - The greatness of the Malay ancient empire and culture should be imparted to young people in efforts to produce resilient individuals, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. He said young people, including the Malays, must have a strong character in the face of challenges like their f... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) administration expects to earn Rp 22.5 billion (US$2.63 million) in revenues from the Sail Wakatobi-Belitong 2011 yacht race that will take place in part in the province. A fleet of 109 yachts crewed by 456 sailors got under way from Darwin, Australia over the weekend for the r... detail... »
Banda Aceh, Indonesia - The usually silent downtown of Banda Aceh erupted in noise Sunday as residents cheered on traditional dancers from other countries at the International Folklore Festival. “I was amazed to see foreigners in their traditional attire dancing on the streets,” Fitri Sulaiman, one of the spectators, said. Traffic came ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Sail Wakatobi-Belitong 2011 yacht race departed en masse from Darwin, Australia, on Saturday and the 111 participants will sail for more than two months, visiting 21 Indonesian regencies. The participants were seen off by Indonesian Maritime and Fisheries Ministry secretary-general Gellwynn Jusuf. “As many... detail... »
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