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... »
Singapore - A team of celebrity chefs prepared an unusual dinner on Sunday to mark the end of a two-day Malay food festival in Kampong Glam. French-trained chef Amri Abdul Azim and Italian-trained chef Andri Jamil - both finalists of the reality television show Chef Selebriti - created a unique five-course gourmet Malay meal for a chari... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - From March 23 until July 27, 2011 Togean charming islands will be more beautiful with the presence of Togean Festival 2011. This festival is a unique combination that blends the natural beauty of land and under water with a unique culturally diverse marine community. This festival is part of a grand campaign Tomini Sail... detail... »
Doha, Qatar - Many Indonesian children born and raised in Qatar are not familiar with their cultural roots that they are seemingly losing out their sense of national identity and belongingness. A spokesman of the Indonesian Embassy here said there is a growing concern among Indonesian parents in Qatar about the need to educate and rein... detail... »
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