Jakarta, Indonesia - As an effort to advance tourism potential and tourist visit, local and international, Central Jakarta Administration to hold Jalan Jaksa Festival on next July 23-24, 2011. It is planned that the event will be opened by Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo. Many of Betawi arts will enliven the event. "The event will be enliv... detail... »
Kansas, USA - Eighteen Indonesian students studying English at Kansas University are scheduled to perform dances and display traditional costumes at an event Wednesday evening on the KU campus. They will be joined by Fulbright students from 23 countries across the world, who will have tables set up with information from their own cult... detail... »
Kangar, Malaysia - A higher social status should be given to the Malay language as the dignity of Malaysians depends on the status of the language, which symbolises the sovereignty of the nation and its leaders, according to a socio-linguistics professor. Prof Dr Teo Kok Seong, who is the Principal Research Fellow at Institute of the ... detail... »
Washington, USA - From the cultural heart of Indonesia, the beauty and elegance of batik meets the heart of Americans. The Indonesian Embassy in Washington has launched the American Batik Design Competition, now ongoing from March through November, to promote Indonesian culture in the United States through batik and to further strength... detail... »
Bandar Seri BegawanBrunei Darussalam - Arts and literature, among them poetry, can be a medium for Islamic missionary. This medium was effective during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in defending the teachings of Islam and the prophet himself from attacks by the enemies of Islam. "The work ofpoets who served at that time,... detail... »
Samarinda, Indonesia - East Kalimantan is hosting an international cultural dialogue and seminar attended by representatives of several neighboring countries, including Brunei and Malaysia. The three-day event, which was prepared by East Kalimantan artists in cooperation with the local provincial education office, was opened on Wednesd... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - Diplomats from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) visited Bali Monday for a four-day trip exploring and learning more about the island’s art and cultural backgrounds as well as social and security issues. After studying arts at the Antonio Blanco Museum in Ubud and Kintamani resort, the 11 parti... detail... »
Senggigi, Indonesia - The annual Senggigi cultural festival commenced on Thursday, with a mission to enhance tourism promotion under the tagline “Visit Lombok Sumbawa 2012”. A number of cultural and artistic performances will be held around Senggigi during the festival, which runs until Sunday. Attending the opening ceremony were g... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Jakarta City is determined as Islamic Cultural Center city in Asia region this year. Besides Jakarta, there is also Conakry City for Africa region and Tiemcen for Middle East region. This decision agreed on the meeting of Tourism Ministers for Islamic Conference Organization (OKI) in 2004. Hermono as Head Sub-Dire... detail... »
Tainan, Taiwan - A delegation of students from Southern Taiwan University in Tainan City is participating in a multicultural summer camp in the Indonesian city of Singkawang, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) officials said Wednesday. The July 11-15 summer camp is taking place under a MOFA-sponsored "Taiwan Youth Ambassador" program a... detail... »
Putrajaya, Malaysia - Ali Haidar is an Iraqi, and introduces himself in Malay, saying," Selamat Pagi. Nama saya Ali Haidar. Saya dari Baghdad, Iraq. Saya ada dua adik perempuan, dua adik lelaki." (Good morning. My name is Ali Haidar. I'm from Baghdad, Iraq. I have two younger sisters and two younger brothers). Ali, 21, is among ... detail... »
Singapore - An album has been recorded of 25 Malay folk songs for children. It is by the Malay Language Council to commemorate the Malay Language Month in July. The Malay Language Month was held once every two years before this. The album was launched on Saturday by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Vivian Balakrishna... detail... »
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