Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) is the sole organisation entrusted with regulating and advancing the Malay language, the national language of Malaysia. The statutory body performs the role of a guardian of the language, and in its 55-year history, has contributed immensely to maintaining the relevance of Malay. ... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Sabah is pondering over the idea of introducing a cultural festival which will feature mythical creatures, specifically ghosts, based on the beliefs of the 32 ethnic groups in Sabah. Assistant State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Bolkiah Ismail said it was a good way to understand the way of ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Yogyakarta`s authorities are organizing various art festivals, carnivals, and cultural performances in Malioboro, the city`s landmark thoroughfare, in an effort to further enhance the famous street`s ability to draw tourists. "We have a theme that described creativity between the Mount and the Ocean to mark the ope... detail... »
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Twelve Istana Budaya dancers made waves when they performed in Dubai, recently. They were taken by Tourism Malaysia to perform traditional Malaysian dances at the 2011 Arabian Travel Market, a tourism exhibition held in Dubai, from May 2 to 5. The performances were held in front of a pavilion built to resem... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Batik lovers who want to complete their collection have new alternative place to shop right now. For this whole month, they can simply visit the 2011 Jakarta Fair (PRJ) in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. All district booths located in Hall A, B and C are displaying and selling various kinds of traditional to modern batik d... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Various entertainment shows have been prepared in welcoming the 484th Jakarta’s anniversary on June 22. One of them is Gebyar Pariwisata Betawi (Betawi Tourism Highlights) which will be held simultaneously in 8 sub-districts in Central Jakarta on June 18 with 10 booths in each sub-district. The booths will not only show... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - As a metropolitan city, Jakarta has various cultures and traditions. One of them is the Tugu Village Festival, a part of Jakarta’s culture with Portuguese nuances which held annually in Tugu Church yard in Koja, North Jakarta. This year is the third year the festival held as well as the 500th anniversary of Portuguese ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - 30 finalists of North Jakarta abang and none (Abnon) will show their abilities in front of panel judges on the Final of North Jakarta Abnon which will be held on Tuesday (6/14) at Fisherman Restaurant, Jl. Karang Bolong Raya No. 8, Ancol. They are required to give their best to be able to represent North Jakarta in the A... detail... »
Yogyakarta - Yogyakarta’s anniversary this year will be enlivened by the Jogja Java Carnival which carries the theme, “Yogyakarta to be a Wonder of the World.” The carnival is budgeted at Rp2.05 billion, which will feature: the main show - a Jogja mozaic parade; festivals in 45 districts; and a finale that will be held on October 22. “We w... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - The Kaamatan celebration, which is shared by all races, symbolises the struggle to embrace the 1Malaysia concept, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. He said the harvest festival is not only celebrated by the Kadazandusun Murut community in Sabah but also permeated am... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled on Thursday evening to officially open the Jakarta Fair 2011, an annual event to commemorating the anniversary of the capital on June 22. As per usual, the 44th fair will take place at Jakarta Fair Ground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. This year’s show is expected to ru... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - For the sixth time, Jakarta Capital City Government is holding the Palang Pintu festival again which this time is held on Saturday (6/4) until Sunday (6/5) tomorrow. To facilitate resident and tourist, the event held on Jl Kemang Selatan, Mampangprapatan, South Jakarta. The Palang Pintu Festival aimed increasing tou... detail... »
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