Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to officiate the launch of the Islamic Tourism and Exhibition 2011 at the Darul-Ifta Building in Jalan Pengiran Babu Raja, which houses the State’s Mufti’s Office and the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Islamic Exhibi... detail... »
Makassar, Indonesia - A new attraction has recently been added to Makassar. Since the beginning of March, an impressive “Changing of the Guard” ceremony takes place daily at the Ballalompoa Museum, the former Palace of the Sultan of Gowa. Wearing resplendent bright red costumes, “soldiers” involved in the “Changing of the Guard” at the ... detail... »
Makassar, Indonesia - Having been performed before raving audiences around the world, the “ I La Galigo” theatre will finally appear in its original home in Makassar, South Sulawesi at the historic Fort Rotterdam on 23 to 24 April 2011. The drama is derived from I La Galigo, the longest epic poem in the world. Written in poetic verse on... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Tourism has always been deemed a strong front-runner in Brunei's ambition towards economic diversification and the Abode of Peace's palate for such an endeavour has expanded to include the showcasing of the country's Islamic wealth in the hope of attracting Muslims and non-Muslims from around the... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The Language and Literature Bureau will hold a writing workshop for children in which the participants will produce children’s books. This initiative is to empower the Malay language among the children particularly in writing. The Acting Director of Language and Literature Bureau, Dayang Haj... detail... »
Sabah, Malaysia - The 10th edition of the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) will be held for 10 days from July 15. Its working committee chairman Daniel Ngieng, who is also Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman, said the main components of this year’s BCF consisted of a cultural section as well as a trade and exhibition section. ... detail... »
Jambi, Indonesia - Kerinci district will send a team to Malaka, Malaysia, to participate in the 14th archipelago drum festival that will take place in April, a local official said, The festival is every year in Asian countries with populations of Malaysian stock on a totaing basis, Arlis Harun, head of Kerinci district`s youth, sports, ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Many foreign tourists are quite familiar with Bali Island, while Indonesia actually has a few more paradise islands, and two of them will be exposed during "Sail Wakatobi-Belitong 2011". "Sail Wakatobi-Belitong (SWB) 2011" is expected to promote investment and tourism in Wakatobi and Belitong in particular, ac... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - There is a need to preserve the disappearing Jawi writing culture and Islamic calligraphy from technology advancements, a Malaysian expert said. According to the Jawi expert, preserving the culture of Jawi writing is important, especially among Malays because it is the writing used in the Quran. ... detail... »
Melbourne , Australia - A colourful children’s musical is coming to Melbourne to teach people more about Indonesia and its culture. The Balinese Princess and the Funky Monkey is on until January 15 at the Melbourne City Conference Centre. The “educational musical” tells the story of a Balinese princess, Ayu, and her monkey friend, ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Brunei is to participate in the inaugural Tawau Cultural Festival to be staged from January 14-15. Tawau Municipal Council (MPT) President Ismail Mayakob was reported by Sabah Daily Express as saying that it was going to be grand, being a regional event involving neighbouring countries. "Br... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Musicals are generally thought of as a Western invention, but the latest stage show by producer Mira Lesmana offers something “very Indonesian.” Mira found great success in adapting “Laskar Pelangi” (“The Rainbow Troops”) — the best-selling novel about children struggling for an education in an isolated village on Be... detail... »
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