Buleleng, Indonesia - As many as 30 countries will participate in the upcoming International Mask Arts and Culture Organization (IMACO) festival, to be held at the Buleleng harbor in late November. “The final number of participants will be much higher because we are still awaiting confirmation from other countries,” IMACO international ... detail... »
Bera, Malaysia - The Malay language can become the lingua franca of Asean countries as it is spoken by over three-quarters of residents in the region. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the language was not only widely used in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, but also in parts of T... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - As of Monday morning, more than 100 million text messages had been sent to vote for Komodo Island to become one of the New7Wonders of the world, P2 Komodo, a team campaigning for the island, says. “On Sunday alone 14.3 million SMS came in. As of Monday morning there has been more than 100 million SMS to su... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - There is a need for more literary works highlighting the significance of Malay literature and culture in today's world, according to speakers at the Seminar on Malay Studies in the Evolution of Civilisation within the Malay Archipelago held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday. As the ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - A seminar involving international speakers on silat martial arts literature is scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Tarumanagara University in West Jakarta. Held in collaboration with the Masyarakat Tjerita Silat (the society of silat account lovers), the event will discuss the literature’s potential to shape the nation’s ch... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - Various cultural festivals in Bali have yet to make a contribution to increasing the number of tourist arrivals to the island, tourist operators say. None of the festivals, which include the Kuta Carnival, Nusa Dua Fiesta, Sanur Village Festival (SVF), Legian Festival, Bali Art Festival and the newly launched Batur ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - When the government fails, the people will take the lead. This is evident in Komodo Dragon National Park’s bid to win a global vote run by a popular tourism website. In an attempt to develop tourism, the government registered the park in a competition to be named one of the “New7Wonders of Nature”. The governmen... detail... »
Bandar Lampung, Indonesia - The ongoing Stabas Bay Festival 2011, organized by the West Lampung regency administration, features cultural parades and traditional performances. Among the performances in the event, which runs from Oct. 24 to 27, are well-preserved pre-Hindu legacies, such as hahiwang, batetah, nyambai and sekuraan. “We... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Royal Brunei Catering (RBC) is hosting the sixth Malaysian Food Festival; a multi-cultural showcase of traditional culinary delights. The official launch of the festival, which took place at the Airport Restaurant in Berakas, was attended by the guest of honour, Deputy Minister of Finance, Dato P... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Up to 3,500 dancers from various schools and universities in South Sumatra are being put through their paces by professional dance instructors among preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies of the upcoming SEA Games, South Sumatra Education Agency says. “They will be performing in front of the President a... detail... »
Yogyakarta, Indonesia - The street art performances during the 4th Jogja Java Carnival drew thousands of visitors on Saturday. The JJC was held in conjunction with Yogyakarta’s 255th anniversary, which falls on Oct. 7. Revelers included foreign tourists and ambassadors of some countries, including Suriname and Malaysia, who were s... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - 2nd Borneo History Seminar that commenced at the International Convention Centre yesterday heard the extensive history of the Sultanate of Brunei, which significantly spans hundreds of years and established in the 14th Century based on the findings of the country's historians and folklore. The s... detail... »
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