Yogyakarta - Komunitas Suling Bambu (KSB) Jogja should be proud to get the chance to represent Special Province of Yogyakarta (DIY) in Festival Bambu Nusantara #4 on 2-3 October 2010 at Sasana Budaya Ganesha (Sabuga) of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). Komunitas Suling Bambu is a community whose one of its purposes is to promote the r... detail... »
Melaka, Malaysia - A holiday in Melaka is considered as 'incomplete' without getting on a cruise along Sungai Melaka that snakes through this historical city. The beauty of this river, enhanced via efforts of the state authorities, exudes more brilliance at night due to the thousands of lighted bulbs strung on new and heritage buildings... detail... »
Kendari, Indonesia - Wakatobi`s public library has received a donation of 1.250 books and a boat to house the books from the central library of North Sulawesi province, the district`s chief librarian said. "The donated books will fill a boat that will function as a mobile library," La Mego R, head of Wakatobi`s public library, said here... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - A strong and durable reading culture is the main core of an advanced nation as the rise and fall of a certain country depends on the citizens' level of thinking minds particularly the younger generation. This is a fact that is undeniable as it has been proven that the reading culture clearly leads... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Quality teachers are the key to producing excellent students that was the central message resonating at Brunei's 20th Teachers' Day celebrations at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas yesterday. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam joined more than 1,000... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The strong Malaysia-Indonesia relations cannot be eroded as the leaders of both countries have agreed to resolve all issues together in a harmonious manner. Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the long-established ties between the two countries would not be severed despite some painful situations that had... detail... »
Ternate, Indonesia - The North Maluku province would host "Sail Morotai" in 2012. Therefore, during his visit to South Korea, North Maluku Governor Thaib Armaiyn would promote that international maritime and yachting event there, Acting Head of Morotai district, Sukemi Sahab, said. "Governor Thaib Armaiyn are now in the Republic of... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Some 100 students from various schools yesterday gained an in-depth knowledge in a Creative Islamic Calligraphy Workshop at the Institute of Medicine. Islamic calligraphy dates back to the Islamic civilisation 1,400 years ago. Known as writings in hadith and al-Quran, the art of Islamic calligraph... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - In conjunction with Universiti Brunei Darussalam's (UBD) 22nd convocation ceremony, a three-day 'Graduates' Street Festival' was held recently as part of ongoing convocation festival celebrations. Apart from setting up several booths selling a variety of food and beverages, there were also sever... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Jakarta is to host the Arts Summit International festival next October 4-24, Minister of Culture and Tourism Affairs Jero Wacik said here on Sunday. The festival which was held once every three years would present several world‘s art products coming from the combination of arts, science and technology. The arts ... detail... »
Takengon, Indonesia - Two senior archeologists from Medan said Kampung Mendale area, Central Aceh district, had once inhabited by prehistoric humans. The two archeologists Ketut Wiradnyana and Lucas Partanda Koestoro made the statement after they found some prehistoric remains such as a niche (Rock Shelter/Abris Shous Roches), a square... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - About 700 guests gathered for music and colourful dance performances to celebrate the harvest festival, known as Onam in the South Indian state of Kerala. Dr A Sundrapandi, president of the Bandar Seri Begawan Indian Association, said Onam has been celebrated in Brunei for many years, but the ... detail... »