Melaka, Malaysia - The attendees at the recent Malay Archipelago Drum Festival at the Dataran Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB) were not only entertained but were mesmerised with the energetic performance of the 28 local and foreign dance troupes. However, the team from South Kalimantan in Indonesia stood out from the rest... detail... »
Malacca, Malaysia - There are few things in this world as demanding as a Peranakan mother teaching her daughter to cook. Peranakan is a hybrid Malay-Chinese culture that dates back to 1400 and is found in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. One of the most visible signs of Peranakan culture can be found in the kitchen, where distinct sp... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) is in the process of compiling dusun-Malay and Belait-Malay language dictionaries as a way to keep alive the seven native languages of Brunei, said its acting director yesterday. The bureau has strived to keep the indigenous languages alive by using dicti... detail... »
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said 1262 as the new establishment date for the Melaka Sultanate, as opposed to 1400 previously recorded, must be internationally ratified. In these matter, it is the ministry's opinion that such dates must be ratified internationally and ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - A ceremony was yesterday held at the History Centre to witness the presentation of certificates to 17 workshop participants who were taught how to transliterate, catalog and edit old Malay manuscripts. History Centre Acting Deputy Head Othman bin Hj Mat Don handed out the certificates to the p... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Proving that a sense of continuity does not have to halt new ideas, the Department of National Heritage (JWN) endeavours to enable the nation's past lives and stories to remain dynamic for future generations. JWN has 36 major programmes lined up for the year. From awareness programmes to archaeological actitiv... detail... »
Melaka, Malaysia - A research team appointed by the Melaka state government has discovered that the Melaka Malay Sultanate had in fact begun in 1262, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. He said the new date rejects the previous date, 1278, which was announced by the team last month. "The new date will also put to rest,... detail... »
Jayapura, Indonesia - Themed "Loving Culture for Our Future," Lake Sentani Festival (LSF) from June 19 to 23, 2010, will try to attract as many domestic and foreign tourists as possible. Jayapura district head Habel Melkias Suwae said here on Sunday that preparations had been made for this annual cultural festivity. He said this y... detail... »
Ambon, Indonesia - Maluku representatives in the upcoming National Youth Camp in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, are expected to promote the prevailing conducive situation in their province. "The representatives of Maluku will promote the already conducive and peaceful situation in our province after the 1999-2002 sectarian violence," head ... detail... »
Kuching, Malaysia - The Dayak community in Sarawak celebrated the Gawai Dayak Day on a moderate but merry note today, keeping alive the "ngabang" culture of visiting close family members and friends, irrespective of race and religion. Besides the celebration, which is traditionally held on June 1 to mark the end of the padi harvest, Sa... detail... »
Dili, E Timor - East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao`s wife, Kirsty S Gusmao, looked enthusiastic about the 2010 Indonesian Charity Bazaar held at the Indonesian embassy here Saturday. She called the bazaar as the real form of Indonesia-Timor Leste`s friendship. Coming along with her three children, Kirsty said the bazaar had b... detail... »
Jakarta - A number of large vessels are ready to play supporting roles in the upcoming international marine event of Sail Banda 2010 from July to August, a government official here said. The vessels are among others the MV Baruna Jaya-III BPPT, MV Baruna Jaya-VII LIPI, KRI Dr Suharso SHS-990, and the United States Navy`s hospital ship, ... detail... »
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