Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The annual Pesta Convo or Convocation Festival to celebrate the upcoming 23rd Convocation of Universiti Brunei Darussalam kicked off yesterday with the official launching by HRH Prince (Dr) Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, who is also the ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Millions of Indonesians have started to return to their homelands to celebrate the Islamic festivity, known as Eid el-Fitr, on Aug 30 and 31. Airports, sea ports, bus terminals and train stations have been most crowded as masses have been flocking to them since this week. Authorities have forecast the peak of the ex... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Bali administration will build a historical museum called Puputan Badung in the Pura Besakih in Karangasem regency, at a cost of Rp 27 billion (US$3.15 million). “To construct the museum is easy, but what is important is to keep the spirit of the building. In the future our grand children should know the spiri... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - While the government and the New7Wonders organization bicker, an independent group is taking the lead on the campaign to include Komodo National Park on a list of the world’s seven natural wonders, launching a text message campaign to support the bid. The park, on Komodo Island in East Nusa Tenggara, was selected... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia’s most highly developed art form, batik, is made by an ancient wax-resistant dying technique that predates written records. Batik textiles were worn by the leaders of the prosperous Majapahit empire, which ruled much of Southeast Asia between 1200 and 1500; they still remain a popular element of Indonesian... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The government has withdrawn Komodo National Park from voting in the New7Wonders contest, questioning the organizers’ credibility. “I officially announce the withdrawl of the Komodo National Park from the list of candidates for the New7Wonders,” Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik told reporters at a press co... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Around 100 divers took part in an underwater flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the country's 66th Independence Day off Sombu Beach, Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, on Wednesday. The ceremony was held to promote the Sail Wakatobi Belitong 2011 event. A senior official with the Defense Ministry, Pos M Hutabarat, said he... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - This year, Indonesian Minister for Transportation Freddy Numberi expects the number of people making the yearly trek to their respective hometowns over the Eid holidays to reach 15.4 million people, up 14.14% compared to last year’s 14.8 million, reported Antara News. The big exodus is expected to take place during ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Millions of Muslims spend the daylight hours avoiding food during Ramadhan. It makes sense that the food awaiting them at iftar (end-of-day breaking of the fast) should be good, hearty, usually traditional food that warms the soul and rewards the assiduous Muslim after his day of sacrifice. As in Indonesia and many o... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - As many as 700 kite clubs, including nine from other countries, competed in the Sanur International Kite Festival from Aug. 5 to 7. The clubs flew 1,250 kites along the Mertesari beach. “The foreign clubs came from Sweden, India, Switzerland, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, China, France and Australia,” festival c... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Seventeen yachts taking part in the Sail Wakatobi-Belitong 2011 rally are expected to reach Amahusu Beach in Nusaniwe, Indonesian city of Ambon, on Thursday. As of Thursday morning, 15 yachts had reached the location, and the steering committee of the rally are currently awaiting the final two. “Only two yacht p... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Art is one of the creative fields that can be developed in creative industry, which can contribute to the promotion of culture and boost income. This observation was made by Dato Paduka Hj Idris bin Hj Abas, in his speech as the chairperson of the painting competition during the prize presentation... detail... »
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