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Musicians from Oorkaan Ensemble performed “Gong and the Four Noses” at Erasmus Huis, 20 March 2025. Inspired by Indonesian sounds and gamelan music, the theatrical concert tells the stories about four curious noses who explore
Banjarbaru has entered a new era of hospitality with the opening of Grand Maya by ARTOTEL on 25 February 2026. The launch was celebrated with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony led by Mayor Erna Lisa Halaby, joined

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From the group that brought us Paris Bistro comes a new dining venue that similarly celebrates French cuisine in Jakarta. Paris Café brings the nation’s quintessential café culture to the city, served in a setting inspired by the iconic Arts et Métiers metro station in Paris. Perched along the popular eat street of Jalan Wolter

Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the world will usher in a new zodiac, welcoming the prosperous Year of the Horse! Chinese-Indonesian communities the nation over will celebrate this auspicious day with fabulous feasts and family gatherings, so for those living in the capital we compile the best places to celebrate Chinese New Year in Jakarta