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Easter Delights at AMUZ
An Easter Feast with French twists await diners at AMUZ where Chef Gilles Marx has curated a special menu for the weekend. Enjoy all new menu from Chef Gilles Marx of AMUZ Gourmet. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA With its elegant Parisian décor and contemporary menu, AMUZ is among Jakarta’s fine-dining restaurants where one can experience
ASEAN Women’s Circle of Jakarta Spring Luncheon
Since its establishment in 1975, the ASEAN Women’s Circle of Jakarta (AWC) has been transforming communities and improving lives. AWC aims to donate money earned from charitable projects and provide funding opportunities for non-profit organisations. In particular the oganisation focuses on groups that address women’s issues and also those that have a focus on children’s
Understanding Feminist Thought
As part of events commemorating International Women’s Day, academics and gender practioners discuss the challenges of attaining gender equality around the world. Institut Français d’Indonésie (IFI) in collaboration with UN Women Indonesia hosted a seminar on feminism and the history of the women’s rights movement, on 8 March. The event, held at the Institute, was in
Director of Istituto Italiano di Cultura Michela Linda Magri on Fostering the Italian-Indonesian Partnership
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the official Italian cultural house in Jakarta, has a number of roles to play in relation to fostering a strong and vibrant arts, culture and heritage sector. Director Michela Linda Magri spoke to Now! Jakarta about the institution’s involvement in the wide variety of initiatives which contributes to a dynamic and vibrant connection
FEAST by Kokiku: An Homage to Southeast Asian Cuisine
After developing Indonesia’s cooking channels, Kokiku TV has expanded its business into the restaurant industry. Their latest venture, named FEAST by Kokiku, is in partnership with chef Ray Janson, Kokiku TV is committed to accelerating and complementing their audiences with Asian comfort cuisine in an art deco botanical design. In partnership with chef Ray Janson,
An Authentic Iftar Experience at DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta
Highlighting its mood and ambience, DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta welcomes guests to enjoy Ramadan offers in two styles, Kampung Betawi at Open Restaurant and Middle Eastern Mist at Sea Grain Restaurant. Not only does the hotel serve a series of legitimate cuisines from both nations, but it also amuses one with a special performance of
A Beach of One’s Own
Perched on top of a cliff just near Bali’s southside peninsula, Banyan Tree Ungasan boasts magnificent—if private— views of the Indian Ocean. Pool Villa Cliff Edge at Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali. Photo Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts/NOW!JAKARTA Situated just 45 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Banyan Tree Ungasan is among the finest resorts on the
Indonesia Races Against Time to Host Its First Triathlon in September
Triathlons, a multi-sequence endurance test involving three or more disciplines, are among the world’s fastest growing sports. Its popularity has soared in recent years. This September, Rhino is set up for a 1000 m swim, 20 km bike ride and 10 km run. Photo courtesy of Rhino Cross/NOW!JAKARTA This September, Indonesia will host its first
Up, Up, and Away at Tanjung Lesung Rhino Kites Festival
This year’s Tanjung Lesung Rhino Kites Festival attracted attendees from around the world, with an array of kites transforming West Java’s skyline into a medley of colour. Rhino Cross Triathlon 2018 provide entertainment value by flying kites but it also offers sports tourism, which is believed to be a fast-growing sector of the global travel
The Cross Cultural Buzz of Istanbul
Istanbul has an array of tourist spots. To help guide the first time visitor, however, here’s a short list of some of the city’s riches. The renowned Hagia Sophia , the massive Church-which-became-a-mosque-which-became-a-museum in Istanbul. Photo by Alistair Speirs/NOW!JAKARTA In Turkey, history is a living and breathing entity. The testaments to its past go beyond its
New Grand Café is Designed to Feel Like Home
Stuated on the lobby level, Grand Café welcomes diners to its space which feels like a dining room in one’s home. Warm earthy browns combined with marble tiles, chinaware and a touch of Dutch colonial style, the restaurant is a mix of bronze artwork, vases and wood carvings from across the archipelago. Relaunched after its
In St. Petersburg, An Indonesian Volunteer Assists
Around 15,000 people from across the world gather in cities across Russia to gain valuable experience as volunteers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Puspita Atirennu, who hails from Indonesia, is among those spending time in St. Petersburg at this global sporting event. Puspita Atirennu participates in FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia
Redefining Notions of Beauty in Today’s Society
Beauty is a word which has a powerful impact on both men and women. We live in an era where consumerism and commercialism define what is beautiful and how you should be. Both men and women find themselves trapped, and are conditioned to make them eager to fit in the riddle of “the ideal standards
