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Local Scents, Global Ambitions: Inside Indonesia’s Expanding Fragrance Industry
The changing scent is unmistakable. In the past five years, Indonesia’s perfumery landscape has transformed from a somewhat obscure niche to a thriving creative industry. Fuelled by a new generation of consumers and a wave of independent brands, the archipelago is now home to one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and fast-growing fragrance markets. Until
Societeit de Harmonie: Before Car Parks, There Was Champagne
One of these days when exploring Jakarta, you might come across Harmoni’s nonstop traffic, and see hurried civil servants coming in and out of the unassuming area of the Ministry of State Secretariat. What is now a governmental zone, used to be the epicentre of Batavia’s high society, where the grandest balls and most exclusive
Moments of Mindfulness: Slow Living Activities to Help You Unwind in Jakarta
Unless something major happens, life in Jakarta never pauses on its own. Slowing down must be a deliberate and conscious choice. Across the city, a growing number of activities now present us with an opportunity to be more mindful, offering a moment’s pause from the rush and rhythm of the everyday. From peaceful workshops to
There’s No Lack of Talent, Only Access: Be Sharp Indonesia Makes Classical Music Accessible for All
Sadly, in this day and age, classical music is still widely perceived as a privilege, most often accessed by those who can afford private lessons, personal instruments, and uninterrupted time to practise. However, in a country where still 11.8 percent of children still live below the national poverty line (Bappenas, UNICEF, 2023), classical music education
Art Through the Eyes of the Beholder: Inside Olafur Eliasson’s Immersive Exhibition in Jakarta
When entering Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey at Museum MACAN, your vision tilts, the colour thickens, and the world outside is muted. They say that our body adjusts before our mind does, an adjustment period one can really feel when immersed in the artist’s installations. There are rooms shaped by mist, reflections, shadows, and slow-moving
Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta Unveils the Casablanca Suite: A Jakarta Classic, Reborn
Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta’s stylish new Casablanca Suite is breathing new life to this classic city hotel. Clichéd as it may sound, the only constant in Jakarta is change. The city grows and reinvents itself at breakneck speed, with trends appearing and disappearing almost overnight. Yet such constant transformation can blur identity and push even established
Cikini 82: Exploring the House Where the Republic Was Born
When passing the main road of Cikini, it is almost impossible to miss Cikini 82 with its tall trellis gate and the unmistakable facade of Dutch colonial architecture. With its expansive veranda, framed by wooden pillars exuding a style often found in many Betawi and Javanese houses, this property stands as a monumental anchor between
Design That Wakes Us Up: Dit Réveille’s Journey from Plastic Scraps to Modern Furniture
Out of sight, out of mind, waste continues to pile up indefinitely in Jakarta’s landfills. A silent and growing giant of environmental despair. One Depok-born furniture brand responds to this call with a mission to encourage people to confront the reality of climate change and reimagine the role of waste in everyday life. By recasting
A New Green Sanctuary in West Jakarta: Taman Doa Kasih Mulia Sejati
What began as an idea for the 25th anniversary celebration of Yayasan Kasih Mulia Sejati has become one of West Jakarta’s most gentle surprises. On the quiet stretch of Jalan Pakis Raya, Bojong Indah, the foundation built Taman Doa Kasih Mulia Sejati, a thoughtfully designed urban oasis that invites reflection and renewal. This 5,000-square-metre garden
Jullien: A Parisian Pause in Jakarta
Tucked just behind Galeries Lafayette at Pacific Place Mall, Jullien catches the eye with its distinctive façade. Its brushed bronze canopy curves like the hull of a vintage train, the deep tones and metallic lines recalling a Paris of another era. Step inside and you’re met with the ease of a French bistro, without ever
Life Bursts in ‘A Gentle Eruption’ by Carissa Finneren
In her debut solo work titled “A Gentle Eruption,” Carissa Finneren writes through the in-between, where memory and emotion quietly unravel in the search for home. It often starts with a memory. Something small, like a popsicle dripping down your fingers, the lowing of cows in the neighbourhood, or the sand between your toes on
Oma Huis: A Return to Grandma’s House
Slip off Cikajang Street on an ordinary weekday morning and you could almost miss it, if not for the distinctive, chalky broken-white Indische colonial façade. A two-storey house in weathered limewash, wooden windows flung open, and a balcony running the full width of the upper floor. Step inside, follow the half-corridor, half-courtyard passage, and the
Top Sports Recovery Treatments in Jakarta: Saunas, Cold Plunges, Assisted Stretch & More
Any athlete or trainer worth their salt will preach the importance of rest and recovery. The temptation to go hell-for-leather seven days a week only leads to physical burn out, which is why seasoned sports enthusiasts will make sure they’ve scheduled some kind of recovery practice into their regime. This doesn’t work against progress, but
