Katrin Figge
Love Through the Eyes of Kids
Children often have a vivid imagination and happily describe the world around them from their very unique perspective, inspired by things they have seen, books they have read or stories they have been told. It is crucial to nurture a child’s imagination, as it contributes to the development of creativity and innovation. For this very
Laksmi Pamuntjak’s New Poetry Book
Laksmi Pamuntjak reflects on her 15-year career as a poet and novelist and talks about her upcoming book, the wisdom of a seasoned writer and the beauty of poetry. A bilingual novelist, poet, short story writer, journalist and food critic as well as the co-founder of Aksara Bookstore in Jakarta, Laksmi has been an integral
Sweet Celebrations With Le Petit Moët
Life is full of ups and downs and presents us with many challenges along the way – but make no mistake, when there finally is a reason to celebrate, do not hesitate to break out the bubbly! Moët & Chandon, one of the world’s largest and most famous champagne producers, is currently delighting Jakartans with
Industry Favourites at NOW! Jakarta’s BRBCA
For this year’s NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards (BRBCA), a new category was added to the list: the “Industry Favourites”. While our own readers cast their votes in the other categories, the “Industry Favourites” are determined by industry professionals, including chefs, hoteliers, baristas, F&B managers and other culinary experts. In addition to
“Bio Fantasy”: Melisa Sunjaya’s Dedication to Chairil Anwar
Melissa Sunjaya is best known as the founding artist of Tulisan, a label that features various collections of handmade, limited-edition illustrated prints applied to bags, totes and household accessories. Adding to a growing list of entrepreneurial achievements, Melissa recently launched the book “Bio Fantasy”, a dedication to Indonesia’s poet and literary maestro Chairil Anwar. The
Chef Sezai Zorlu’s Favorite Recipe
Often dubbed the ambassador of Turkish cuisine in Indonesia, Chef Sezai Zorlu has been a familiar face in Jakarta’s F&B industry since 1999. His restaurants Turkuaz, located in Senopati in South Jakarta, and the recently opened Warung Turki in Kemang have instantly become favourites among food enthusiasts in the city. Before coming to Indonesia, Chef Sezai
Talking Wine with Chris Hatcher
One of Australia’s leading winemakers and an internationally renowned wine show judge, Chris Hatcher knew early on that he wanted to be in the wine business. “Generally, you need a good understanding of biological sciences,” he said during a recent visit to Jakarta. “I was always good at that. People who are passionate about food
Getting to Know H. E. Vittorio Sandalli
Vittorio Sandalli, the Italian Ambassador to Indonesia, joined the Foreign Service in 1990 and has lived and worked in Zambia, Turkey, Mozambique, South Africa and Georgia before moving to Jakarta in November last year. Before that, he served in the Italian Air Force (1977-1990) and reached the rank of Captain (Air), with assignments in Rome and
Celebrating Hungary’s National Day in Style
To celebrate Hungary’s National Day on 2 November, the Embassy of Hungary invites representatives of the Indonesian public life and members of the international community in Jakarta to a special reception that includes a performance by Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer Balázs Havasi. “His music show blends the depth and discipline of classical tradition with
Tackling Climate Change
Indonesia has long been an important and reliable bilateral partner of German development cooperation. Over the past decades, Indonesia and Germany have achieved a lot by working closely together: the living conditions of many people have improved, based on projects supported by the German government. Today, Indonesia is one of only six so-called “Global Development
Following in the Footsteps of “Pete’s Dragon”
Ever since “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies came to life on the silver screen, travel enthusiasts around the world made sure to put a visit to New Zealand on their bucket list as the films perfectly showcased the stunning beauty of the country’s natural landscape. But it wasn’t only the tourism
The Synergy of Hotel Indonesia Group
The Indonesian Ministry for State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) is set to form a consolidation of hotels owned by BUMN through the Hotel Indonesia Group (HIG) synergy agreement. In the first step of this programme, there will be a synergy between hotels owned by PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN), PT Patrajasa and PT Aerowisata. The synergy aims to
Borobudur Writers & Cultural Festival: Celebrating Indonesia’s Unique Heritage
When Yoke Darmawan travelled to Central Java in 2010 with a couple of friends, she found herself sitting on the top floor of the Borobudur temple, fascinated by the immense beauty of the monument and the storytelling behind the reliefs. “Our imagination flew high picturing the life of the past, the life of our ancestors,”
