Katrin Figge
A Taste of Italy in Jakarta
When thinking about Italian food, the first thing that comes to mind is most certainly pizza and pasta. And while Italians – and people around the world – surely love their most favourite comfort food, the country’s culinary treasures offer much more than these two beloved staples. Italian Chef Maurizio Bombini, who heads Kubu Kitchen
Absorbing Jakarta’s Vibrant Culture at Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut has long been established as an institute that not only provides German language classes, but also offers a colourful array of cultural projects and events in Jakarta and beyond. Anna Maria Strauss, the new head of cultural programmes at Goethe-Institut Indonesien, spoke to NOW Jakarta about her new tasks, upcoming events and her
Strengthening Economic Ties Between Indonesia and Germany
Since its establishment in 1924 and reopening in its current legal form in 1970, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce EKONID has become a crucial business partner for German and Indonesian companies. Jan Roennfeld, Managing Director of EKONID, spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the chamber’s role and activities, the growing economic interest of Germany in Indonesia and his goals for
DAAD: Connecting People and Academia
The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD can look back on a long tradition of connecting people and academia. What started in 1925 in Heidelberg, Germany as the initiative of a group of students who wanted to become “more international” has turned into an independent worldwide organisation that promotes academic cooperation through the exchange of students,
A Beer of Royal Highness
Bavaria evokes images of fairytale castles, beautiful landscapes, scrumptious food and – most of all – beer. Adding to the growing list of beers available in Indonesia is König Ludwig Weissbier, a popular beer from Bavaria, which was recently launched at a gala dinner at the Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta with royal attendance. Prince Luitpold of Bavaria
The Perfect First Date
Romantic dinner, the movies or afternoon coffee? Everybody has their own idea of what a memorable first date should look like. Here are some answers: Rain Chudori Writer and founder of literary journal “The Murmur House” Rain Chudori is lucky enough to already have experienced her perfect first date: “The best date I’ve ever had
A Bridge Between Art, Commerce and Content
Art Stage Singapore, Southeast Asia’s flagship art fair, will return for the seventh time from January 12 to 15, presenting artists from across Asia and the world. More than just a market platform, Art Stage Singapore continues to address issues touching on current world affairs and their impact on contemporary art in the region. The
Cooking For a Cause
Celebrity chef Petty Elliott in collaboration with the Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place organized a cooking class on February 24 to support the Learning Farm Indonesia, a foundation that empowers vulnerable youths to become independent and contributing members of the community. “We really think that the Learning Farm Indonesia is amazing,” Petty said prior to the
Introducing Indonesian Design to A Global Stage
Alvin Tjitrowirjo, the mastermind behind the design firm AlvinT Studio, draws inspiration from Indonesia’s love of art, translating it into modern furniture and product design. Utilizing local artisans and craftsmen, Alvin’s distinctive and eye-catching designs effortlessly melt tradition and innovation. NOW! Jakarta had the chance to speak to Alvin shortly after he returned from Frankfurt,
Gorry Gourmet Whips Up Healthy, Tasty Food
We often don’t have the time nor the patience to maintain a healthy diet because grocery shopping isn’t high on our list of priorities. Luckily, Jakarta has seen an increasing number of online catering companies recently that deliver healthy, yet tasty meals to your doorstep and make sure you keep a balanced nutrition, without having
Marching For Women’s Rights
More than 1000 people gathered on Saturday morning, March 4, at Sarinah Thamrin in the center of the city to join the Women’s March to the State Palace in order to demand equal rights for women and minority groups, sporting mainly pink and purple outfits and carrying signs. The march was organized by several organizations
Indonesian Student Becomes Ambassador for One Day
19-year-old Datu Damarjiwo, an International Relations student from UGM Yogyakarta, had the chance to become the Danish Ambassador to Indonesia for one day and gain insight into the daily job and tasks of a diplomat. Organised by the Embassy of Denmark in collaboration with The Habibie Centre, the fourth edition of the competition #Ambassador1Day saw
Indonesian Textiles Between Tradition and Technology
The project IKAT/eCUT looks at the textile industry from many different perspectives: from arts to design, and from tradition to technology. Most of us are familiar with the term “Fast Fashion” – a phenomenon that describes theprocess of imitating the latest trends and styles presented on the glamorous runways which are then readily available in
