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The Chaine Gala 2018: A Celebration of Youth
The last Chaine des Rotisseurs event of 2017 was a triumph of style and service in the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, but also a triumph of education and mastery for some of Asia’s young rising stars of cuisine, service and knowledge, since the Jakarta Balliage joined forces with Hilton Hotels Group to test their young
IHS Evening Lectures: A Kaleidoscope of Knowledge
During these past months, IHS Evening Lectures’ ‘new style’ has proven that the audience is willing to brave rain and traffic jams to come and listen to lectures because it is clear that it will be worth the effort. They came in great scores not only to listen, but also to participate and exchange ideas.
Celebrating Chinese New Year at Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Chinese New Year is synonymous with delicious food. Therefore, when welcoming the Year of the Dog in February 2018, do so by indulging in scrumptious and opulent dishes. Oriental Barbeque Combination. Photo courtesy of Grand Hyatt Jakarta?NOW!JAKARTA Grand Hyatt Jakarta, located in the very heart of Indonesia’s capital, might be just the right place for
A Romantic Escape to Bali at the InterContinental Bali Resort
There’s nothing more romantic than a getaway to Bali, where a quiet moment by the beach or a dinner under the night sky are experiences that can be shared with that special someone. This February, the InterContinental Bali Resort is offering a getaway that’s ‘All for Love’. Photo courtesy of InterContinental Bali Resort/NOW!JAKARTA Spread across
Photo Story: Welcoming the Year of the Dog
On 16 February, people all over the world will celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Dog. In Jakarta, the most colourful festivities will be held in Glodok, the city’s Chinatown, which will turn into a sea of red. In welcoming Chinese New Year, Chinatown in Jakarta turns to be red where
An Individualized Approach to Early Childhood Education
The emotional, social and physical development of young children has a profound impact on their overall development and on the adult they will become. That is why understanding the need to invest in very young children is important: it will maximize their future well-being. Photo courtesy of Jakarta Intercultural School/NOW!JAKARTA At Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), a
Perfect Privacy at Villa Shinta Dewi
Villa Shinta Dewi is a beautifully managed villa in Ubud, where you will find yourself immersed in a private enclave, surrounded by rural nature and blue skies. Villa Shinta Dewi has been developed by a private couple to their own meticulous high standards, with three beautiful, en-suite bedrooms on the upper floor overlooking what must
The Only Way to Arrive in Hong Kong
“For many of us who have lived in the East for some time, Cathay Pacific IS Hong Kong, it represents the amazing combination of oriental heritage with modern efficiency that defines Hong Kong culture”, writes Alistair Speirs, who recently re-discovered the delights of Cathay Pacific’s business class on his way to and from Hong Kong.
Nepal: Tragedy to Triumph
Still at first, but unable to comprehend the seemingly orchestrated symphony of the trembling walls – experiencing the Jakarta 4.7 magnitude earthquake made me realize that Nepal had endured an earthquake twice that magnitude in 2015. The sense of arriving impeccable and unimpaired, but departing anguished and enlightened with a handful of lessons, allowed me
The Story of Happy Ending Long Distance Relationship
Absence makes the heart grow fonder – but when you are in a long-distance relationship, physical separation can also lead to emotional disconnection and eventually grow into frustration. Long distance relationship is indeed hard but it could have a happy ending with much bigger love between a couple. Photo courtesy of Pexels/NOW!JAKARTA Many couples have
Book Week at Global Jaya School
The Global Jaya School recently celebrated its annual Book Week with the theme “Escape to Everywhere”. Students participated on Book Week. Photo courtesy of Global Jaya School/NOW!JAKARTA In the weeks leading up to Book Week, students participated in the following competitions: Extreme Reading, Letter to the Author, Picture Collage, Colouring and Complete a Picture and
Hong Kong: Asia’s Lifestyle and Business Trendsetter
Thanks to its unique East-Meets-West environment, Hong Kong is not only recognised as Asia’s business hub, but also the region’s lifestyle trendsetter. Its one-of-a-kind, vibrant lifestyle has been spreading into Indonesia, where an expanding variety of Hong Kong brands and products are available, to the delight of local consumers. With its unique, vibrant lifestyle, Hong
Hong Kong, A Centre of Creativity
Hong Kong is a global hub for trade, finance, aviation and shipping and has nurtured new areas for growth such as creative industries, arts, culture and innovation and technology. Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)/NOW!JAKARTA Hong Kong houses the world’s leading fashion brands. To reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a city of design
