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The Papandayan Jazz Fest 2025: A Decade of Cultural Resonance
Bandung’s most anticipated music celebration returns this October as The Papandayan Jazz Fest (TPJF) 2025 takes centre stage on 4–5 October 2025 at The Papandayan Hotel. Now in its tenth year, the festival carries the theme “Culture Resonance”, a reflection of how jazz has long intertwined with Indonesia’s cultural fabric—shaping lifestyle, community, and even cuisine.
Jakarta Concert Orchestra Once Again Presents A Symphony of Emotions: Joy & Sorrow
The Jakarta Concert Orchestra – with Avip Priatna as conductor and featuring Ania Druml (Austria) on cello – will once again present works from the 19th century in A Symphony of Emotions: Joy & Sorrow. These range from the joyous Overture of *Die Fledermaus by Strauss II, to the warmth and longing of Cello Concerto
Ascott Menteng Jakarta Unveils A.RA.SA Restaurant & Bar As Newest Dining Experience
Ascott Menteng Jakarta has unveiled A.RA.SA Restaurant & Bar, its newest culinary destination with a modern dining concept designed to delight the senses through vibrant flavours, stylish ambiance, and locally inspired cuisine. Situated on the mezzanine floor of Ascott Menteng Jakarta, A.RA.SA Restaurant & Bar features sleek, modern interiors paired with an ambiance that honors
NAS Jakarta Invites You to Create Your Future at the October 2025 Open House Session
Taking place on Thursday, 9 October 2025 at the NAS Jakarta Campus, Nord Anglia School Jakarta’s upcoming face to face Open House from 9 to 11 AM is designed to give a true sense of what makes the school a special place for learning. Delivering a British international education to Early Years and Primary students,
ARTOTEL Harmoni – Jakarta Officially Opens in the City’s Business Centre
Adding to the inventory of art and lifestyle-themed hotels in Jakarta, Artotel Group officially opened ARTOTEL Harmoni – Jakarta on 17 September 2025. With the tagline “Your Harmonised Urban Stay”, it offers a unique accommodation option for urbanites in Jakarta’s business district. The tagline describes how the hotel will be a new oasis that combines
Four Points by Sheraton Bekasi Paves Way For Indonesian Expansion
Four Points by Sheraton announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Bekasi, combining the brand’s signature comfort with modern amenities to reinvent business and leisure stays in West Java’s industrial hub. As its debut in Bekasi, along with being the 14th Four Points by Sheraton and the 83rd Marriott International property in Indonesia, this
Wonderful Indonesia Gourmet Invites the World to Dine: A New Culinary Tourism Initiative Launches
The Ministry of Tourism proudly announces the official launch of Wonderful Indonesia Gourmet (WIG), a bold new initiative designed to position Indonesia as a world-class dining destination. The programme, under the direction of the Minister of Tourism of Indonesia, Ibu Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, represents a strategic shift in culinary tourism, building upon but moving beyond
Oddbird Bar at 25hours Hotel The Oddbird Celebrates First Oktoberfest
Oddbird Bar at 25hours Hotel The Oddbird will run through 5 October with German bites, craft beers, and a playful Oddbird twist as it hosts its first-ever Oktoberfest celebration. Rooted in the German tradition of celebrating food and beer together, every event is more than a party, so the Bavarian spirit has arrived reimagined in
A Taste of Taiwan’s Heritage at Privy Chef’s Table
Privy turns dining into a culinary journey with their newly launched Chef’s Table that brings a personal narrative exploring heritage and memory through dishes by the restaurant’s Founder and Executive Chef, Jonathan Tek. From 25–28 September 2025, guests are offered a seat at Chef Jon’s intimate corner, where Taiwan’s most beloved comfort food takes centre
How Young Indonesians are Inspiring a New Wave of Farmers
With the number of farmers on the decline, youth-led community movements like Seni Tani and AYO (Agriculture Youth Organisation) are key in addressing Indonesia’s future food security. Indonesia, like much of the rest of the world, is witnessing a fall in its number of farmers, threatening the vast archipelago’s dream of being able to feed
JICAF 2025 Officially Opens Doors For Indonesian Illustration On The Global Stage
The Jakarta Illustration & Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) officially opened on Thursday, 18 September 2025, at The Space, Senayan City, marking its third edition under the New Heights theme. This year’s event – JICAF 2025 – runs until 5 October, featuring more than 100 artists from 25 countries. As Indonesia’s largest illustration art platform, JICAF
Glenfiddich Unveils Limited Edition 16-Year-Old Whisky Celebrating Aston Martin F1 Team Partnership
Celebrating its multi-year partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One (F1) Team, Glenfiddich – the World’s Most Awarded Scotch Whisky – has unveiled a limited edition Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This release exemplifies the shared values of both parties: precision and intuition. The Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old is crafted from a carefully selected marriage of
Taman Safari Indonesia Launches Enchanting Valley as Puncak’s New Tourist Destination
Taman Safari Indonesia has officially opened its newest tourist destination, Enchanting Valley, a Recreation, Dining, and Entertainment (RDE) area located in Megamendung, Puncak – Bogor that combines nature, adventure, music, and cuisine across a 22-hectare area. The inauguration was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Regent of Bogor, Rudi Susmanto, S.Si, together with officials
