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Discover Flavours and Makers at Ubud Food Festival 2025
From 30 May to 1 June 2025, Ubud Food Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the theme ‘Heritage’ to highlight Indonesia’s rich food culture and traditions. From talks and tours to workshops and dinners, get ready to taste, learn and experience the flavours of the archipelago. Heritage is not about the past, it is about
Give Your Child a Summer of Wonder! Tutor Time Indonesia Presents Explore Wondercamp
This year, Tutor Time Indonesia’s Summer Program is back with the theme Explore Wondercamp. From 19 May to 20 June, young explorers of ages 1 to 6 are invited to experience a summer filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and fun-filled play. This program is the perfect way to keep the minds of kids in Jakarta
ALICE in Paris: Tom Aikens Brings French Bistro to The Langham, Jakarta
One might have expected ALICE at The Langham, Jakarta, to remain the dainty darling of afternoon teas and pretty pastries — and rightly so. But from this month onwards, she emerges with a delightful twist. The venue has undergone a Parisian metamorphosis, now reborn as ALICE by Tom Aikens, with the renowned British Chef transforming
Uncover a Contemporary Printmaking Exhibition with Marker/Matrix
At Galeri Salihara, from 19 April to 18 May 2025; Marker/Matrix is an invitation to reconsider the relationship between action and space, between trace and archive, between the temporary and the permanent in the context of printmaking. In the world of printmaking, the marker is the beginning of everything. It is the result of action,
Experience the Italian Film Festival 2025: Venice In Jakarta
The 4th edition of the Italian Film Festival 2025: Venice In Jakarta (ITAFF), which will take place from 22 to 27 April 2025, is a commitment by the Italian Cultural Center (Istituto Italiano di Cultura Jakarta) to fostering cultural diplomacy between Indonesia and Italy. In partnership once again with the Venice International Film Festival for
Fairfield by Marriott Joins Bekasi’s Urban Hospitality Scene
Fairfield by Marriott has officially landed in Bekasi, making its debut as the first Marriott International hotel in the bustling Bekasi city. The opening, set for Friday, 18 April 2025, brings a globally recognised name into a market that’s long been ready for more international options. Set within the lively Pakuwon Mall Bekasi Superblock, the
Easter Escapism in Jakarta with ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan’s ‘Eggciting Getaway’
The awaited Easter 2025 has come upon us, bringing with it the joy of a long weekend and cherished family time, and ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan is pulling out all the stops to make this holiday a little more “eggstra” special. The hotel is launching an irresistible offer dubbed the Eggciting Getaway — a curated package
Swissôtel Living Opens in Jakarta’s Mega Kuningan, Blending Comfort and Sustainable Living
In April 2025, Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan officially opened its doors to eager residents looking for a home that offers comfort, impeccable service, and improved living. The serviced apartment complex, developed by Tokyu Land Indonesia (TLID)—a subsidiary of Japan’s Tokyu Land Corporation—in partnership with the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban
Art Jakarta Gardens 2025: Jakarta’s Open-Air Art Fair Returns to Hutan Kota
The art scene in Jakarta will once again bloom as Art Jakarta Gardens returns to Hutan Kota by Plataran from 22 to 27 April 2025. Entering its fourth edition, this open-air fair has steadily carved out a place for itself in Indonesia’s art and cultural sphere. This year, 25 galleries from across Indonesia will take
Smash Padel Simatupang: An Expansive Padel Centre Opens in South Jakarta
As padel’s popularity gains traction in the city, a brand new facility opens up in Simatupang, South Jakarta. Smash Padel, which ‘officially’ opens on 3 May 2025, is the city’s biggest padel centre to date, built on 4,600 square metres of land, featuring premium play and lifestyle facilities. Smash Padel was first dreamt up by
Buen Apetito! ARYADUTA Menteng’s Celebration of Italian-Argentinian Cuisine
Buen Apetito becomes a toast to cultural connection and flavour at ARYADUTA Menteng as the hotel curates a dining experience that pays tribute to the Italian-Argentinian culinary through its collaboration with renowned Chef Francisco Sanchez Alcazar. To many Jakartans who aren’t familiar with Argentina’s demographic, must know that the country shares deep Italian roots thanks
Festival of Hope 2025: Global Jaya School Hosts a Weekend of Purpose and Reflection
Global Jaya School welcomed over 200 students from across the city to take part in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Festival of Hope on 11 and 12 April 2025. This initiative encourages young people to engage in meaningful dialogue, consider complex global challenges, and develop actions that create positive change within their communities. The festival, themed
Ashley Tanah Abang: Pink Dreams and Space Fantasy for Families
Jakarta isn’t lacking any glamour, so for a hotel to stand out, it has to take an approach that can differentiate them from others. In an area like Tanah Abang that is better known for its bustling textile market more than whimsical family retreats, Ashley Tanah Abang has positioned itself as the first in the
