Rintang Azhar
Jakarta Less Waste on the Field
With the city’s current waste situation, Bantar Gebang, Jakarta’s main and only mass landfill, will be out of commission in 2021. Jakarta Less Waste Initiative took to the field to focus on prevention. TPST Bantar Gebang is closing to its maximum capacity. Jakarta Less Waste Initiative encourage people to focus on prevention. Photo by Rintang
Indonesian Traditional Dance Party at Festival Bedhayan
Local dancers across Indonesia showcased the reinvention of traditional dance by performing Bedhaya dance at Jakarta Art Building. Bedhayan Festival at Jakarta Art Building was the result of collaboration between Laskar Indonesia Pusaka and Swargaloka Foundation. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOWJAKARTA The second festival was held with the collaboration between Laskar Indonesia Pusaka and Swargaloka Foundation and
Priyaris Munandar Illustrates the Origin of Globalisation and Historical Routes on His Solo Exhibit at National Gallery
Yogyakarta-based artist Priyaris Munandar knows that he has to deal with facts of history and dare enough to present the annals of ancient trade routes on canvas. His recent solo exhibition at the National Gallery is meant to raise questions, inviting audience to know more about history and travel through time to look closer about
Dancing Fountains at West Irian Liberation Monument
We don’t need to travel to Singapore to see dancing water with lights as the city now offers a new and similar experience at West Iran Liberation Monument in Central Jakarta. The dancing fountain at West irian Liberation Monument has bring magic back to the the historical site as it regained its popularity, especially after
Rony Zakaria Captures Indonesian Beauty
In collaboration with Jakarta International Photo Festival 2019, ARTOTEL Thamrin is holding a solo photography exhibition by young emerging photographer, Rony Zakaria. Titled Men, Mountains, and the Sea, Zakaria captures visual reality which captures strong connection between human and nature in Indonesia. Young emerging photographer Rony Zakaria is collaborating with ARTOTEL Thamrin to hold his
Celebrating Jakarta’s Birthday
Our beloved Jakarta will be celebrating the peak of its 492nd anniversary starting this weekend. City government and community organisations have prepared a variety of events and activities that offers number of attractions, bazaar and entertainment. Explore a variety of culinary delicacies inspired by Batavia tradition at Jakarta Fair 2019.The festival is on until 30 June. Photo
Paul Smith, the Director of British Council: Culture Before Politics
Paul Smith, British Council Director. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA British Council Director Paul Smith talks about the future of bilateral relations between the UK and Indonesia. Last year, British Council Indonesia celebrated its 70 years of operation in Indonesia. With a number of programs ranging from art to education, the cultural institution has been strengthening international
The Flavour of Basque at Txoko
Taking inspiration from the coastal regions in Northern Spain, Chef Oskar Urzelai brings his dream restaurant to life by unveiling Txoko, a culinary destination in Senopati where culinary enthusiasts can enjoy unique Basque cuisine while spending quality time with loved ones in a cosy atmosphere. the restaurant has been in full operating capacity to serve Jakarta patrons, deliver
Stylish Lebaran with Indonesian Fashion Collection
This year, Plaza Indonesia returned with Ramadan in Style to display the newest fashionable Muslim collection from nine fashion brands and designers to make your look more stylish this Eid Al-Fitr. Tailored in Middle Eastern sartorial and silhouette, the creative directorof SVARNA by IKAT Indonesia, Didiet Maulana introduced the whole look with a long gown,
Performance Art ‘Aksara’ Snipped a Story for Peak Show in June
Young actors from Prasetya Mulya University exercised their talents for the upcoming annual performance art show, SANSKERTA 2019. The pre-show event AKSARA held at Galeri Indonesia Kaya was a piece of the complete performance arts, Arjuna, which will be showcased at Ciputra Artpreneur next month. Young actor Abedenego will be playing the main character, Arjuna, on
Brilliantly Designed Mosques in Indonesia
During the national coordination meeting at Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama last January, the then Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla, who is also the chairman of Indonesia Mosque Council (DMI) stated that there are more than 800,000 mosques around the country. The government aims to develop and curate Muslim places of worship to be promoted as destination for halal tourism.
Sharing Iftar Moments in Togetherness
Ramadan in Indonesia is not only celebrated by Muslims but also by other religious groups within the archipelago. In Jakarta, the harmony of tolerance can be found at the historical Vihara Dharma Bhakti, Petak Sembilan, Glodok. Almost every day, around 50 volunteers of Chinese-Indonesian background in the neighbourhood gives away 200 portions of meal to be given to
Discounts Abound at Jakarta Great Sale
Eid Mubarak holiday is only two weeks away and you won’t want to miss the Festival Jakarta Great Sale this weekend on 25 May. Eid Mubarak holiday is only two weeks away and you won’t want to miss the Festival Jakarta Great Sale this weekend on 25 May. Pexels/NOW!JAKARTA Running for a whole month, Jakarta Great Sale—organized to celebrate the 492th
