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The List of Expatriate and Intercultural Community in Jakarta for Social Networking
Once the business of settling into life in Jakarta is done, it’s time to find a community to socialise with, to network with, and to establish one’s roots, even if temporary, in the city. One of the ways to explore the country is to join the intercultural club or organisation. NOW!Jakarta has curated a list of
Aqua Camp Offers Family an Undersea Getaway
Jakarta Aquarium recently launched Aqua Camp, a family-friendly sleepover trip where guests can enjoy learning about underwater life and its biodiversity. Via the combination of education and entertainment, Aqua Camp could well be the ultimate weekend getaway for families in Jakarta. The Aqua Camp is specially established to celebrate the breadth of Indonesia’s biodiversity which
Bastien Ciocca and Andrew Ho Take Over Nautilus Bar
The masterminds behind Guangzhou speakeasy Hope and Sesame, Andrew Ho and Bastien Ciocca are set to wow Jakarta with their cocktail creations at a two-day event at Nautilus Bar, Hotel Four Seasons Jakarta later this month. Andrew Ho (left0 and Bastien Ciocca (right) are surrounded people who hold bar equipments. They will take over the
Refresh and Revitalise at Spa Houses that Inspired by Nature & Traditional Technique
Jamu Traditional Spa specialises in ‘jamu’, an Indonesian herb that offers wellness and natural healing therapies from traditional and herbal treatments. Photo courtesy of Jamu Traditional Spa/NOW!JAKARTA Jakarta has many spas and wellness services which offer a variety of body treatments. There has been a rise in spas offering traditional techniques and natural remedies to
Best Music Libraries Around the World
For some, travel is about the destination and the places they visit there, such as iconic sites, mountains or beaches. For music enthusiasts, engaging with the sounds of these places is perhaps more appealing. Located in the heart of Soul, South Korea,The Music Library+Understage has more than 10,000 records, 3,000 books, and every issue of
International Gamelan Festival Sounds in August in Surakarta
Solo is preparing to welcome more than 50 gamelan groups from Indonesia and overseas for the International Gamelan Festival (IGF) 2018 to be held in the city between 9-16 August. Aroudn 50 gamelan groups from Indonesia and overseas are scheduled to perform at the International Gamelan Festival (IGF) 2018 on August in Solo, Surakarta. Photo courtesy
Hunting for Vinyl Records in Jakarta
Long-play (LP), or vinyl records, have made a come back as music artists revive the old-time records. More recently Indonesian bands, White Shoes and the Couple Company, as well as international pop star, Justin Timberlake, have released albums on vinyl. Common in 1950s, The increased popularity of vinyl has led to the investment in new
Lemonilo Promotes Healthy Products to Restaurants across Jakarta
Technology brand Lemonilo has partnered with SMEs around Indonesia to launch the ‘Healthy Café & Ropang Movement’, which offers instant noodles made with natural ingredients at an affordable price. Priced from IDR 18,000, Lemonilo has partnered with SMEs around Indonesia to launch the ‘Healthy Café & Ropang Movement’ to use the product as healthy ingredients for
1O1 Travel Sketch Explores Malang, Bandung, and Other Cities
Local tourism sketch project “1O1 Travel Sketch” explored a number of cities including Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Malang. This year, 101 Travel Sketch will take place in Jakarta in October, and will be celebrated in Bali and Palembang next year. Beside exploring the city and its culture, 1O1 Travel Sketch is usually closed with an auction.
Air Monitoring Company: Jakarta the most polluted city in the world, Bali Not Far Behind
Jakarta’s air quality has reached unhealthy levels, according to a report published by Greenpeace Indonesia. With the number of infrastructure projects and the increase in vehicle emissions, residents have been advised to use face masks when outside. Blue sky rarely appears in Jakarta. Pixabay/NOW!JAKARTA Greenpeace Indonesia, in its report released last week, cited the air
Highlighted “World Spirit”, Presidential Art Collection on Display at National Gallery
In commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day, the Ministry of the State Secretariat will host an exhibit of the Presidential Art collection at the National Gallery from 3 to 31 August. Restored painting “Memanah” (Archery) by Henk Ngantung which created in 1994 will be shown again after its first appearance in 2016. Photo courtesy of
Improving English Business Communication Skills at CELS
It is well established that English is the preferred language in multicultural work environments and international forums. To help develop one’s English language skills, especially for business, Complete English Language Solution (CELS), an English Training Consultancy, provides a course which aims to improve participants’ business communication skills to international standard. he BULATS certificate is internationally
A Young Curator, Gesyada Annisa Namora Siregar
Gesyada Annisa Namora Siregar didn’t expect to embark on a career as an art curator at 24. The Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) graduate may not be as established as her senior colleagues, but her climb to the top represents a trend in her generation who look at the industry from a different perspective. The
