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Jakarta’s Eco-friendly Bulk Stores
Saruga, The Bulkstore & Co. and Naked Inc. are some of the pioneers behind this urban zero waste lifestyle. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Concerned about the alarming level of plastic packaging waste, these young entrepreneurs established sustainable bulk stores to encourage society to change. Jakarta has seen an increase in non-waste businesses offering packaging free
The Lie Detector: In conversation with Monica Kumala Sari, Gesture and Micro-Expression Expert
Does mind-reading exist, or is there only science? NOW! Jakarta met Monica Kumalasari, a gestures and micro-expressions expert, who is also the author of Incredible Me: Change Yourself before You Change Others. Monica Kumalasari, Gestures and micro-expressions expert. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA The science of studying people’s gestures and micro-expressions is not a new subject
Celebrating Unity with Disable Community
A training centre for people with disabilities, Wisma Cheshire celebrated Independence Day. Both volunteers and members of the Wisma Chesire community took part in the commemoration of the 74th Independence Day of Indonesia. Photo Courtesy of Wisma Cheshire/NOWJAKARTA The residents of Wisma Cheshire commemorated Indonesia’s 74th Independence Day with a variety of fun games and competitions.
“Indonesia and Beyond” NSNTR’s New Menu
Located at Mercure Jakarta Pantai Indah Kapuk, NSNTR Restaurant is launching a new à la carte menu with the concept “Indonesia and Beyond” with an extensive variety of locally-inspired dishes. Helmed by Executive Chef Agus Stiono, NSNTR Restaurant will showcase over 18 brand new dishes featuring local ingredients and cooking techniques. Photo courtesy of Mercure Jakarta Pantai Indah Kapuk/NOW!JAKARTA Helmed
Not All That Glitters Are Gold
Most Indonesians don’t realize that the gold available on the market comes not only from major mining companies, but also from Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) that often use hazardous mercury to process gold. Fieni Aprilia/UNDP Indonesia, Elisabetta Zavoli Along with seven other countries, Indonesia is carrying out a project called Global Opportunities for
I La Galigo: Charming Buginese Epic
Presented by Ciputra Artpreneur, I La Galigo is a world-class colossal performance promoting cultural arts from the archipelago to the community, especially the young generation Photo by Ciputra Artpreneur/NOWJAKARTA I La Galigo had been performed in some of the world’s prestigious stages since 2004. It premiered at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore,
Old School BMX: When Skill Meets Nostalgia
Old School BMX (OSBMX) Jakarta is a fun community that provides room for those looking to relive the good times with classic BMX bikes and channel their hobby and exercise at the same time. Photos by Raditya Fadilla, OSBMX Jakarta We all remember E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, a movie released in the 1980s. The heroic actions of young
Yoga Gembira: Beyond Movements
Yudhi initiated to build a community called Yoga Gembira (fun yoga) in January 2009 to promote yoga to wider public. Photos By Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Practicing yoga in the middle of a green open space park can potentially break stigmas and stereotypes, in addition to strengthening the body, mind and soul. In 2008, the yoga community in
Pound Fit: A New Workout Trend
Citing from the Poundfit page, pound is world’s first cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, energising and sweat-dripping fun of playing drums. It’s originally created by two women, Kirsten Potenza and Cristina Peerenboom in the USA in 2011. In Indonesia, this sport was first introduced in August 2016 by Sana Studio and is gaining popularity among
Indoor Climbing Gym Will be Launched in September at FX Sudirman Mall
A rock climbing community, Indoclimb, in collaboration with FX Sudirman Mall is launching an extreme wall climbing facility in September which offers solid climbing system that are more natural and realistically closer to actual terrain. Indoclimb, in collaboration with FX Sudirman Mall is launching an extreme wall climbing facility in September. Photo courtesy of Indoclimb/NOW!JAKARTA
Indonesian Tempe Movement: Tempe Goes Green
Tempe is Indonesia’s most popular food. It is cheap and easy to get. In the hands of Wida Winarno, tempe’s meaning transcends superfood. Her love for fermentation process and tempe turned out to not only bring pleasure to herself, but also to many others. Then, she established Indonesian Tempe Movement to introduce and increase awareness for
Taking Initiative in Reducing Jakarta’s Waste
In the year of 2021, the Bantar Gebang landfill in Bekasi may be closed because it may not be able to accommodate more of Jakarta’s garbage. This year, DKI Jakarta Provincial Governor is aiming to increase waste reduction by 20% and waste handling by 80%, and they are inviting people of Jakarta, especially restaurateurs and
“I La Galigo” South Sulawesi’s Mythological Epic Poem Will be Performed Live at Ciputra Artpreneur
A world-class music theatre I La Galigo returns to Jakarta in July, featuring the nation’s priceless ancient literature.A world-class music theatre I La Galigo returns to Jakarta in July, featuring the nation’s priceless ancient literature. Collaborated with Bumi Purnati Foundation which produced the world-class theatre, “I La Galigo” will be performed again from 4 to 7
