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Transfromasi Hijau: Community Organisation Addresses the City’s Environmental Issues
The concrete jungle of Jakarta faces chronic flooding problems due to various issues, not least because of clogged rivers. The lack of open green spaces indirectly affects communities negatively, too. Many of the city’s residents appear apathetic about environmental problems but a group of seven young people, who first met up in 2006, set up
Gary Bencheghib Educates Communities on Environmental Issues Through Film
The environmental filmmaker Gary Bencheghib and his brother Sam Bencheghib have helped raise awareness through films about their expeditions to some of the world’s most polluted waterways. American filmaker Gary Bencheghib and his brother Sam Bencheghib has helped clean up most pulluted waters in United States and Indonesia through his work in documentary feature. Photo courtesy of Make A
Padma Hotel Bandung Offers Couples Weddings in Nature
The perfect wedding starts with the perfect venue. For couples looking for stunning scenery on their big day, Champaca Deck at Padma Hotel Bandung is the best option. For couples looking for stunning scenery on their big day, Champaca Deck at Padma Hotel Bandung is the best option. Photo courtesy of Padma Hotel Bandung/NOW!JAKARTA Located
Hamburg Steak Specialist Ishigamaya Opens in Jakarta
PT Rizki Bukit Abadi has collaborated with the Japanese company to help open the brand’s first international outlet in Jakarta. Located near the Japanese department store Lumine at Plaza Indonesia’s Level 5, Ishigamaya recently opened its doors for foodies in the capital to taste the premium quality of hamburg steak. Photo courtesy of Ishigamaya/NOW!JAKARTA Located
Love and O2 Help Keep the Forest Alive
Tropical rainforests are often referred to as the “lungs of the earth” as they contribute 40 per cent of the world’s oxygen. In Indonesia, Kalimantan is home to the country’s largest rainforest. Internationally acclaimed jewellery designer and philanthropist, Delia von Rueti has drawn attention to the need to conserve the country’s vital rainforest area by
A More Inclusive Environment for Special Needs Children at Saraswati Learning Center
Bringing up and educating a child with special needs requires patience. Many parents find the early years challenging, and it isn’t easy when communities do not respect these individuals. Saraswati Learning Center addresses the needs of these children and helps educate them in a supportive environment. Saraswati Learning Center addresses the needs of these
Laras Kasih Uses Art as Therapy for Kids with Cancers
For an hour a week, Laras Kasih, a community of artists, gives children with cancer a reason to smile. Laras Kasih, a community of painters who specialise in watercolours volunteer their time at the hospital helping children paint. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Childhood is a time of joy, of having the freedom to run amock
Embrace the Diversity of Music at the 15th Java Jazz Festival
To celebrate its 15 year, the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JIJJF) presents a line up of artists geared towards its new target market—millennials. 2019 BNI Java Jazz Festival will be held from 1 to 3 March at JIEXPO Kemayoran. Photo courtesy of Java Festival Production/NOW!JAKARTA The annual event, held in March is like an
British School Jakarta Opens Scholarship for Indonesian Students
Indonesian students who are going to continue their education after graduating from senior high school have the opportunity to enroll in a two-year International Baccalaureate diploma programme offered by the British School Jakarta – an IB World School and member of the International Baccalaureate organisation. Image source: www.bsj.sch.id There are two free places for Indonesian
Sweet Luxury at Keraton Lounge
Keraton At The Plaza has a special treat in store for its guests: the hotel has invited Shaun Teo, a young and talented artisan baker from Malaysia, to present his skills to create luxurious pastries and cakes. “Sweet Luxury High Tea”, available from November 16th to 30th, can be enjoyed all day long at the Keraton
Celebrating Michelin-starred Cuisine With Curate
Curate is Asia’s first Michelin Chef showcase restaurant, which opened in April2016, and is home to Art at Curate, a series of culinary pop-up events featuring specially selected Michelin-starred chefs in partnership with Michelin Guide Singapore and Robert Parker Wine Advokate. Through this event, epicureans have the opportunity to indulge in Michelin-starred cuisine without having
Ciputra Receives Maecenas FTI Award
The 2016 Indonesia Theater Federation Awards Night was held successfully on 26 December at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta. This annual event has entered its 11th anniversary organized by Indonesia Theater Federation (FTI) as an institution that consistently pays attention to the development of modern theatre in the country which builds awareness of the
How to Spend the Joyous Season at Mercure Simatupang?
The joyous season comes to Mercure Jakarta Simatupang. Guests can look forward to fantastic promotion offers for New Year’s Eve buffet dinner and party under the night sky. Buy 1 Get 1 Room Promo Until 30 December, by paying IDR 1,248,000++ you can enjoy buffet breakfast for two persons, two nights stay and one free stay on
