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Gebug Light: Battle of Light
A group of artists from Karangasem, Bali, Dewari Swari and Sekar performed “Gebug Light – Bala Samar” at Auditorium Galeri Indonesia Kaya in Jakarta on 5 March. Inspired by several sacred dances in Bali where the dancers become the medium of the gods and spirits to cleanse the earth, the performance was held on a
Finding Small Ways to Make a Difference
On March 10, the Fine Arts Theatre of the Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) was home to an unforgettable evening as it hosted the concert “A Voice That Cares”. Initiated by Ayoni Thompson, one of the members of Popular Musicians Union and JIS, and in collaboration with Wisma Cheshire, a foundation that provides a home and skills
Singapore Intercultural School Announces New Academic Program
In order to help parents and students to select the best college abroad, Singapore Intercultural School (SIS) announced that it will have two academic intakes this year: the first one from January to December 2017 for Southern Hemisphere universities/colleges, the and second one from August 2017 to June 2018 for Northern Hemisphere universities/colleges. SIS not
Triumph Opens New Showroom in Kemang
The quest for speed never slows down. In the world of motorcycles, no other bike-maker has been as influential as Triumph Motorcycles. The largest British motorcycle manufacturer established in 1984, Triumph has also made its way to Indonesia. To appreciate the enthusiasm of Triumph’s loyal fans, brand holder PT Garda Andalan Selaran (GAS) recently opened
Plaza Indonesia Celebrates 27th Anniversary With Colourful Events
Jakarta’s prestigious shopping mall Plaza Indonesia celebrated its 27th anniversary with the theme “Roaring 27” to strengthen its image as a one-stop-destination through a variety of innovations and quality improvement in order to remain relevant to the trends and needs of our dynamic lifestyle. Unlike previously, the celebration this time was held on 11 March with
Grab Launches GrabShare
The growing number of vehicles on Jakarta’s streets – which steadily increases each year – adds to the congestion in the city. According to the Jakarta Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), motorcycle and cars, respectively, are the main reasons for the many traffic jams in the capital. In order to optimize the use of cars
Exclusive Batik Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Jakarta
Fairmont Jakarta collaborates with iconic and luxury batik brand Iwan Tirta Private Collection and invites guests to enjoy afternoon tea at the hotel’s Peacock Lounge with a special batik edition from 1 April to 31 May. Inspired by the beauty of local batik traditions, the hotel’s signature afternoon tea reflects this spirit through various colours and patterns.
TEDxBinusSchool Aims to Engage and Inspire
On 11 March, Binus School Simprug together organized TEDxBinusSchool in Jakarta. The event is expected become a platform for motivators and inspirational figures, as well as a place of discussion and dialogue among Indonesian students who have the desire to move forward and go international. TEDxBinusSchool was conceived to connect people and inspiring young Indonesian people,
Epoch Blooming Toys Expands Business Strategy
Educational toy company PT IndoPassion Marketing will be officially renamed PT Epoch Blooming Toys in April 2017, marking the transition of management in Southeast Asian markets as well as to introduce its newest slogan “Let’s Bloom Together”. Epoch Co., Ltd. is mostly known for its Sylvanian Families characters that were first introduced in 1985, nostalgic
New Balance Debuts the 247 Classic
Popular shoe brand New Balance recently launched its latest 247 Classic collection. Sporting a clean and simple design,the understated silhouette sees a mesh-constructed upper, foam synthetics on the side panels and heel counter, signature “N” logo branding in a contrasting color for men’s, and a tonal 3M “N” logo for the women’s version. This collection
Under Armour Holds Fitness Challenge in Southeast Asia
Well-known sportswear label Under Armour organizes regional urban fitness challenge “The Test of Will 2017” to celebrate human performance through intense functional training challenges for the most determined athletes, goal-getters and fitness aspirants. The regional fitness competition takes place in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Indonesia this year. Participants will compete in a
Promoting Local Coffee from West Java at Papandayan
5-star hotel Papandayan is determined to promote coffee from West Java after it was named the winner of the Specialty Coffee Association of America Expo in Atlanta, USA in April 2016. To give a higher appreciation to local products, the hotel serves West Javanese coffee in its Mirten Lounge. The hotel invites guests to taste
Incredible Arts the Barberini Museum
Art lovers who are planning to visit Germany should plan to stop by in Potsdam, neighbour city to the capital Berlin. Immerse yourself in the world of impressionism at Barberini Museum, a new attraction that opened its doors to the public in January. The museum, located in the reconstructed Barberini Palace, boasts a historical facade
