With more than 100 guests, NOW! Jakarta celebrated its annual Client Gathering at Singosari Room, Hotel Borobudur on November 30. This appreciation night was dedicated to NOW! Jakarta’s most loyal clients and advertisers. Patrick Beck, General Manager of the Borobudur Hotel, warmly welcomed the attendees – all dressed according to the theme of the evening,

special occasions call for a toast with a drink (or two, or three, or more). As we enter the festive season and look forward to celebrating Christmas and New Year’s, here are a few drinks, recommended and created by two of Jakarta’s most passionate mixologists, that will spice up your holidays. Devi Siagian, Head Bar,

Qatar Airways invites travellers to enjoy a number of exceptional deals across the airline’s global network. Until January 16th, the airline offers extraordinary deals for business class and economy class along with special companion fares, discount on group bookings and free flights for kids, with terms and conditions applied. The Qatar Airways Travel Festival online Treasure

Following a series of successful programmes such as Dance Prix Indonesia, Miko Fogarty’s Ballet Tour and Comdance Indonesia Competition, Indonesia Dance Society (IDS) returns with a groundbreaking and exhilarating ballet programme, the International Ballet Star Gala.   Scheduled for 4 February 2017 at 7:30 pm in Teater Jakarta, Taman Ismail Marzuki, this gala performance features ten internationally acclaimed principal dancers,

KidZania Jakarta holds a series of special events with the theme “New Beginnings” until January 29 to welcome the Lunar New Year, with all activities featuring elements of education and entertainment in line with KidZania’s concept. During the festivities of Lunar New Year, kids can engage in the following fun activities: – Making a book cover

If I were to mention an Indonesian choir that has won top prizes at various choral competitions in Europe, many if not most of us would immediately think it was a reference to, well, that one single choir you are now thinking of. Granted, regular readers would be aware that there are in fact several

Grand Indonesia, one of the biggest shopping malls in the city, has organised various events to celebrate the festive Chinese New Year under the theme “Lunar of the Orient.” Visitors can enjoy the international performance “Exhilarating Acrobatic Umbrella & Jar Juggler Show from China” at the Fountain Atrium, 3A Floor, West Mall, or Shanghai Dance, Chinese

A global celebration of yoga, dance and music, the annual BaliSpirit Festival will take place in Ubud, Bali, from March 19 until 26 this year, maintaining its reputation as one of the top festivals worldwide. The BaliSpirit Festival, already in its 10th edition, celebrates the richness of culture, the sanctity of the environment, and harmony between

In this long-awaited month, Jakarta residents will finally get to cast their vote on who they wish to be DKI 1 for the next five years. Illustration by Naufal Hanif Putera Novianto To be fair, the political privilege to vote is not merely reserved for people in the Big Durian. For the first time ever

Forget the city’s hustle and bustle for a moment. There are many things to do in Jakarta which don’t include shopping at the malls. City people often feel the need for challenging outdoor activities. With a penchant for excitement and an adrenaline pumping, they will be delighted by the myriad of adventure sports that can

As 71 years of continual struggle have flown by since Indonesia made its first appearance on the global political map on August 17th 1945. The country has a host  of long lasting  traditions to commemorate the day when it was finally liberated from both the Dutch and Japanese colonizations : from the ceremony at the State

Oktoberfest has grown into one of the most anticipated and popular events for the residents of Jakarta – and we’re not surprised! Filled with ice-cold beers, meaty feasts and quirky folk music, this Bavarian folk festival has certainly made its mark in the capital. If you love a good brew and a plate of tasty bratwurst then you’ll