Events
UWRF 2017 Returns with Legendary Line Up
Temples, rice fields and… writers? It may not be the first thing you think of when you think of Ubud, Bali’s cultural capital, but for the last 14 years the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has brought the legends of the literary world into this lush little town. NOW! Jakarta readers can save 20% on 4-Day
Getting Up Close and Personal With Your Literary Heroes at the UWRF
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), set to embark on a new journey this 25-29 October 2017, will be no passive experience. Yes, it is the best opportunity to hear from the world’s leading literary icons here in Indonesia, but even better than that is that with the Festival’s Special Events programme, you are
The Reason You Will Go to Bali This October
AYODYA BATIK FESTIVAL The Indonesian Batik, recognised in 2009 as a “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO, is an intricate process of repeated application of wax to cloth over a multiple-dyeing process. And celebrating the rich legacy of Batik, the Ayodya Resort Bali is hosting the Ayodya Batik Festival 2017 from
Jakarta Fashion Week 2018
The 10th Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW 2018) will start soon this month in October 21st – October 27th 2017. The Biggest fashion week in Indonesia, JFW will be held at Senayan City as the same host last year. This year, JFW has stepped out to celebrate ten years as a platform in Indonesia’s fashion industry.
Evening Lectures : A Place to Meet and Exchange Ideas
Once a month both expats and Indonesian citizens gather at Dutch cultural center Erasmus Huis to listen to interesting English-spoken lectures and exchange ideas and opinions. This Evening Lectures Series is organized by the Indonesian Heritage Society since 1973. The topics are very diverse, but always about Indonesia. The lectures are a good opportunity to
Oktobeerfeast 2017 is Coming Back to Town
Pizza e Birra’s Oktobeerfeast 2017 comes back to Jakarta this weekend as the perfect getaway to enjoy beer, music and food with your friends. Held for the third time since 2015, Oktobeerfeast is inspired by the original Oktoberfest, which is held every year in Munich, Germany and presents fun activities, live music and – of
Indonesia Comic Con 2017, Incorporates East and West Pop Culture
The country’s biggest pop culture convention, Indonesia Comic Con 2017 is back! Titled “We are Pop Culture”, Indonesia Comic Con 2017 will be held over two days at Jakarta Convention Center on 28 & 29 October. Indonesia Comic Con 2017 will feature 180 exhibitors from eight countries such as the US, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia and include Marvel Studios’ Road to Infinity Wars, Walt Disney Indonesia’s
UK/ID Festival 2017 Celebrates Unity in Diversity
From 17 to 22 October, the British Council in Indonesia hosts the UK/ID Festival 2017 at The Establishment, SCBD, South Jakarta to celebrate the value of human, cultural and ecological diversity of both the UK and Indonesia as well as to illustrate the creative potential of the two countries. Titled “Come Together”, the festival involves 32
The Best Halloween Parties in Jakarta
Even though Halloween is not an Indonesian tradition, people here have been quick to adapt and include it in their yearly list of celebrations. In 2017, Halloween events are held at various venues across the city, including hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs. Organizers come up with different themes, games and costume competitions, which – let’s
Grand Indonesia Takes You to Hong Kong Disneyland – For Real
Christmas holidays are around the corner and Hong Kong Disneyland brings excitement to Grand Indonesia, Jakarta’s biggest mall. As the nearest Disney theme park to Indonesia, Hong Kong Disneyland will enchant visitors to the mall by providing a glimpse into its festive and miraculous Christmas celebration. From 30 November to 7 January, several areas of the mall will
The Australian and New Zealand Association Holds Charity Ball
The Australian and New Zealand Association (ANZA) Jakarta raised funds to benefit underprivileged communities in Jakarta at the association’s annual charity ball, which was held on 30 September. “The generosity of our guests and sponsors has been absolutely wonderful,” said ANZA President, Tania Goodacre. The event was supported by several international and local brands including
Spanish Vibes at Gala Laitna 2017
AIA is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1978 with the objective of conducting activities of interest to citizens of Latino America, Spain and others Spanish speaking countries residing in Indonesia. AIA also seeks to promote friendship among its members, to further interest in Indonesian cultural activities, and to give financial assistance to improve the
Catalan Cuisine and Spanish Cava with Michelin Star Chef Rovira Canudas
Spanish chef Francesc Rovira Canudas, from the Michelin-starred ‘La Fonda Xesc’ in the Catalan Pyrenees, is set to delight diners at InterContinental Bali Resort over three days in November 2017 with a series of gourmet dinners and an exclusive cooking class. Chef Francesc Rovira Francesc Rovira was taught how to cook by his mother at a very