Make a Difference While Styling & Profiling At The BWA Charity Ball
On Saturday, 17 May 2025, BWA will host the BWA Charity Ball at the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta. After the COVID years necessitated cutbacks, the BWA committee was dead set on coming back to the Jakarta social calendar with a return to form reminiscent of past balls, like 2020’s Arabian Nights Ball. The British Women’s Association
Melati Wijsen’s Lessons from a Full-Time Changemaker
In her newly published book, ‘Change Starts Now,’ Melati Wijsen reflects on more than a decade as an environmental activist, and shares her valuable ‘100 lessons’ for any aspiring changemaker, young and old. At the age of 12, Melati and her younger sister Isabel began campaigning against single-use plastic bags in Bali, calling for an
Prominent Women’s Communities in Jakarta
As the world marks International Women’s Day on 8 March and Indonesia celebrates Kartini Day on 21 April this year, it is only fitting that for this edition’s community section we turn the spotlight to these remarkable women’s communities in Jakarta. These communities, many of which were established decades ago, not only provide a valuable
United through Badminton: 75 Years of Denmark-Indonesia Diplomatic Relations
This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Indonesia. To celebrate, the Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and sponsorship from Danish and Indonesian companies, hosted a special badminton tournament. Badminton has long been a shared passion in both countries, symbolising friendship,
Mary Poppins Jr. Takes Flight at Global Jaya School
The stage at Global Jaya School transformed into a world of whimsy and wonder as Mary Poppins Jr. delighted audiences over its two-night run from 14–15 February. This vibrant adaptation of the beloved Disney classic proved that with a spoonful of sugar (and a great deal of talent), anything is possible. Led by the school’s
Jakarta’s Cultural Communities: Seeking the Artistic Connection
Jakarta’s cultural communities know that the very essence of art is community: it can only thrive on human connection and inter-activity. It can also bridge divides and unite differences. And in a world where rapidly evolving technologies are in fact isolating us further from each other, we must find ways to connect and engage in
Kinokuniya Returns to Sogo Plaza Senayan
Kinokuniya Bookstore, a renowned Japanese-born bookstore that has been a part of Indonesia’s literary landscape for 34 years, is now delighting book lovers once again with its reopening at Sogo Plaza Senayan, found on the mall’s 5th floor. Adopting a minimalist concept, the store creates a comfortable space for book enthusiasts to browse and purchase
A Christmas Message: Will We Go Looking For Him?
Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the time when Herod was king. Soon afterwards, some men who studied the stars came from the East to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the baby born to be the king of the Jews? We saw his star when it came up in the
British School Jakarta Rocks the Stage with “We Will Rock You”
British School Jakarta (BSJ) recently captivated audiences with their vibrant production of We Will Rock You (WWRY), the hit musical based on Queen’s iconic songs, written by Ben Elton. Performed at the BSJ World Theatre in Bintaro Jaya, the show ran on November 25, 26, and 28, showcasing the remarkable talents of BSJ’s students through
Best Charities in Jakarta: Where to Give This Christmas Season
The Christmas season is sometimes called the ‘season of giving’, and whilst that certainly has to do with the practice of giving Christmas presents, this also stems from a tradition of charitable giving at the end of the year. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, it doesn’t matter —what better way is there to show
Reviving Batik in Jakarta: Preserving The City’s Textile Artisans
Unlike Solo, Pekalongan, Yogyakarta, Cirebon or Lasem, Jakarta is not on the radar when we think of batik producing regions. At least, it’s no longer on the radar, as Jakarta was once one of the main hubs for batik-making, complete with its own motifs and styles. So, what happened? Here we explore the history of
A Window into the Art, History & Culture of Kota Tua Jakarta
“The Art, History & Culture of Kota Tua of Jakarta” was an outstanding event hosted by the Indonesian Heritage Society on 21 August 2024. The event took place in the soon-to-be-opened House of Tugu, Kota Tua, granting participants a sneak peak into an extraordinary destination found in the historic heart of the city. With a
Vox Populi: What Are Your Hopes for a Non-Capital Jakarta?
In losing its title as Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta must spread its many feathers to show the world what it has to offer. So, NOW! Jakarta asks prominent figures what their hopes are for a Jakarta without its title, asking them to answer about their field, industry or community. Here’s what they had to say:
