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La Pavana Comes to Bandung
There are many theories regarding the origin of the slow processional dance of 16th- and 17th-century Europe, the Pavane. Typically, the debate sways between Spanish (pavón) or Italian (derived from a town or dialect in Padova) roots. Perhaps the most interesting is one which suggests that it was introduced into the Spanish courts by the
Interview with Robert Nordling, Music Director of The Bandung Philharmonic
Many, if not most music directors of Indonesian orchestras seem to begin by considering the public’s existing preferences in determining the orchestra’s musical direction. Instead, based on an observation of past and future concert programs, you seem to have begun with an ideal and expect the rest to follow. Why? How would you define the
From Bollywood to Jakarta for Love and Art
Magic happens to people who don’t give up. For upcoming artist Priyanka Bhattacharya, this famous quote came to life when her artworks were picked to be showcased at the recently culminated Art Jakarta 2017. “Even though my love affair with canvas started when my father gifted me my first set of crayons, I drifted away
Meeting A Young Hazara Artist In Jakarta
“When no one listens to you, you are forced to change your language. Art is my language. It gave me the voice that I was denied. Though it is silent, I feel it is very powerful.” Farahnaz Salehi I met a young Hazara artist on a rainy night. It was 12 o’clock midnight, outside was pitch
The Remarkable World of Harry Darsono
Harry Darsono, designer extraordinaire and philanthropist at heart, reveals a glimpse into his life and work during a remarkable tour of the Harry Darsono Museum. It is easy to spot the Harry Darsono museum in Cilandak, South Jakarta – its grandeur and baroque style makes it stand out from the other buildings in the neighborhood.
The Charm and Beauty of Ballet
Photos by Sasha Muldya Natakusumah Studio: Kemang Dance Center Jl. Bangka Raya No 5C Jakarta Selatan www.kemangdancecenter.com Apparel: www.balletlove.co
Celebrating Indonesian Cuisine
Petty Elliott digs deep into the minds of two leading chefs for their thoughts on how to put Indonesian food culture on the global culinary map. Chef Ray Adriansyah with Chef Elke Plasmeijer and Adi Karmayasa Any visitor to our capital Jakarta, or the globally recognised tourist island of Bali, can enjoy a vast array
The Expert View on Jakarta’s Culinary Scene
Jakarta is a city that never sleeps. As the capital of Indonesia, the city is vibrant, bustling, sometimes chaotic, but always surprising – the same can be said about its culinary scene. Every week, new restaurants, cafes and bars open and try their luck to catch the attention of Jakarta’s passionate foodies. Some simply vanish
Indonesian Cuisine Shines at Samsara
A passion for authentic Indonesian food, served in elegant and chic surroundings – this is what new restaurant Samsara in South Jakarta is all about. Located in the green and leafy neighborhood of Kebayoran Baru, Samsara only recently opened its doors, but has already garnered a number of patrons who quickly fell in love with
Indonesia’s Wine Scene
Up until a little less than ten years ago, wine was hard to come by in Indonesia. Citing religious or cultural concerns, several ASEAN countries – including Indonesia, where the legal drinking age is 21 – excluded wine and spirits from tariffs commitments in the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement back in 2009. Due to
Crave A Meatless Menu for Veggie Lovers at Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta
For the third year in a row, Hard Rock is launching new offerings from its limited-time vegetarian menu, just in time for Vegetarian Awareness Month. From 2 to 31 October, Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta will expand its legendary menu to serve up fresh and new vegetarian-friendly dishes. Enjoy new menus from Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta
The Perfect Remedy of Sweet Sunday Brunch
In 1985, English writer Guy Beringer first coined the term “brunch” in an essay, published in Hunter’s Weekly, where he argued that brunch would serve as the perfect remedy for Sunday morning hangovers. “Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting,” he wrote. “It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied
Food (Ordering) Made Easy
Thanks to online reservation platforms, booking restaurants and ordering food is now easier than ever. Whatever your need – hosting an event, ordering in on either weekdays or weekend, or giving in to guilty pleasures when the late night hunger attacks – there are now apps and websites that enable you to do so, without
