Jakarta Independent Film Festival and CathayPlay Presents Road to 3rd JIFF Indonesia ExpatJun 16, 20220 Towards the Jakarta Independent Film Festival (JIFF) taking place on 16-20th November 2022, “Road to 3rd JIFF” will be one Read more
Weaving in Bali Stephanie BrookesMay 28, 20220 Stephanie Brookes writes about Pejeng Kangin, a resilient weaving village just outside Ubud that has united the weavers of Bali Read more
Top Single Expats Hang Out Spots Indonesia ExpatFeb 3, 2022February 5, 20220 Singledom isn’t all that bad. Research shows people are choosing to stay single longer and settle down older. Jumping into Read more
Joseph Conrad’s Eastern Voyages, by Ian Burnet Ian BurnetJan 14, 20220 The title caught my eye immediately: Joseph Conrad’s Eastern Voyages, Tales of Singapore and an East Borneo River. The cover, Read more
Sergeant Pepper Marches East: The Beatles in Indonesia Dachlan CartwrightOct 8, 20210 In October 1962 I was privileged to witness, in the Cavern Club in Liverpool, three working-class scouse lads, (plus one, Read more
Intercultural Communication Key to Global Understanding Donny SyofyanJul 8, 2021July 9, 20210 BOOK REVIEW “Cultures and Communication” An Indonesian Scholar’s Perspective. In an increasingly globalised world, how people interact across cultures have Read more
BVR Foundation Preserves Bali’s Culture through Art Indonesia ExpatApr 26, 2021July 9, 20210 Bali’s culture and traditions are commonly practiced daily. As a favourite holiday destination, preservation of cultural practices can face hurdles. Read more
HiFFest 2020 “Self-Identity”: Seeing Change as a Source of Opportunity Indonesia ExpatFeb 22, 2021July 9, 20210 HighScope Film Festival (HiFFest), an annual short film competition for junior high school students organised by OSIS SMP Sekolah HighScope Read more
Looking into University Press in Indonesia Donny SyofyanJan 14, 2021July 12, 20210 The crucial role of the university press in disseminating knowledge, research and academic works to the public has been indubitable. Read more
A Night with Marskanskey String Quartet Indonesia ExpatJan 13, 2021November 10, 20210 When I tell my friends the classical string quartet performance I stumbled on was the highlight of my Christmas vacation, Read more
Birdwatching: How To Get Started Indonesia ExpatDec 26, 2020July 9, 20210 Birdwatching is one of the many ways to relieve the stress that the world thrusts upon us. But to get Read more
Literary Postmodern Perspective in “Will Badrul Mustafa Never Die”? Donny SyofyanDec 17, 2020July 9, 20210 “Will Badrul Mustafa Never Die? Verse from the Front” comprises a series of poetry that incorporates various traditions into modern literary Read more
We The Fest 2020 Virtual Home Edition Line-up Indonesia ExpatSep 21, 2020July 9, 20210 We The Fest 2020 Virtual Home Edition by Ismaya Live on 26 and 27 September 2020 has announced a series Read more
Surrealist Olivier Lamboray Chased the Colour Blue in Bali and Found It Indonesia ExpatSep 21, 2020November 10, 20210 Belgian surrealist painter Olivier Lamboray has lived in Bali for about 20 years. Appreciated worldwide for his highly recognisable work Read more
With Jean-Rene Gossart, French Theatre is taking Root in Bali Indonesia ExpatAug 11, 2020July 9, 20210 One could say that French-speaking communities around Asia are very lucky to be able to attend various stage plays every Read more
Top Ten Open Areas to Go Around Jakarta Indonesia ExpatAug 10, 2020July 9, 20210 With the COVID-19 pandemic hanging around, it’s been hard to find things to do to entertain ourselves, especially with children. Read more
Bundesliga and Mola TV Sign Five-Year Broadcasting Deal Indonesia ExpatAug 6, 2020July 9, 20210 Bundesliga International, a fully owned subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, and Mola TV have agreed to a long-term broadcasting Read more
Children’s Activities in Jakarta SimonAug 5, 2020July 26, 20210 At first glance, Jakarta may not seem that promising for children. Indeed, if you come from a developed world city Read more
Lee Man Fong’s “Margasatwa dan Puspita Indonesia” Restored Indonesia ExpatAug 4, 2020July 9, 20210 Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta has restored the phenomenal painting of Lee Man Fong entitled “Margasatwa dan Puspita Indonesia” (1913–1988). As Read more
Why Should Everyone Paint Online? Indonesia ExpatJul 21, 2020July 9, 20210 In the simplest terms, art-based therapy is a psychotherapy that makes use of the art process instead of more traditional Read more
Top 2020’s Most Hotly Anticipated Movies Indonesia ExpatJul 16, 2020July 9, 20210 With cinemas gradually set to open to the public under strict health protocols, it’s time to watch your favourite movies Read more