Sergeant Pepper Marches East: The Beatles in Indonesia
In October 1962 I was privileged to witness, in the Cavern Club in Liverpool, three working-class scouse lads, (plus one,...
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Intercultural Communication Key to Global Understanding
BOOK REVIEW “Cultures and Communication” An Indonesian Scholar’s Perspective. In an increasingly globalised world, how people interact across cultures have...
BVR Foundation Preserves Bali’s Culture through Art
Bali’s culture and traditions are commonly practiced daily. As a favourite holiday destination, preservation of cultural practices can face hurdles....
HiFFest 2020 “Self-Identity”: Seeing Change as a Source of Opportunity
HighScope Film Festival (HiFFest), an annual short film competition for junior high school students organised by OSIS SMP Sekolah HighScope...
Looking into University Press in Indonesia
The crucial role of the university press in disseminating knowledge, research and academic works to the public has been indubitable....
A Night with Marskanskey String Quartet
When I tell my friends the classical string quartet performance I stumbled on was the highlight of my Christmas vacation,...
Birdwatching: How To Get Started
Birdwatching is one of the many ways to relieve the stress that the world thrusts upon us. But to get...
Literary Postmodern Perspective in “Will Badrul Mustafa Never Die”?
“Will Badrul Mustafa Never Die? Verse from the Front” comprises a series of poetry that incorporates various traditions into modern literary...
We The Fest 2020 Virtual Home Edition Line-up
We The Fest 2020 Virtual Home Edition by Ismaya Live on 26 and 27 September 2020 has announced a series...
Surrealist Olivier Lamboray Chased the Colour Blue in Bali and Found It
Belgian surrealist painter Olivier Lamboray has lived in Bali for about 20 years. Appreciated worldwide for his highly recognisable work...
With Jean-Rene Gossart, French Theatre is taking Root in Bali
One could say that French-speaking communities around Asia are very lucky to be able to attend various stage plays every...
Top Ten Open Areas to Go Around Jakarta
With the COVID-19 pandemic hanging around, it’s been hard to find things to do to entertain ourselves, especially with children....
Bundesliga and Mola TV Sign Five-Year Broadcasting Deal
Bundesliga International, a fully owned subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, and Mola TV have agreed to a long-term broadcasting...
Children’s Activities in Jakarta
At first glance, Jakarta may not seem that promising for children. Indeed, if you come from a developed world city...
Lee Man Fong’s “Margasatwa dan Puspita Indonesia” Restored
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta has restored the phenomenal painting of Lee Man Fong entitled “Margasatwa dan Puspita Indonesia” (1913–1988). As...
Why Should Everyone Paint Online?
In the simplest terms, art-based therapy is a psychotherapy that makes use of the art process instead of more traditional...
Top 2020’s Most Hotly Anticipated Movies
With cinemas gradually set to open to the public under strict health protocols, it’s time to watch your favourite movies...
Melomaniac, Java Festival Production’s Latest Creation
The new normal is here so it’s time to create a new way to entertain ourselves. Java Festival Production’s latest...
Capture Sanur the Andaz Way
Andaz Bali, the latest Hyatt resort on the island, is launching a photography competition and invites local photography enthusiasts to...
Top K-Dramas to Binge On
K-drama, the shortened name for Korean TV drama, has been receiving a heightened buzz this year, especially during the quarantine....
Break in the Clouds – Film Industry
Many industries have been experiencing downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the phrase coined by Teri Hatcher goes, “Patience is...