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Indonesian Cuisine Meets Two Islands Reserve Wine
In mid-December, Alila Jakarta’s Executive Chef Sudiyono prepared an exquisite 5-course dinner at the hotel restaurant. The dishes – a modern interpretation of Indonesian food – were paired with Two Islands Reserve wines. Tuna Asap with Dabu – Dabu Salad paired with Two Island wines. Photo courtesy of Alila Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA Two Islands Reserve wines originate
Beringer’s Extraordinary Range of Quality
In early December, wine lovers in Jakarta were in for a treat as Mark Beringer, Chief Winemaker of internationally acclaimed Napa Valley winery Beringer Vineyards, visited the Indonesian capital to host a series of events, including a wine luncheon and soiree. Photo courtesy of Beringer Vineyards/NOW!JAKARTA The main purpose of his visit was to introduce
Why Older is Sometimes Better PART I : Communication & Literacy
It is undeniable that we have come a long way with modern technology, which has, in many ways, made life easier. At the same time, it feels like we are moving at lightning speed and everything is fleeting. Looking at the past and comparing it with the present can sometimes really put things into perspective.
A Brighter Future for Indonesia’s Children
The Hoshizora Foundation, based in Yogyakarta and founded in 2006 by a group of Indonesian students living in Japan, is committed to providing access to education for all Indonesian children. Photo courtesy of Hoshizora Foundation/NOW!JAKARTA So far, Hoshizora has reached out to more than 2000 children and over 1000 individuals and organizational sponsors to work together,
Cinerama: Art and the Moving Image in Southeast Asia
From hand-drawn animation to films and immersive installations, Singapore Art Museum’s latest exhibition, Cinerama: Art and the Moving Image in Southeast Asia, delves into individual and collective memory, identity and politics through the medium of the moving image. Photo courtesy of Singapore Art Museum/NOPW!JAKARTA Since the moving image has emerged and found its way into the
The Beauty of Dubrovnik: A Blessing and a Curse
Often referred to as “Pearl of the Adriatic Sea”, Dubrovnik’s well-preserved buildings in its distinctive Old Town radiate historic flair and medieval charm. But since the unparalleled success of HBO show “Game of Thrones”, the surge of tourists flocking to the city has almost become too much to stomach. Photo by Katrin Figge/NOW!JAKARTA Not too
Komunitas Taufan Spreads The Power of a Smile
The loss of a child is the most devastating experience a parent can face – a piece of them is lost, the future forever changed. Photo courtesy of Komunitas Taufan/NOW!JAKARTA Yeni Dewi Mulyaningsih, commonly referred to as Bu Yanie, lost her son Taufan in June 2013 to AML Leukemia. Taufan was a patient at
Spreading the Love on Valentine’s Day
Ever since Hallmark started selling their first Valentine’s Day cards in 1913, the day of love and romance has become a highly commercial affair that many have come to loathe. However, the initial idea of Valentine’s Day – showing affection to the ones we love – shouldn’t be mocked. On the contrary, we could all
Turning Over a New Leaf at TWG Tea
TWG Tea is known for its vast collection of tea varieties as well as stylish, exquisite tea rooms. Taking tea gastronomy to the next level, TWG Tea has now introduced a new Brunch Degustation Menu, available on weekends at TWG Tea Salon & Boutique in Pacific Place, South Jakarta. Photo courtesy of TWG Tea Salon &
The Soundtrack of my (Love) Life
Music can evoke the full range of human emotions: from happy to sad, from nostalgic to cheerful and from tense to relaxed. Certain songs remind us of special moments, and they help us travel back in time to remember a person, a feeling or a memorable event. What's your love playlist? Photo courtesy of Pexels/NOW!JAKARTA
Vanessa van Houten on Human Emotions and Inner Beauty
In Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s most famous play “Faust”, the title character desperately wants to “understand whatever binds the world’s innermost core together”. Vanessa van Houten’s project here*now explores the depth of inner beauty through photography. Photos courtesy of Vanessa van Houten & Erica Knecht/NOW!JAKARTA Similarly, German-American photographer and filmmaker Vanessa van Houten said that “in
The Beauty of Volunteering
Is it just me, or is the world going crazy? Every time I turn on my TV, scroll down my Twitter timeline or leaf through a newspaper, it certainly does feel that way. Photo courtesy of Pexels/NOW!JAKARTA To be honest, the state of the world is quite frustrating, if not depressing, at the moment, but
An Interview with Elaine Tan, Executive Director of the ASEAN Foundation
Three decades after ASEAN was established, leaders recognized that there remained inadequate shared prosperity, ASEAN awareness and contact among the people in the region – thus the ASEAN Foundation was born. Executive Director of ASEAN Foundation, Elaine Tan. Photo by Basuki Nugroho/NOW!JAKARTA Established in 1997, the ASEAN Foundation aims to build a prosperous and cohesive
