Events
Bring Out The Most Fun Oktoberfest in Town!
It’s that time of year again, where fun and enjoyment come to live at the Oktoberfest. As a very experienced host of the event, widely praised for always organising an authentic Bavarian experience, Hotel Aryaduta Jakarta proudly presents the 28th Oktoberfest 2016. This year, Oktoberfest will be held on 15 and 16 September 2016 at
Korea and Indonesia Engage in a “Dialogue with the Senses”
Between 21 October and 3 November, Korea and Indonesia will join forces to present the media installation art exhibition “Dialogue with the Senses” at Galeria Fatahillah, Kota Tua, Jakarta. The idea for this joint effort in the field of art was born in 2013 when Korea and Indonesia celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations, and it
Summerfling Party
Sanmig Light held a roadshow party themed "Summerfling" it will be held in on 21 to 22 October at Jakarta then followed on 29 to 30 October and 6 November in Bali. Will be present 10 DJ accompanying Summerfling roadshow such as; Anto Polski, Gowik, Fadlie, Lucky Wijaya, Micko, Cream & Tanzel, Tiara Eve &
Celebrating Hungary’s National Day in Style
To celebrate Hungary’s National Day on 2 November, the Embassy of Hungary invites representatives of the Indonesian public life and members of the international community in Jakarta to a special reception that includes a performance by Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer Balázs Havasi. “His music show blends the depth and discipline of classical tradition with
16 Indonesian Cities Celebrate World Heart Day
World Heart Day is commemorated every year on September 29. This year, national heart care organisation Yayasan Jantung Indonesia (YJI) organised various simultaneous events in 16 major cities across the country including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Jayapura, to raise public awareness for cardiovascular diseases. In Jakarta, more than 5,000 participants of all ages flocked to
The ANZA Circus Comes to Town
The 2016 ANZA Ball, “A Night Under The Big Top” was another triumph of pure enjoyment as a delirious crowd packed the ballroom in the Grand Sahid Jaya, at the same time raising much needed funds for their social welfare programs. The ANZA President, Carmen Gleeson, cutely attired as a mime artist, and her committee
The Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair is Back!
Following the success of the Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF) 2016 Phase 1 in April, Indonesia’s national airline is set to return with the second phase of the fair from October 7 to 9 at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC). According to A. Toni Soetirto, Director of Commerce Garuda Indonesia, the exhibition aims to support national
Lion Dancers Roar In Jakarta
Barongsai – or lion dance – is one of the most beloved Chinese performing arts form that has endured for many centuries. A combination of kung fu, acrobatic skills and music, this dance is performed to chase away evil spirits and instead bring happiness, good luck and a long life. Barongsai nowadays is closely associated
Peter Pan On Ice Lands in Jakarta
Be ready for a spectacular show of Peter Pan on Ice at Ecovention, Ancol, Jakarta between 24 and 26 March, presenting professional Russian ice skaters from The Russian Ice Stars! For the first time, promoter PT Maya Abadi Teknologi brings J.M. Barrie’s legendary character Peter Pan to Jakarta to entertain the audience with this international performance
A Memorable Night with Air Supply and Sultan Hotel & Residence
Australian soft rock band Air Supply is back in Jakarta to serenade their loyal fans! On 3 March, the duo consisting of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell will perform at the Kasablanka Main Hall to take their Indonesian on a flashback journey, presenting their greatest hits for their 40th anniversary ”Celebration of Love” concert. Prior to the concert, Air
Marching For Women’s Rights
More than 1000 people gathered on Saturday morning, March 4, at Sarinah Thamrin in the center of the city to join the Women’s March to the State Palace in order to demand equal rights for women and minority groups, sporting mainly pink and purple outfits and carrying signs. The march was organized by several organizations
Jakarta Concerts in March
May March be a time of celebration for decent Jakartans. Hopefully, the following recommended concerts need not be any form of consolation. Violin Concerto Singaporean violinist Jun Hong Loh has won numerous awards, including most notably 1st Prize at Gisborne International Music Competition as well as 1st Prize and Audience award at the Atlantic Symphony
Indonesian Student Becomes Ambassador for One Day
19-year-old Datu Damarjiwo, an International Relations student from UGM Yogyakarta, had the chance to become the Danish Ambassador to Indonesia for one day and gain insight into the daily job and tasks of a diplomat. Organised by the Embassy of Denmark in collaboration with The Habibie Centre, the fourth edition of the competition #Ambassador1Day saw