Events
Spanish Vibes at Gala Laitna 2017
AIA is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1978 with the objective of conducting activities of interest to citizens of Latino America, Spain and others Spanish speaking countries residing in Indonesia. AIA also seeks to promote friendship among its members, to further interest in Indonesian cultural activities, and to give financial assistance to improve the

Catalan Cuisine and Spanish Cava with Michelin Star Chef Rovira Canudas
Spanish chef Francesc Rovira Canudas, from the Michelin-starred ‘La Fonda Xesc’ in the Catalan Pyrenees, is set to delight diners at InterContinental Bali Resort over three days in November 2017 with a series of gourmet dinners and an exclusive cooking class. Chef Francesc Rovira Francesc Rovira was taught how to cook by his mother at a very

Getting to Know Italian Filmmaker Federico Fellini
La Dolce Vita, 8 1/2 , La Strada and Juliet of the Spirits – these are only a few of the films that have sprung from the mastermind of Federico Fellini, film director and screenwriter extraordinaire. Some of his sketches and designs are now part of an exhibition currently showing at Istituto Italiano di Cultura

Too Clear for Words
“I can no longer tolerate the ‘Reformation’ Symphony, and of all my compositions it is the one I would most like to see burnt. It will never be published.” Such were Mendelssohn’s sentiments and prediction regarding his D Minor Symphony Opus 107, expressed in his letter of 1838 to Julius Rietz, his successor as Municipal

Pizza e Birra Ends “Oktoberfest e Birra 2017” with a Bang
After a month filled with authentic German delicacies, a surreal amount of beer, and fun games, Pizza e Birra ended its OKTOBERFEST E BIRRA 2017 on a high note. On 14 and 15 October 2017, Pizza e Birra successfully held its biggest event of the year: PIZZA E BIRRA OKTOBEERFEAST: Jakarta’s Annual Beer, Music and

Digital Fashion Week Comes to Jakarta
This year, Digital Fashion Week will be held in Jakarta for the first time. An online and offline platform that supports local designers, Digital Fashion Week Jakarta will take place from 13 to 15 December at Plaza Indonesia Mall, Central Jakarta. Owned and organized by Singapore-based DFW Creative, Digital Fashion Week Jakarta 2017 (DFW JKT

Twirl, Toss and Spin: World Champion Pizza Acrobat Chef Pasqualino Barbasso Visits Jakarta
There are many reasons why pizza ranks among the most popular dishes in the world. One of them is the pure delight of watching a chef tossing and spinning pizza dough in the air. And yes, there are World Championships to find the best Pizza Acrobat Chef from across the globe. Chef Pasqualino Barbasso who

ASEAN Women’s Circle of Jakarta Holds Annual Bazaar
The ASEAN Women’s Circle of Jakarta (AWC) organized its annual bazaar on 6 & 7 November at the ASEAN Secretariat in South Jakarta. Yasmin Fachir, AWC Chief Patron, officially opened the ceremony. Photo by The ASEAN Women’s Circle of Jakarta (AWC) The main goal of the AWC’s annual bazaar is to raise money for women, children

Program Notes: The Nutcracker Suite
The amount of work Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was juggling while he simultaneously labored to complete his last ballet, The Nutcracker, and subsequently the compilation which was to become popularly known as The Nutcracker Suite would amaze us today as much as it overwhelmed the composer himself. The premiere took place in December 1892 in Saint

Lazada and Ramayana Join Forces on National Online Shopping Day
Get your credit cards and shopping bags ready for Hari Belanja Nasional or National Online Shopping Day! For this special day of splurging, department store Ramayana collaborates with Lazada, one of Indonesia’s leading e-commerce, to gain special momentum and present an online shopping revolution. Florian Holm, Co-CEO Lazada Indonesia presented the Online Revolution Campaign and promoted.

Mountains Under Pressure
This year, International Mountain Day highlights issues regarding climate, hunger and migration and how they effect highlands. Themed “Mountain Under Pressure”, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations aims to encourage international communities to organize events and movements to overcome the obstacles that mountains, its surroundings areas and the people who live there face. Celebrated annually on 11 December, International

End of Year” Celebrations at Mercure Ancol
In anticipation of New Year’s Eve, Mercure Convention Center Ancol offers its guests a unique way to share this special moment – especially for families. Photo courtesy of Mercure Hotel. The hotel will host its annual fun-filled LOL NYE Party 2018, filled with happiness, fun and laughter. While the adults can enjoy the NYE gala dinner and extravagant live

Ringing in the New Year in Bali
The island of the gods is an absolute favourite destination during the festive season: from Christmas all the way to the New Year’s, Bali sees every venue lighting up with exciting events and celebrations. Here are our suggestions for those looking to ring in 2018 in Bali: Finns Beach Club This year Finns Beach Club,