As the world marks International Women’s Day on 8 March and Indonesia celebrates Kartini Day on 21 April this year, it is only fitting that for this edition’s community section we turn the spotlight to these remarkable women’s communities in Jakarta. These communities, many of which were established decades ago, not only provide a valuable

This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Indonesia. To celebrate, the Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and sponsorship from Danish and Indonesian companies, hosted a special badminton tournament. Badminton has long been a shared passion in both countries, symbolising friendship,

The stage at Global Jaya School transformed into a world of whimsy and wonder as Mary Poppins Jr. delighted audiences over its two-night run from 14–15 February. This vibrant adaptation of the beloved Disney classic proved that with a spoonful of sugar (and a great deal of talent), anything is possible. Led by the school’s

Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the time when Herod was king. Soon afterwards, some men who studied the stars came from the East to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the baby born to be the king of the Jews? We saw his star when it came up in the

British School Jakarta (BSJ) recently captivated audiences with their vibrant production of We Will Rock You (WWRY), the hit musical based on Queen’s iconic songs, written by Ben Elton. Performed at the BSJ World Theatre in Bintaro Jaya, the show ran on November 25, 26, and 28, showcasing the remarkable talents of BSJ’s students through

The Christmas season is sometimes called the ‘season of giving’, and whilst that certainly has to do with the practice of giving Christmas presents, this also stems from a tradition of charitable giving at the end of the year. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, it doesn’t matter —what better way is there to show

Unlike Solo, Pekalongan, Yogyakarta, Cirebon or Lasem, Jakarta is not on the radar when we think of batik producing regions. At least, it’s no longer on the radar, as Jakarta was once one of the main hubs for batik-making, complete with its own motifs and styles. So, what happened? Here we explore the history of

“The Art, History & Culture of Kota Tua of Jakarta”  was an outstanding event hosted by the Indonesian Heritage Society on 21 August 2024. The event took place in the soon-to-be-opened House of Tugu, Kota Tua, granting participants a sneak peak into an extraordinary destination found in the historic heart of the city. With a

In losing its title as Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta must spread its many feathers to show the world what it has to offer. So, NOW! Jakarta asks prominent figures what their hopes are for a Jakarta without its title, asking them to answer about their field, industry or community. Here’s what they had to say:

Founded in 2000, global non-profit organisation ‘Room to Read’ has brought the magic of reading to children in marginalised regions across the world. The organisation’s core belief is that by designing and providing reading materials and programmes, educational outcomes will significantly improve. They continue this mission here in Indonesia. Working in 24 countries, since its