Preserving Linguistic Heritage: An Interview with H.E Padraig Francis, Ambassador of Ireland to Indonesia
“Tír gan teanga is tír gan anam”, a country without a language, is a country without a soul. This age-old Irish proverb in the Irish language, or Gaeilge as it is called in that language, carries a profound truth that is often overlooked by the world. Far beyond the assumption of a predominantly English-speaking Ireland,
Hopes and Dreams and Wishes: The Story of Christmas
Every parent has hopes and dreams for their children – that they will be happy, that they will be physically and emotionally and spiritually healthy, that life will be fair to them, that they will have friendships and relationships that are life-giving, that they will find fulfilling and satisfying employment, that they will be people
Annual NAS Bazaar 2023: A Year-End Community Celebration
On Saturday, 25 November 2023, Nord Anglia School Jakarta (NAS) held their annual community event, the NAS Bazaar, bringing students, parents and faculty together at their campus in Jeruk Perut, South Jakarta. Always a highlight of the year, the 2023 Bazaar was considered a hit amongst all who attended. Visitors, who included the school community,
HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, Makes Royal Visit to Indonesia and British School Jakarta
On 24-25 November 2023, Indonesia welcomed a rare visit from a member of the British royal family, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh. The purpose of the Prince’s visit was to personally present young Indonesians with ‘The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award’. The awards presentation took place on 24 November 2023 at British School Jakarta,
Macao and Indonesia Forge Strategic Tourism Collaboration
The small, yet vibrant region full of live and dynamic business atmosphere called Macao, is set to inaugurate a new phase in global tourism with the Macao Tourism and MIICE Product Updates. With the recent launch of direct flights between Macao and Jakarta by Air Macau, a new groundwork for transformative partnerships amongst the two
AC/DC: EV Indecision in Jakarta
Within the last few months, you might have noticed many Wuling Air taking over the streets of Jakarta, the miniature electric car produced by the Chinese brand. President Jokowi has put in place a new program subsidising the production and sale of these electric vehicles in order to facilitate the growth of the industry in
EUNIC Indonesia Forges Cultural Bridge for Indonesia and European Union
6 November 2023 was a pivotal moment for the cultural connection between Indonesia and the European Union as EUNIC Indonesia (European Union National Institutes for Culture) launched its cluster at Erasmus Huis. Propelled by the corporation of European cultural institutions and embassies, this collaborative initiative embodies a commitment to strengthen the friendship between Indonesia and
A Splendid Spanish Dinner With La Chaine des Rotisseurs Jakarta Bailliage
La Chaine des Rotisseurs Jakarta Bailliage scored another triumphant success with a marvellous dinner hosted by H. E. The Spanish Ambassador to Indonesia Francisco Aguilera and Mme. Gemma Caminada at their beautiful residence. The evening started in true chaine style, with a selection of delicious canapes accompanied by a fresh chilled sparkling Cava, as the
Learning from Japan
Four things struck me as I returned from a trip to Japan. The first was a car, well nearly. I was crossing the street between Plaza Indonesia and Kempinski on a zebra crossing and it never entered my mind that a car, in clear sight of me, would not stop, having spent a week under
Indoswing: A Swing Dance Community in Jakarta
Java Jazz Festival, Prambanan Jazz, and many jazz bars permeate Indonesia’s musical interests, but who here knows what the Lindy Hop is? Whilst the enthusiasm for jazz is alive and well in the country, the accompanying dances aren’t nearly as popular. Indoswing is here to change that. Indoswing is a community built around the Lindy
Indonesian Comedians Take Stage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023
Indonesia’s stand-up comedy industry reached a new milestone in 2023 as a delegation of local comedians led by veteran comic Mo Sidik represented Indonesia at the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This momentous achievement served as the international launch of Indonesia’s forthcoming IndoFringe Festival of Performing Arts, scheduled for November 2023, which will put a spotlight
Indonesian Heritage Society: Preserving Culture Through Community
The Indonesian Heritage Society (“IHS”) is a non-profit organisation established in 1970, by Indonesian and ex-pat volunteers, providing support and assistance to Indonesia’s cultural institutions. The 60s was a challenging period for the history of Indonesia. The instability of the era narrowed the government’s focus on pure survival and financial development. Thus, there was very
Jakarta’s Bulk Stores, A Battle for Survival
In 2018, bulk stores began to mushroom across the city, many established by young, hopeful entrepreneurs. With a growing awareness of plastic pollution, and a collective mission to reduce single-use plastic products (grocery bags, straws, sachets, product packaging), bulk stores seemed to be the perfect business trend, set to ride the swell of this new
