Events
Indonesia Coffee Event 2018: Unity in Diversity and Promoting the Industry
The largest coffee event in Indonesia will be held again this year to further develop and support the national industry from farmers to baristas. Indonesia Coffee Event 2018 aims to uphold the country’s motto, Unity in Diversity, by bringing together more people from across than ever before. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!JAKARTA Over the years, the coffee industry has advanced significantly, mostly due
BNI Java Jazz Festival 2018 : Celebrating Music in Diversity
For the 14th time, Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival 2018 returns to Indonesia. Held from 2 to 4 March at Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta under the theme “Celebrate Jazz in Diversity”, the festival invites music lovers to remember and celebrate jazz history, the genre that was born in the 20th century in the
A Forest Getaway at LaLaLa Fest 2018
LaLaLa Fest, the biggest international forest festival in Indonesia, returns in March to bring back the sound of folk music to the country. Taking place at Orchid Forest in Cikole Bandung, West Java, the festival promises a breezy and unique atmosphere and might be the perfect reason for a weekend getaway for Jakartans. Kodaline performed at LaLaLa Fest 2016. Photo courtesy of LaLaLa Fest/NOW!JAKARTA Organized by
Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week 2018 Comes Back this March
The Annual Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week (PIFW) 2018 comes back this month to showcase the latest Spring-Summer collection from local designers and international brands with special curated show to celebrate the beauty of the textile “Kain”. Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week 2018 will showcase Spring-Summer Collection from Indonesian designer.s Photo courtesy of Plaza Indonesia/NOW!JAKARTA As the commitment
Roar into the Weekend at the Wild Friday EDM Party at AGRA Rooftop
If you find yourself in Surakarta this week and looking for things to do this weekend, consider staying at Alila Solo. The hotel has planned a special night for hotel guests this Friday, 9 March, at the highest entertainment venue in Central Java. AGRA rooftop bar brings the beat back with an exciting Electronic Dance
Program Notes: Carmen
Once upon a time in a faraway land, there appeared a story in La Revue des deux mondes, originally founded as a bi-weekly travel journal depicting lands faraway. The title was Carmen, the writer was Prosper Mérimée. He recounts a journey to Spain, observing exotic cultures and landscapes of which Parisian readers were fond. Carmen’s
Saka New Year 1940: Nyepi in Bali
Bali is currently busy preparing another festivity in welcoming the Saka New Year 1940, known as Nyepi, which according to the Balinese calendar system will fall on 17 March. Nyepi is one of the most unique festivals held in Bali, for the whole island will experience total silence for 24 hours straight. Photo courtesy of
Royal Ambarrukmo to Host Weddingku Exhibition Yogyakarta 2018
Royal Ambarrukmo will host the Weddingku Exhibition Yogyakarta (WEY) 2018 from 23 to 25 March at The Kasultanan Ballroom Royal Ambarrukmo. The event will feature more than 30 best-in-class wedding & party vendors. In collaboration with Weddingku group, the luxurious hotel in Yogyakarta will create a wedding fair on a grand scale. Photo courtesy of
Weekend Workshop at Alun-Alun Indonesia
Spending the weekend hanging out with friends or just staying at home can be boring. How about doing something productive—and fun? Alun Alun Indonesia at Grand Indonesia Jakarta has organised a line-up of interesting workshops to help one understand Indonesian culture. Throughout this month, Alun-Alun Indonesia holds the creative workshop. Photo courtesy of Alun-Alun Indonesia
Kampoeng Nelayan at the Royal Ambarrukmo, Yogyakarta
The Terrace Restaurant at Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta has been transformed into a Kampung Nelayan where diners can indulge in a variety of rich seafood dishes throughout April. Creme Brulee Bajigur. Photo courtesy of Royal Ambarrukmo/NOW!JAKARTA A special buffet dinner features dishes prepared with fresh caught fish and seafood sourced from fishermen at the Yogyakarta seashore.
A Celebration of St Patrick’s Day
Food, fun and much festivity marked the celebration of Ireland’s national day hosted by the St Patrick’s Society in Jakarta. The Saint Patrick's Day Celebration of Irishsociety in Jakarta. Photo courtesy of 3COLORPHOTOGRAPHY/NOW!JAKARTA The ball was organised by the St Patrick’s Society, the Irish society in Jakarta. The society has been active in Jakarta for almost
The Life of a Legend : Pramoedya Ananta Toer
Indonesia’s greatest novelist, Pramoedya Ananta Toer —widely known as Pram— had a life that was far more incredible than the stories he created. Now, through the exhibition, “Namaku Pram: Catatan & Arsip” (My Name is Pram: Notes and Archives), visitors can have a closer look at the life of the legend. Through the exhibition, “Namaku
It’s Time to Register for NOW!Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards
Jakarta’s restaurant scene is burgeoning, and the range of options available to diners increasingly daily. NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards (BRBCA) was created to encourage diners to choose their favourite establishments and help identify the best. Conceived to recognise and reward the great successes in the culinary industry, whether it be from