LIFESTYLE

Indonesia is blessed with abundance of tourist destinations in almost all regions. Even when people want to visit a city more than hundreds of kilometers away by land, stopping by a number of tourist attractions in the area they are passing through can be an alternative to unwind.

The Al Azhar Grand Mosque looks majestic amid the towering skyscrapers in South Jakarta. Located near Blok M shopping center, this old mosque has become a religious tourism destination.

Indonesian Graphic Designers Association (ADGI) was re-appointed by the Indonesian Government as a strategic partner in the visual identity design project. Previously, ADGI partnered with the Government in creating visual identities for Indonesia’s 71st to 77th Independence Day anniversary, the G20 Summit, the 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship, the Asian Games and projects for several ministries. Through a direct mandate from the State Capital Authority (OIKN), the Government appointed ADGI to design a visual identity for Nusantara, the new capital city (IKN).

Kartini Day is celebrated every year on April 21 to commemorate Raden Ajeng Kartini Djojo Adhiningrat, an Indonesian heroine hailed as a women's emancipation icon. Kartini Day is a moment to remember her struggle for gender equality, especially in the field of education.

Survey by online travel agent Agoda named Surakarta, also known as Solo, as with the destination with the most competitive or cheapest room rates this April based on data gathered on March 28.

Gunung Padang, situated in Cianjur regency, West Java, is thought to be one of the oldest sites in the world, built in 8000 BC. It is believed to be even older than the pyramids in Egypt which dates back to around 2500 BC.

Dunia Mega Bintang Foundation (YDMB) announced that it will send a beauty queen to represent Indonesia at an international beauty pageant Reina Hispanoamericana.

Cilacap, a town in Central Java, is a perfect place to stop by for those who are making a trip back to their hometowns to celebrate Eid. Moreover, it has a number of interesting tourist destinations.

Dozens of Prophet Muhammad’s relics are displayed at At-Tin Grand Mosque, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta until April 14. The exhibition themed Rindu Rasul is organized by Istana Al-Qur'an Indonesia Peduli Foundation and publisher Maktabah Al-Fatih.

An unusual sight is seen around the corner of Jalan Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo, right across from Grage Mall, Cirebon. A particular food stall looks crowded with people.

Minangkabau's Rumag is proof that the ancestors had innovative thoughts when designing a house that suits the geography of West Sumatra.