LIFESTYLE

Beyond its beautiful beaches, culture and nature, the island of Bali is also known for its religious harmony. Puja Mandala, where five houses of worship are built in the same area, is a testament to this.

International pianist and composer, Ananda Sukarlan visited Bekasi for the first time on Sunday (29/1). In collaboration with Signature Music Academy, he led a masterclass consisting 7 students that will also participate in a later Student Concert by the end of the event.

Indonesia with its diverse ethnic groups and cultures also has various kinds of culinary delights. Almost all regions in Indonesia have their own specialty treats.

Braga is a main street in the city of Bandung which has played an important role since the Dutch colonial rule. This area was once a route for residents to transport various agricultural products, as well as a meeting place for residents of the city nicknamed Paris Van Java. The buildings, styled in colonial art deco architecture, are still preserved and have become a tourist attraction today.

The National Museum has just held an exhibition about women themed “The Truth Inside You: Alunan Kisah tentang Perempuan,” from December 15, 2022 to January 15, 2023. The event portrayed women’s role in all aspects of life. It managed to attract visitors from all walks of life and segment of society.

There is something out of the ordinary at the residence of Soedjatmoko "Bung Koko" Mangoendiningrat at 18 Tanjung St., Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Saturday (14/1). The classical style house welcome visitors of different age groups.

Arbitrary treatment of human rights is still a common occurrence in many countries. This is a major issue for a female activist named Elaine Pearson, determined to fight this injustice. She spent her life defending victims of human right violations such as human trafficking and rejected asylum seekers, as well as helping families who lost relatives to war to seek justice.

His Royal Highness Somjed Praparamintrama Chulalangkorn from Thailand came to Batavia bringing with him a bronze elephant statue. It was then gifted to the government of Batavia on his first visit to Indonesia from March 9 to April 15, 1871.

The soul of a nation can be seen from the history of its buildings. Jakarta, formerly known as Batavia, has many buildings that stand witnesses to its development, from the Dutch colonial era to modern day. There are 200 cultural heritage buildings listed in Regional Government Regulation 9/1999. However, after re-examination, it turned out that there are 400. The age of these old buildings varies, but they were built between the 16th to 19th centuries.

BRI is 127 years young! This year, BRI celebrated its 127th anniversary by holding BRILian Fest, Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Madya Square, Gelora Bung Karno Areas, Jakarta. This exhibition started from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and was attended by 127 MSME businesses.

Many people claim that they desire to bring international fame to Indonesia, but not many people put their money where their mouth is. One of the few who actually walk the walk after talking the talk is Kalya Mahiya Pravina.