Called Waterlooplein, built in 19th century in the newly expanded area of Weltevreden during the Dutch colony era, the name was changed to what now means the Buffalo Plain in the transitional era to independence, and stayed so until the modern times of Jakarta. Continue reading THE OUTPOST IN CITY PARK
Playing on the stage with a dark backdrop and under dimmed fixated lightings in Usmar Ismail Hall, Jakarta, Tuesday night, one would forgo the thought of visual spectacle that night and expect the most in auditory treats from evolving jazz of Italia and Middle East. Continue reading The quartet who play music, with a caveat
The performance at Erasmus Huis is a testament of perseverance by a struggling group of dancers in Jakarta. Coming from parts of the country to live up to their common dreams, they often hit rock bottom in the capital to survive with their choice. They want to prove through every part of their bodies and every inch of their movements that they always find bliss … Continue reading Urban street dance project by United Dance Works
77 paintings of Huang Fong, a 77 year old proclaimed Indonesian master painter (pictured above) from Genteng, Banyuwangi, is on exhibition in National Gallery, Jakarta, this month. Continue reading Huang Fong’s half century works in retrospective
Confidence abounds when it comes to the talk of the recent economic development in Indonesia which entails a boom in foreign investment, property market, and infrastructure. These three are on the spotlight especially in the capital Jakarta. Continue reading Jakarta under construction
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