Articles tagged ‘Best of’
Hotels and the Visit Musi 2008
By Barrie | May 11th, 2008 |
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Hotels in Palembang are upbeat about higher occupancies rates after the launch of Visit Musi 2008 initiated by the South Sumatra provincial administration. It is hoped the events linked to the initiative will increase the number of tourist arrivals in Palembang. Since the launch of the program up to the first quarter of 2008 (March [...]
Jakarta to Hold International Stamp Expo: Jakarta, West Java
By Barrie | May 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The Indonesian Philatelists Association, supported by the post and telecommunications directorate general and PT Pos Indonesia, will present an international stamp exhibition in October called “Jakarta 2008“. The exhibition, which will also be a competition event among philatelists from countries in the Asia Pacific region, will be held on Oct. 23 to 28 at Jakarta [...]
Visit Musi 2008: South Sumatra
By Barrie | May 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The tourism business in South Sumatra has been sluggish for years. The province hardly figures as a major tourist destination, although the region was named Indonesia’s seventh tourist destination a few years back. In fact, the province is rich in culture and historical sites. These include prehistoric relics and attractions of historical value linked to [...]
Culinary Treats: Bandung, West Java
By Barrie | May 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
“Buy me some brownies”, or “Why don’t you dine at so-and-so restaurant”, or “Get me some bolen“: These are some familiar words you might hear from friends and relatives when they learn you are going on a trip to Bandung. Similarly, when someone from Bandung visits friends or relatives in other cities, he or she [...]
Craftsmen of Bejijong: Trowulan, East Java
By Barrie | May 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Trowulan, located some 12 kilometers south of Mojokerto regency in East Java, has long been known as a historical site. The Hindu and Buddhist-influenced temples that dot the area are evidence of a rich cultural heritage, which also includes ceramic pieces, bronze and silver art and stone carvings. But the few craftsmen still engaged in [...]
Halmahera Fairy Birds: Halmahera, Maluku Islands
By Barrie | May 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Halmahera fairy birds — Wallace’s Standardwing Bird of Paradise, Semioptera Wallacei — danced beautifully in the sky above White Land Hill on Halmahera Island, North Maluku, that morning before sunrise. With dark green feathers and silky white wings, the endemic birds of North Maluku were flying low through the forest while singing their morning song. [...]
News in Brief – Week Ending 04/05/08
By Barrie | May 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Crazy week eh. The unprecedented world shortage of rice is astounding and Indonesia intends not to sit on their bum. The government plan to spend 6 trillion rupiah ($651 million) this year to provide farmers with rice seeds, including high-yielding hybrid varieties, to boost output. That’s one hell of a lot of Nasi Goreng!. This [...]
Indonesians in Focus: Tam Chen Siong
By Barrie | May 2nd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Tam Chen Siong, 36, an Indonesian of Chinese descent who is also known as Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung Hartonodiningrat, has enjoyed success in his efforts to preserve one of the country’s most treasured forms of cultural art. Tam’s father, Tam Hwa Seng, a businessman from Surabaya, and mother Phun Djoei Hing, hoped their second child would [...]
‘Koran Jakarta’ Available Next Week: West Java
By Barrie | May 1st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Koran Jakarta, a 24-page Indonesian newspaper with a special economics section, will be available at newsstands on Monday. Chief editor Marthen Selamet Susanto said the daily paper wanted to provide society with “enlightening news that caters to their needs”. Published by PT Berita Nusantara, a company owned by several media organizations, the newsroom in Jl. [...]
The Magic of Mount Kawi: East Java
By Barrie | April 28th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Mount Kawi, a major tourist destination near Malang city in East Java, is renowned for attracting fortune seekers. People visit Mount Kawi to ask for blessings and wish for many different things — a successful business, to meet their life partner or for a good career. It is even common to see ambitious politicians who [...]
