Articles tagged ‘Tanah Abang’
The Symbolism of Crocodile Bread: Jakarta, West Java
By Barrie | April 8th, 2008 |
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In Jakarta, a man who can’t be loyal to a woman is often referred to as a buaya darat (land crocodile). The Betawi, native Jakartans, have a different opinion of this ferocious-looking reptile. Two pieces of sweetened bread in the shape of crocodiles are a must at every Betawi traditional wedding ceremony, as the [...]
Textile Museum Unpopular: Jakarta, West Java
By Barrie | September 20th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Despite its classic architecture and wide collection of traditional clothes, most Jakartans have probably never heard of Museum Tekstil (the Textile Museum), let alone visited it. The museum, formerly a French private house built in the 19th century, has a collection of some 1,800 pieces of clothing from around the archipelago, most of it batik. [...]
Ojek - Unreliable Public Transport: Jakarta, West Java
By Barrie | May 9th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
As a news reporter, traversing all the five municipalities of Jakarta every day is the norm. But getting back to the office in time to meet deadlines amidst horrendous evening traffic is something else.
Airport Rail Link for Jakarta by 2008
By Barrie | April 18th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
A 30-km airport rail link between Manggarai in Central Jakarta and Soekarno-Hatta international airport west of the Indonesian capital is now in the early planning stage and expected to be operational in 2008. The airport rail link would begin at the Manggarai railway station and extend westward to Soekarno-Hatta international airport with seven stops on [...]
Chinatown Rich in Jakarta History: Jakarta
By Barrie | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
On the main strip of Jl. Gajah Mada and Jl. Hayam Wuruk in Glodok businesses both large and small are never short of customers. It has been a center for urban economic activities since the 18th century.
