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NEWS | May 13, 2008
Donggala regency in Central Sulawesi is blessed with a magnificent, pristine beach in Banawa district, about 40 kilometers from the provincial capital of Palu.
NEWS | May 13, 2008
A three-member mask dance team from Lodtunduh, Bali, are holding a three-week workshop and performance in the Dartington College of Arts, Devon and in the Theater Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, Wales.
NEWS | May 12, 2008
Some 1,200 Indonesian athletes will take part in the Asian Beach Games 2008, which will be held on Bali Island, from October 2 to 18, 2008.
NEWS | May 12, 2008
Author Remy Sylado, along with 17 other artists, will show their paintings in an exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of National Awakening Day, which falls on May 20.
NEWS | May 10, 2008
ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan, (center) and Indonesian Tourism and Culture Minister Jero Wacik (left) were seen playing the angklung, a traditional bamboo musical instrument, at an event at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta in Central Jakarta on Tuesday evening.
NEWS | May 10, 2008
Dozens of Indonesian dancers from nine provinces who performed at the Gedung Kesenian (arts building) in Jakarta on Tuesday
night had opened a new page in history of the strengthening of friendship among ASEAN member countries.
NEWS | May 8, 2008
Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik and ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan sit side by side playing the "angklung" traditional musical bamboo instrument while looking at each other once a while and chuckling when the sound of their music is not in harmony.
NEWS | May 8, 2008
The Thomas Cup championships will be combined again with the Uber Cup - the Women’s Team World Badminton Championship in Jakarta 11-18 May 2008
NEWS | May 5, 2008
A group of tourism and travel industry associations will team up to hold what will be the country's largest tourism and travel exhibition.
NEWS | May 5, 2008
The number of Chinese tourists visiting the resort island of Bali in March 2008 fell 60.7 percent to 7,205 from 18,371 in the previous month, a spokesman said.
NEWS | May 2, 2008
Joko Susilo is a bit of a cheeky lad. At a big event in the South Australian capital of Adelaide last year, the Indonesian dalang shadow puppet master took a shot at monolingual Australia -- he knew the then opposition leader Kevin Rudd was in the audience and that academics and linguists were lobbying for improved language teaching.
NEWS | Apr 30, 2008
Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik predicted that the number of foreign tourists to Indonesia in the next couple of months will increase by 30 percent compared to last year`s rate of increase.
NEWS | Apr 30, 2008
During this year PT. Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur Prambanan & Ratu Boko will hold a spectacular performance supported by more than 100 dancers and gamelan musicians who will be performed at Aksobya Open Theater at the glorious temple, Borobudur.
NEWS | Apr 30, 2008
The Indonesian consulate general in Jeddah, in cooperation with the Indonesian culture and tourism ministry, will organize an Indonesia Tourism and Culture Exhibition 2008 on May 1-2, 2008, at Aziz Mall, Jeddah.
NEWS | Apr 28, 2008
In 1938, the young painter Affandi (1907-1990), joined by fellow artists, including Hendra Gunawan and Sudjojono, became a
member of Persagi, Indonesia's first modern art movement.
NEWS | Apr 25, 2008
Miss Tourism Indonesia will be held for the first time this year said El John Foundation, the organizing committee, on Saturday.
NEWS | Apr 25, 2008
A Singaporean national, Simon Tiong, said he liked Bali very much because of its people`s hospitality, cultural tourist sites and beautiful sceneries including its marine and dive tourist sites.
NEWS | Apr 25, 2008
Many foreign tourists have arrived in Mentawai Island district in West Sumatra province in their preparation to enjoy surfing in the offshore district waters which was frequently selected as host for World Champions Surfing Series event.
NEWS | Apr 23, 2008
Batik artisans in Surakarta have been seeking ways to restore the popularity of the traditional fabric, which used only to be worn on special occasions.
NEWS | Apr 23, 2008
Musa Widyatmodjo is a local fashion designer. He recently produced a theatrical fashion show "Dara" at the Jakarta Convention Center.
NEWS | Apr 21, 2008
Bali Wins Best Leisure Destination and Ritz-Carlton Bali Best Hotel Recognition in Readers' Choice Award.
NEWS | Apr 21, 2008
The Government Leaders Forum - Asia is an exceptional opportunity to bring together government leaders and other influential thinkers to discuss experiences and exchange ideas on some of the most important issues of the day.
NEWS | Apr 21, 2008
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (M.o.C.T.) Republic of Indonesia has determined to support the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay to be held in April 21-22 2008 in Jakarta.
NEWS | Apr 15, 2008
The 30th annual Bali Arts Festival (PKB) will be held on June 14-July 12, head of the local cultural office Nyoman Nikanaya said on Tuesday.
NEWS | Apr 15, 2008
Deputy Governor Prijanto said Thursday the city administration was considering Kota Tua, West Jakarta, as the new location for antique and suitcase vendors currently on Jl. Surabaya, Central Jakarta.
NEWS | Apr 14, 2008
22nd Asian International Stamp Exhibition scheduled to be held in Jakarta October 23-28, 2008 at Jakarta International Exhibition Centre, Mangga Dua Square, Jakarta, Indonesia.
NEWS | Apr 14, 2008
Indonesian Ambassador to Australia and Vanuatu TM Hamzah Thayeb on Sunday dedicated the first Indonesian festival in Adelaide aimed at introducing this world`s largest archipelagic country to urban people in South Australia.
NEWS | Apr 12, 2008
Indonesia is participating in a two-day international tourism fair at the Melbourne Exhibition Center starting on Saturday (April 12) to support its Visit Indonesia Year 2008 program.
NEWS | Apr 12, 2008
Duran Duran burst onto the popular music scene in the 1980s when rock bands were revolting against the aesthetic values of the old, progressive rock styles of the 1970s, musically and culturally shunning the nostalgic "cult" of an aging hippie sub-culture.
NEWS | Apr 12, 2008
Disney On Ice, a US ice surfing acrobatic group, is to perform in hall A1 of the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) at the Kemayoran Jakarta Fair ground instead of in Jakarta`s Senayan Sports hall as initially planned.
NEWS | Apr 12, 2008
"I have heard people make the comparison between the game of golf and life," World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Se Ri Pak said prior to her participation in the HSBC Women's Champions 2008 in Singapore.
NEWS | Apr 11, 2008
The Chief of the Bali Meteorological and Geophysics Office for Denpasar, Drs. Widada Sulistya, predicts that Bali's current rainy season will be extended in duration, delaying the start of the Island's dry season for 2008.
NEWS | Apr 9, 2008
While All Agree on the Need for a Coordinated Center to Face Future Crisis; the Real Crisis May Prove How to Finance Such an Agency.
NEWS | Apr 9, 2008
The MBCI 2008 Golf Tournament participants are for Mercedez Benz enthutiasts in Indonesia such as members of Mercedez Benz automobile club aroun Indonesia,Distributor and Agent.
NEWS | Apr 4, 2008
INACRAFT to be held on April 23-27, 2008, attain the age of ten years. In spite of annual event, it has many experiences and improvement for the future to be full of challenges.
NEWS | Apr 4, 2008
Australian-born Don Buchanan has been appointed as Managing Director of Hatten Wines based in Sanur, Bali.
NEWS | Apr 1, 2008
The 61 works on display, comprising paintings, sculptures and graphic designs, were produced by 51 artists, mostly young ones.
NEWS | Apr 1, 2008
Indonesia's MRA Group has signed on as the main naming sponsors of the Bali International Triathlon set for Sunday, June 29, 2008.
NEWS | Apr 1, 2008
The Bali Post reports that 49,145 school-aged children in Bali are not being accommodated by the Island's formal school system. As children age, the problem of a lack of schooling opportunities in Bali becomes more acute.
NEWS | Mar 27, 2008
New Name With a Continuing Tradition of Value and Service at Nusa Dua.
NEWS | Mar 27, 2008
One of the most magical ways to enjoy Ubud, I believe, is on foot and there's something to be said for getting back to nature and walking in the fields of green that surround this fabled village.
NEWS | Mar 25, 2008
The Indonesia International Travel Fair 2008 which is considered to be an important event in the Visit Indonesia Year (VIY 2008) calendar of events, will be held on 27-30 March 2008.
NEWS | Mar 25, 2008
(Balidiscovery) In June of 2007, Bali hosted its first triathlon – an epic race combining 1.5 km of ocean swimming, 40 km of cycling and 10 kms of running - all undertaken either individually or in teams of three.
NEWS | Mar 25, 2008
Indonesia is set to hold its fifth Tour de East Java, incorporating a course of 559.6 kilometers from April 2-6 and offering Rp 500 million (US$55,000) in prize money.
NEWS | Mar 23, 2008
The lady who sings the blues, 12-time Grammy Award-nominated American singer Diana Ross, is scheduled to perform in Jakarta on Sunday night.
NEWS | Mar 23, 2008
Presently, artists in Bali are "infected" with the "contemporary art fever" that has triggered them to create artworks by employing realistic jargon.
NEWS | Mar 19, 2008
One of the names is about vintage clothing and the other one traditional Indonesian fabrics. Both emphasize nostalgia and cultural heritage.
NEWS | Mar 19, 2008
Indonesian Seven Summit Expedition to Climb 7 Mountains on 7 Continents to Celebrate Visit Indonesia Year 2008.
NEWS | Mar 18, 2008
Indonesia’s only international diving, adventure travel and water sports exhibition is set and ready on 28th to 30th March 2008 at the Jakarta Convention Center.
NEWS | Mar 18, 2008
Republic on Line reports that continuing demands for blood transfusions in Bali are causing Bali's blood bank to run low on blood and plasma stocks.
NEWS | Mar 17, 2008
Five-year-old Alin had been ready for her butterfly dance performance since the early hours of Friday morning. She wore colorful lipstick, blush-on and eye shadow -- all applied by a hired makeup artist.
NEWS | Mar 17, 2008
Bali Spirit Festival offered four days and four nights of yoga, music, dance and song. An incredible array of Indonesian and international performers and teachers came together to share their talents at this unique festival held from March 12-16 at The Bali Purnati Center for the Arts in Batuan, Gianyar.
NEWS | Mar 12, 2008
Indonesia hopes to raise its global standing from 50th to 20th, at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) championships held in Sanur, Bali from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2, 2008.
NEWS | Mar 12, 2008
Efforts by Bali's provincial House of Representatives to impose a "donation" on tourists passing through Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport has been strongly rejected by Jakarta who saw the imposition of an additional financial burden on Bali's tourists as unacceptable.
NEWS | Mar 11, 2008
Over 4,000 giant floats or ogoh-ogoh depicting monsters, soccer stars, political figures and favorite rock stars took over streets across Bali on Nyepi eve, March 6, 2008.
NEWS | Mar 11, 2008
Indonesia took part in a "Sajam Gast" tourism and culinary festival held in Split, Croatia, recently, an Indonesian diplomat based in Budapest, Hungary, reported.
NEWS | Mar 11, 2008
The Provincial Government of the Special Capital Territory (DKI) of Jakarta has been operating two tour trains at the National Monument (Monas) since yesterday
NEWS | Mar 10, 2008
The capital will be the staging grounds for a series of cultural events during the Amazing Batavia 2008 festival, kicking off
May 30.
NEWS | Mar 10, 2008
A beautiful fusion of electronic and Sufistic notes by Tunisian musician Dhafer Youssef captivated audiences during Java Jazz Festival's final day, which was dominated by pop, jazz, and rhythm and blues.
NEWS | Mar 10, 2008
Over five thousands people attended the first day of International Java Jazz Festival at Jakarta Convention Center on Friday.
NEWS | Mar 10, 2008
The three-day Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2008, in cooperation with three environmental organizations invited its spectators to learn how to manage garbage in a movement dubbed with "Java Jazz Go Green Don`t Just Watch, Do Something!".
NEWS | Mar 9, 2008
Bisnis Bali reports that spirits are high at the Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) - the Management company for the 350 hectare complex of hotels, championship golf course, and shopping outlets found within Bali's Nusa Dua Complex.
NEWS | Mar 9, 2008
Homesick for Bali in 1956, Ida Bagus Kompiang and his wife, Anak Agung Mirah Asthuti Kompiang, sold their successful export business in Surabaya and used the proceeds to purchase a hectare of land on Bali's Sanur Beach where they constructed 25 traditional bungalows and a small restaurant.
NEWS | Mar 9, 2008
The Jakarta Association of Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA) has set a target this year to draw more than 1.22 million foreign visitors to the capital.
NEWS | Mar 7, 2008
In November of 2007, Two Islands - a line of exciting and most affordable wines were introduced to a select audience of hospitality, tourism and the local media in Bali.
NEWS | Mar 7, 2008
Fueled by the vision to turn Jakarta into a retail tourism destination, Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF), a grandiose annual event, has been held each month of May.
NEWS | Mar 7, 2008
Two incidents within a single week at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport have brought more unwanted attention to Indonesia's national carrier Garuda.
NEWS | Mar 4, 2008
The number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia in January rose 13.2 percent to 437,617 from a year earlier, a report by the Central Bureau of Statistics showed Monday.
NEWS | Mar 4, 2008
Jajan Jazz performance took the stage at Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) in Tangerang last Saturday, drawing thousands of viewers from nearby areas as well as neighboring cities.
NEWS | Mar 4, 2008
The city administration is inviting the State Ministry for State Enterprises to develop Jakarta's Old Town by allowing businesses to make use of the ministry's vacant buildings.
NEWS | Mar 4, 2008
According to the Department of Culture and Tourism, Bali's southern seaport of Benoa is being prioritized for development as an international standard turn-around port for cruise vessels.
NEWS | Mar 2, 2008
Five countries have confirmed their participation in the ethnic musical festival for South East Asia (ASEAN) region during the 30th Bali Arts Festival in June-July.
NEWS | Mar 2, 2008
Bandung, West Java Province (The Jakarta Post) - The Bandung Zoo on Tuesday vaccinated some 700 various species of poultry in its collection to prevent the spread of bird flu, especially to visitors.
NEWS | Feb 27, 2008
Indonesia, a nation consisting of over 13,000 islands on the South East Asian equator is now also home to a world-class polo club named Nusantara Polo Club.
NEWS | Feb 26, 2008
Hundreds Expected to Swim, Bike and Race Across Bali on June 29, 2008.
NEWS | Feb 26, 2008
Talented Young Balinese - Eka Kurniawan Named Executive Chef at Conrad Bali Resort & Spa.
NEWS | Feb 26, 2008
'Nyepi' - An Official Day of Silence Transforms Bali into a "Ghost Island" for 24 Hours.
NEWS | Feb 21, 2008
If you're not that keen on jazz, don't worry! Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival ("JJF") is not meant for jazz enthusiasts only.
NEWS | Feb 21, 2008
Indonesia and Finland here Monday signed an agreement to cooperate in the environmental field and in anticipation of climate change as a follow-up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which was held in Bali last year.
NEWS | Feb 18, 2008
An eight-member Chinese parliamentary delegation is scheduled to arrive here on Feb 19 for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing cooperation in the trade, investment, tourism, agricultural and educational sectors.
NEWS | Feb 18, 2008
The National News Agency Antara reports that 154,000 foreign tourists visited Bali in January 2008.
NEWS | Feb 13, 2008
Udjo`s Angklung Studio has set itself the target of holding 15 concerts abroad this year.
NEWS | Feb 13, 2008
The Indonesian Embassy here will hold a fashion show in Beijing and Shanghai next April to promote the Indonesian traditional wardrobe, including batik, to the Chinese people.
NEWS | Feb 13, 2008
The culture of drinking wine in Indonesia which has not been a quite habit popular to many people, now starts to find its community. Currently, here in our country the habit of enjoying wine keep lustrous. The indicator to this is the increasing interest among the Indonesian businessmen as well as executives in this kind of drink. Therefore, no wonder, there are many places offering the drink, including various kinds of programs aiming at obtaining more loyal customers. And also, there are many cafes conducting many new programs for the sake of customer’s satisfaction.
NEWS | Feb 11, 2008
Rescuers aboard a ship and a helicopter continued to search for a Japanese tourist who was missing in Nusa Penida waters, Klungkung district, Bali Island.
NEWS | Feb 11, 2008
Kintamani Restaurant & Hotel Owners Plead with ASITA to Keep Their Volcanic Panorama on Local Tour Itineraries.
NEWS | Feb 11, 2008
After Booking a Profit for 2007, Garuda Continues Turn-around Plans by Renewing its Armada.
NEWS | Feb 8, 2008
The rare Humboldt Penguin (Speheniscus Humboldti) can now be seen at Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java.
NEWS | Feb 8, 2008
The Indonesian resort island of Bali has again won "The Best Exotic Destination" award, this time from the London-based Luxury Travel Magazine, a tourism official said.
NEWS | Feb 8, 2008
The Chairman of Bali's Chapter of the Indonesian Tourism Think Tank (MPI), I Wayan Budarmaja, recently told the Bali Post that the Island is becoming increasingly unfriendly to the Island's endemic culture.
NEWS | Feb 6, 2008
The Papua Tourism Office was slated to hold the Lake Sentani Festival here on July 16-19 to support the annual Lembah Baliem Festival in Jayawijaya District in August, 2008.
NEWS | Feb 6, 2008
John Rees Directs Food & Beverage at Intercontinental Bali Resort and Affiliated Properties in the Region.
NEWS | Feb 6, 2008
Bali by the Numbers: A Look at Bali Arrivals 2000-2007 from Key European Markets and the U.S.A
NEWS | Feb 1, 2008
Bali Targets 49% More Arrivals in 2008. Island Seeks to Attract 2.5 Million Visitors.
NEWS | Jan 31, 2008
Bisnis Bali reports that the presence of illegal Tourism Information Offices operating across the island of Bali is a source of growing concern.
NEWS | Jan 31, 2008
The Commonwealth Tennis Tournament will be held in Bali September 7-14, 2008 with organizers hoping to lure Lindsay Davenport and Svetlana Kuznetsova for the Bali event.
NEWS | Jan 31, 2008
Japanese prince Fumihito Akishino isscheduled to meet Yogyakarta Sultan and Governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X on Tuesday evening.
NEWS | Jan 30, 2008
Jambi province is developing its tourism infrastructure in support of the Visit Indonesia Year (VIY) 2008 program launched by the central government, a local official said.
NEWS | Jan 30, 2008
Construction Said to Be Already Underway for an 176 Unit Property Managed by Outrigger Hotels & Resorts.
NEWS | Jan 24, 2008
Tempo Interaktif reports that the Provincial Government of Bali will spend Rp. 5 billion (US$538,000) on tourism promotion from a total tourism budget of Rp. 11 billion (US$1.18 million) for the Island.
NEWS | Jan 23, 2008
The Jakarta Tourism Agency has promised to support annual art and music festivals to lure more domestic and international tourists to the city as part of the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 program.
NEWS | Jan 21, 2008
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono invited the Japanese public to take part realizing the "2008 Indonesia visit year" to bring the two nations closer.
NEWS | Jan 18, 2008
Despite failing to meet the tourist arrival target last year, the government said it is optimistic about reaching the targeted seven million tourists for this year's Visit Indonesia Year program.
NEWS | Jan 18, 2008
The neighboring provinces of Central Sulawesi and Gorontalo have agreed to develop the fishery potential of Tomini Bay. The agreement was signed by Central Sulawesi Governor Bandjela Paliudju and his Gorontalo counterpart Fadel Muhammad during the Sulawesi Summit, in Palu on Monday.
NEWS | Jan 18, 2008
The number of Indian tourists visiting Bali in the first eleven months of 2007 jumped 81.6 percent to 19,204 from a year earlier, a tour operator said.
NEWS | Jan 16, 2008
Continuing the success of the previous show, DEEP Indonesia 2008 will be held at a bigger and more prestigious venue, the Jakarta Convention Center, from 28th to 30th March 2008.
NEWS | Jan 16, 2008
Wakatobi regency in Southeast Sulawesi is hoping to transform the area into an international tourist destination for diving enthusiasts.
NEWS | Jan 14, 2008
The physical infrastructure for streets in Bali is inadequate to meet the safety requirements of pedestrians and vehicular road users. Bad road surface conditions, the lack of sidewalks, insufficient drainage, and the absence of shaded and green corridors – all contribute to Kuta's failure to meet standards of safety needed for tourist areas with high levels of pedestrian traffic.
NEWS | Jan 9, 2008
Some 1,000 tourist guides from around the world are expected in Bali between January 11-16, 2008, where they will participate in the 13th International Convention of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA).
NEWS | Jan 9, 2008
High waves and heavy storms along the north coast of Java over the last few days have decreased the number of visitors to Karimunjawa islands, about 120 kilometers north of Semarang in Central Java.
NEWS | Jan 9, 2008
Tabot festival is a pinnacle in Bengkulu tourism which has been categories as a major event on the National Calendar of event. This festival consist of two major activities, which are: Tabot Ritual Ceremony and some support activities
NEWS | Jan 9, 2008
Good Women of China: Hidden Voices is a collection of female voices culled from the letters and calls of Chinese women who listened to a nightly radio show "Words on the Night Breeze" that played for seven years from 1989 in China.
NEWS | Jan 4, 2008
Include the environment on your itinerary! While in Bali's see the endangered Bali Starling, dive local waters in search of Mola-Mola and other marine species; take a nature hike; raft down one of the Island's rivers; visit a botanical garden; take a bike tour, visit a museum, go kayaking, paddle a canoe or go sailing.
NEWS | Jan 3, 2008
The number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia in the first eleven months of 2007 rose 13.67 percent to 4,109,831 from 3,615,739 in the same period last year, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said.
NEWS | Jan 3, 2008
A Sumatran orangutan, thought to be the world's oldest, has died in Miami at age 55, a zoo spokesman said on Sunday.
NEWS | Jan 3, 2008
South Sumatra will host another world triathlon tournament in July 2008, an official said on Monday.
NEWS | Jan 2, 2008
Professor Dr. Gde Pitana, the former head of the Bali Tourism Authority (BTA) and now an expert staff for the Minister of Culture and Tourism, offered his informed overview of Indonesia's tourism industry in a special op-ed piece published in the December 27, 2007 edition of the Bali Post.
NEWS | Dec 28, 2007
It is now the time of year when we offer our thanks to God for the many acts of blessings and kindness to our beautiful country. Christmas is indeed a time for sharing joy and goodwill, so first of all I would like to particularly address this Christmas Message to welcome the entire visitor currently celebrating this holiday season in Indonesia, and wishes you to have a wonderful and memorable Christmas and New Year’s holiday in Indonesia.
NEWS | Dec 27, 2007
The government officially launched Visit Indonesia Year 2008 on Wednesday, with the main aim of luring up to 7 million foreign tourists and booking US$6.4 billion in foreign exchange income.
NEWS | Dec 26, 2007
What is almost certainly Bali's – and perhaps Asia's most unique dining venue has opened with the inauguration of the Tsavo Lion Restaurant at the Bali Safari & Marine Park, located just 20 minutes east of Denpasar on the new Jalan Bypass Professor Ida Bagus Mantra highway.
NEWS | Dec 26, 2007
Republika on Line reports that Japanese tourists consider the cost of a Bali holiday as relatively inexpensive, costing only Rp. 5 million (US$526) for a three day holiday including accommodation at a star-rated hotel.
NEWS | Dec 22, 2007
On the morning of December 10 American environmental and humanitarian swimmer Monte Monfore swam six kilometers from Serangan Island to Nusa Dua. His Reverse Climate Change Swim was an official parallel event to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali.
NEWS | Dec 15, 2007
The number of Chinese and Australian tourists arriving in Indonesia in the January - October 2007 period increased significantly, according to the Data Center of the Ministry of Culture an Tourism here on Friday.
NEWS | Dec 15, 2007
Bengkulu province - rocked by a major earthquake several months ago - planned to hold a "Raffles Beach Festival" in May 2008 which will involve neigboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia, a spokesman said.
NEWS | Dec 13, 2007
Emaar International Properties LLC from Dubai pledged to draw more Middle-east tourists to Indonesia after it completes a tourist resort project in Bali's neighboring island of Lombok.
NEWS | Dec 12, 2007
An exhibition of captivating underwater images by Adam Powel of Adamaqua will be on display at The Harris Hotel in Kuta from December 15, 2007 through January 18, 2008.
NEWS | Dec 10, 2007
In the midst of the launch of Visit Indonesia Year 2008, the Indonesian Department of Culture and Tourism is targeting 7 million foreign visitors for 2008.
NEWS | Dec 10, 2007
Speaking at a seminar held in Bali on December 2, 2007, Indonesia's former Minister of Culture and Tourism. I Gede Ardika warned that Bali was increasingly disassociating itself from its traditional values.
NEWS | Dec 7, 2007
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to attend the opening of an Islamic Culture Festival in North Sumatra on December 19, 2007.
NEWS | Dec 7, 2007
The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry in association with Asian and African embassies will hold an Asia Africa Film Festival featuring 14 films from Iraq, Uzbekistan, India, Bangladesh, Algeria, Kenya, South Korea, China, Japan, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia from December 6 to 8, 2007 at the same time in Bandung, Medan, Gorontalo, and Balikpapan.
NEWS | Dec 4, 2007
Education is the key to environmental awareness, and language is the vehicle that endows us with the ability to learn and understand. Indonesia's ancient tradition of story-telling is slowly giving way to reading and a modern lifestyle that provides much less time for leisure activities and precious family time with our children.
NEWS | Dec 3, 2007
Garuda Indonesia have announced that they will add 9.984 seats on its flights to Bali (Denpasar) over the coming Christmas and New Year's holiday period.
NEWS | Dec 3, 2007
With thousands of government officials and NGO representatives arriving in Bali on the weekend, Indonesia has said it is ready for the 12 day UN climate change conference which starts Monday.
NEWS | Nov 29, 2007
A work by a Korean choreographer will close Art Summit Indonesia V 2007 at the Graha Bhakti Budayal hall at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta on Nov. 29 and 30.
NEWS | Nov 29, 2007
Bali`s export of various handicraft goods in the first ten months of 2007 rose 8.6 percent to US$202.8 million from US186.7 million in the same period last year.
NEWS | Nov 28, 2007
The number of Chinese tourists who visited Bali in the first 10 months of 2007 was more than 69,400 or up 131 percent from the same period last year, a tourism operator said.
NEWS | Nov 28, 2007
The Government has announced plans to present medals to foreign tourists who make a minimum of 20 visits to a single Indonesian tourism destination.
NEWS | Nov 27, 2007
Jazz diva Monday Michiru (photo:left), husband Alex Sipiagin (center) and saxophonist Seamus Blake from the United States perform on the final day of the Jak Jazz 2007 festival in Senayan, Jakarta, on Sunday.
NEWS | Nov 26, 2007
JakJazz 2007 continued Saturday night with local and international performers dominating the stage including Spyro Gyra, Monday Michiru, Carmen Bradford, and the Jeremy Monteiro Organ Quartet.
NEWS | Nov 25, 2007
Final foreign tourist arrival figures are now in, showing 146,150 foreign arrivals visited Bali in October 2006 – a +29.8% improvement over October 2006 when 112,629 visitors came to the island.
NEWS | Nov 25, 2007
JakJazz 2007 opened Friday evening at Istora Senayan stadium in Central Jakarta, with local and international acts performing on seven separate stages for thousands of fans.
NEWS | Nov 23, 2007
To promote Indonesia as an international MICE’s (Meeting Incentive Conference Exhibition) destination, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism together with the Indonesia tourism Association and Industries will held “Indonesia Tourism & Travel Fair” which will be held annually on every September.
NEWS | Nov 23, 2007
Carrying the slogan "Paint the Town Jazz", JakJazz 2007 is ready to shake up Jakarta with three days of jazz music, starting this Friday.
NEWS | Nov 23, 2007
In addition to the government's efforts to improve safety and infrastructure, ordinary Indonesians can also contribute to the success of Visit Indonesia Year 2008 by doing what they do best -- smiling and being friendly, according to a minister.
NEWS | Nov 22, 2007
Abdul Aziz – A Retrospective Exhibition will open on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Neka Art Museum, Ubud, Bali Scheduled to be opened by the Italian Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Roberto Palmeiri, who, in keeping with the U.N. Conference on Climate Change being held in Bali, will plant Abdul Aziz' favorite type of trees in the grounds of the Museum.
NEWS | Nov 20, 2007
The Indonesian Government will increase the cost of ferry crossings nation-wide effective December 1, 2007, including the ferry crossings between Ketapang (East Java) - Gimimanuk (West Bali) and Padang Bai (East Bali) and Lembar (West Lombok).
NEWS | Nov 20, 2007
On Monday, November 5, 2007, Qatar Airways formally inaugurated its two new offices in Denpasar, Bali. The two offices are located in the Wisthi Sabha Building at the Ngurah Rai International Airport and off the lobby of the Kartika Plaza Hotel in Kuta.
NEWS | Nov 19, 2007
The first annual Bali Sports Gala will be held on December 1, 2007, to celebrate competitive sports activities on the Island and salute Bali's Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
NEWS | Nov 16, 2007
Founded in New York in 1904, St. Regis was established by John Jacob Astor IV with a vision to become the world's exclusive property which embodies the finest expressions of luxury and flawless, bespoke services. Shortly after the opening, The New York Times declared the St. Regis New York to be "The Finest Hotel in America" and soon became the favorite rendezvous for celebrities and prominent people.
NEWS | Nov 16, 2007
For artists, textiles are more than just the cloths and materials used to make a garment. Each product could become a medium of expression for creativity and innovation.
NEWS | Nov 14, 2007
Garuda Indonesia`s planes will resume flying to Europe from Indonesia at the end of next year after the state-owned company suspended its flights to European destinations in 2004 because of losses.
NEWS | Nov 14, 2007
Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal said the European Union (EU) team that conducted an audit and verification in Indonesia from November 5 to 9, 2007, was in general satisfied with the current condition of the country`s airline companies.
NEWS | Nov 13, 2007
The Sunda Strait Festival which will be held to celebrate the 51st anniversary of South Lampung district will not be affected by Krakatau lesser`s volcanic activities, a local official has said.
NEWS | Nov 13, 2007
What's the largest inbound market of travelers to Bali? A standard reply would usually include Japan, Australia, Taiwan and South Korea – countries which are indeed the four largest contributors of foreign arrivals to Bali's shores.
NEWS | Nov 12, 2007
The U.N. Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) set to take place in Bali between December 3-14, 2007 will see more than 7,000 Indonesian armed troops on duty to protect the 15,000 delegates from 168 countries attending the event.
NEWS | Nov 12, 2007
Preliminary Bali international arrival figures for October 2007 indicate another record month with 146,699 arrivals – a +30.2% increase over October 2006 when 112,696 foreign visitors landed in Bali.
NEWS | Nov 10, 2007
Highly controversial plans to open a casino in Bali at the location of the former Bali Cliff Resort surfaced recently with reports in the local press that local law enforcement officials and lawmakers were reportedly "studying" such a plan.
NEWS | Nov 10, 2007
The Indonesian Embassy in Beijing will organize a music concert themed:"The Rhythms of Indonesia," at Beijing`s Concert Hall at 7.30 pm local time on Wednesday.
NEWS | Nov 6, 2007
The best of Australian fashion will be on show on Jakarta`s catwalks this month as some of the country`s top designers display their latest spring/summer collections, according to the Australian Embassy here on Monday.
NEWS | Nov 6, 2007
Developing and least-developed countries are expecting more money to be raised for climate adaptation programs and that contributions be made mandatory for developed countries during the UN climate conference in Bali in December.
NEWS | Nov 6, 2007
Some Australian investors are interested in doing business in Indonesia`s popular island resort of Bali where they can build an international hospital, a retirement village for Australian pensioners, and a luxurious cruiser pier, an Indonesian diplomat has said.
NEWS | Nov 5, 2007
In compliance with the decision of Indonesia's Minister of Transportation issued on October 26, 2007 Angkasa Pura I - the managers of Bali's International Airport have announced a 50% increase in the passenger service charge paid by every traveler departing on an international flight.
NEWS | Nov 5, 2007
The 7th Bali Fashion Week returns to Bali November 22-25, 2007 and, as with past Bali Fashion Weeks, world leaders in fashion
and style will converge on Bali to be dazzled by the talent of Indonesia's top fashion designers and apparel
producers.
NEWS | Nov 5, 2007
With Only 3.36 million Visitors Nation-Wide through the End of September, Indonesia Will Fall Short of Projected 6 Million Visitors for 2007.
NEWS | Nov 3, 2007
The 2007 Art Summit Indonesia kicked off Thursday night at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta with French chocolates floating through the air in gift boxes on the end of green balloons.
NEWS | Nov 3, 2007
A fusion between a traditional wayang (shadow puppet) performance and modern technology has impressed Jakartans during a two-dayshow at Graha Bhakti Budaya hall in Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini, Central Jakarta.
NEWS | Nov 2, 2007
The number of tourists arriving in Indonesia rose 13.5 percent to 3.36 million in the first nine months, data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) showed Thursday.
NEWS | Nov 2, 2007
Indonesias Creative Industries contributed no less than 4.75% to the countrys GDP in 2006 and grew by 7.3%, or higher than Indonesias 2006 national economic growth of 5.6%, said Trade Minister, Mari Elka Pangestu. This sector was also able to absorb 3.7 million workers, or equal to 4.7% of the total new work force. This despite the fact that these industries are still not yet properly mapped out.
NEWS | Nov 1, 2007
A modern Wayang (shadow puppet) performance and an intriguing culinary installation will kick off Art Summit Indonesia (ASI) 2007 on Thursday evening.
NEWS | Nov 1, 2007
The Women's International Club (WIC) launched a two-day bazaar involving women from over 30 countries at the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
NEWS | Nov 1, 2007
A modern Wayang (shadow puppet) performance and an intriguing culinary installation will kick off Art Summit Indonesia (ASI)2007 on Thursday evening.
NEWS | Oct 31, 2007
A three-day Indonesian annual festival will be held in Melbourne, Australia, from November 9 to 12, Jahar Gultom, Indonesian Consulate General spokesman in Melbourne told Antara here by phone on Monday.
NEWS | Oct 31, 2007
Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait produced a total of 24 tremors from 00.00 to 12.00 local time on Monday after its status was raised to the second highest level of alert.
NEWS | Oct 30, 2007
Total foreign arrivals to Bali for September 2007 totaled 152,532, an improvement of +28.9% over the same month in 2006 (118,331). The "second best September" on record, this year's arrivals were only -6.2% behind the tally for September 2005 when 162,102 arrivals were recorded.
NEWS | Oct 30, 2007
Forestry Minister NS Ka`ban said the United Nations Conference on Climate Change to be held in Bali from December 3 to 14, 2007 would provide an opportunity for Indonesia to show its commitment to overcoming climate change issues.
NEWS | Oct 30, 2007
The Bali Post reports that the Chief of the Bali Tourism Authority, Gde Nurjaya, has complained that Bali has received "nil support" from the Central Government in Jakarta following the launch of a Bali branding campaign in June 2007.
NEWS | Oct 29, 2007
Filipino star Juvic Pagunsan enjoyed an emotional maiden triumph at the Pertamina Indonesia President Invitational on Sunday.
NEWS | Oct 29, 2007
The counts begun. To mark the time remaining before the start of the Asian Beach Games set to be held in Bali October 18-26, 2008 a giant countdown clock has been erected at Bali's Lumitang Field on Jalan Gatot Subroto in Denpasar at the site of the former Badung Government Administration Office.
NEWS | Oct 29, 2007
The Bali Post reports that Bali's main general hospital Rumah Sakit Umum Sanglah (RS Sanglah) is preparing to change its name to honor the name of a leading health figure in Bali.
NEWS | Oct 28, 2007
Bali International Women's Association (BIWA) will once again hold its popular Christmas sale Bazaar on November 11, 2007, at the Sector Bar & Restaurant locat at the Bali Beach Golf Course in Sanur.
NEWS | Oct 28, 2007
As reported in Balidiscovery.com, there is growing frustration in tourism circles that the details of the Government's plans to launch a massive promotion program for "Visit Indonesia 2008" have yet to be announced.
NEWS | Oct 27, 2007
Salsa music and dance aficionados, prepare yourselves for Thursday night's evening of entertainment, featuring an international orchestra and international salsa champions Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow.
NEWS | 24 Oct 2007
Ministers and senior officials from around 40 countries are to hold informal talks in Indonesia this week aimed at setting the stage for a global climate change summit on Bali later this year.
NEWS | 23 Oct 2007
Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will send off a group of 15 cyclists on a 20-day cross-nation trip from Jakarta to Bali on November 11, 2007.
NEWS | 23 Oct 2007
Republika On-Line reports that the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik has identified spiritual tourism as a key product for Bali's future.
NEWS | 22 Oct 2007
The Deputy Coordinating Economic Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Dr. Ir. Bambang Susantono, told a national conference on transportation meeting in Bali on October 18, 2007, that building overpasses and elevated roadways in Bali was not a viable means of overcoming traffic congestion problems on the island.
NEWS | 22 Oct 2007
Jembrana Regency in the west of Bali has drawn up a plan to construct its own international airport, and is awaiting the go-ahead, and funds totaling some US$110 million, from the central government to proceed with the ambitious project, officials said.
NEWS | 20 Oct 2007
On Wednesday, October 10, 2007, the Bali Safari and Marine Park opened its gates in Gianyar, some 30 kilometers north of Bali's airport.
NEWS | 20 Oct 2007
On October 7, 2007, The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have that Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport is once again considered to be compliant with the strict aviation safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
NEWS | 20 Oct 2007
Sydney's Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) will host a "Spring Fair" from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2007, in the terraced garden of Wisma Indonesia, 25 Kent Road, Rose Bay.
NEWS | 20 Oct 2007
Tempo Interaktif reports that the Indonesian Government will spend an estimated Rp. 114 billion (approximately US$12.4 million) in hosting the United Nations Framework on Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) to be held in Bali this December. The funds will reportedly be provided via discretionary budgets administered by President's office.
NEWS | 13 Oct 2007
In Indonesia the feast is named Hari Raya Idul Fitri or informally, Lebaran. Hari Raya literally means The Great Day of (Celebration) . Sometimes, there are different statements on when the day falls, especially between Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama, because people use different techniques to determine it.
NEWS | 13 Oct 2007
A total of 202 baby turtles were released into the sea at Kuta Beach here on Friday to mark the fifth anniversary of the first Bali bombings on October 12, 2002.
NEWS | 11 Oct 2007
International Creative Management, her Los Angeles-based talent agency, said Knowles' Nov. 1 date in Kuala Lumpur was canceled "due to a scheduling conflict."
NEWS | 11 Oct 2007
They've transcended their vigilant hip-hop roots and have become a global phenomenon, the likes of which the music world has rarely seen. Ever-curious and ever-confident, that group is The Black Eyed Peas, and after energizing crowds 'round the globe with the monster-stomp of Elephunk, it's time for the quartet – William, Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo to get down to business – Monkey Business, that is.
NEWS | 10 Oct 2007
The lead up to the Idul Fitri holiday has already seen Jakartans on their bikes, heading home -- and this year the holiday season has also seen many hotels in West Java's capital Bandung and Yogyakarta completely booked out.
NEWS | 9 Oct 2007
Multi award-winning American magician David Copperfield is coming to Indonesia and scheduled to perform at the Jakarta Istora Senayan October 23-28, 2007. Whether flying effortlessly across a stage, temporarily "losing" the Statue of Liberty, zooming over the Grand Canyon or walking through the Great Wall of China – the charismatic Mr. Copperfield is expected to perform to sell-out crowds during a twice daily performance schedule in Jakarta.
NEWS | 9 Oct 2007
To underline its concern for the effects of global warning and mark the hosting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Government of Indonesia has announced plans to plant 79 million trees across the country between November 20-27, 2007.
NEWS | 8 Oct 2007
Foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia in the first eight months of 2007 rose 13.5 percent year-on-year to 2.97 million, AFP reported citing the data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
NEWS | 8 Oct 2007
The Culture and Tourism Ministry has named Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport as having the cleanest airport toilets in Indonesia, with the country's main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta, in fourth place.
NEWS | 8 Oct 2007
The tourist industry in Bali is concerned that tourist facilities and infrastructure on Bali will be overstretched this December since December being peak tourist season, tourists and Climate Change delegates will jostle for the islands available facilities and infrastructure.
NEWS | 7 Oct 2007
Bali will play host to its first international netball tournament on November 3, 2007, when home-town favorites from the Stiff Chilli Bali Flames Netball Club takes on teams from Surabaya, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong.
NEWS | 7 Oct 2007
The Department of Transportation's most recent safety audit of Indonesian air carriers demonstrates tangible progress has been made in efforts to upgrade the safety of flying domestically.
NEWS | 2 Oct 2007
The Yogyakarta administration will turn a 634-ha piece of land in the Bunder area of Gunungkidul district into a wildlife park for research and tourism as well as to increase the local people`s welfare, an official said.
NEWS | 2 Oct 2007
The number of foreign tourists to the country totaled 2.97 million in the first 8 months of this year up from 2.62 million in the same period last year.
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ARTICLE | 4 Oct 2006
When a traveler is browsing in Kraton, then she/he should not miss The Water Castle or known as Tamansari, less than 1 Km west of Kraton. Just west of the Kraton, are the ruins, pools, arches and underground passages of the former pleasure gardens.
ARTICLE | 28 Sep 2006
The Kecak dance is one of the most famous of Balinese dances. It is unusual because it has no musical accompaniment like many other Indonesian dances do, the rhythm of the dance is produced by the chanting 'monkey' chorus.
ARTICLE | 8 Sep 2006
The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park covers some 800 square kilometers in the centre of East Java. It is the largest volcanic region in the province and there stands Mt. Semeru, which rises 3676 meters above sea level. At its northern end is the spectacular Tengger Caldera, Java's largest, with its 10 km barren desert-like sea of sand.
ARTICLE | 6 Sep 2006
Kemang is one of the most popular places among expatriates and there are quite a lot of facilities for them and their families, from international schools, bookstores and art galleries to beauty salons, gyms, spas, cafes and restaurants where they can relax and unwind, Pet shops can also easily be found in the area, offering grooming services, food, toys and other needs for dogs and cats.
ARTICLE | 31 Aug 2006
Motorcycle taxis are now the convenient alternative for Jakartans wishing to beat traffic, but trusty ojek have long been favored by journalists, foreign researchers and tourists in exploring little-known spots in the city.
ARTICLE | 25 Aug 2006
The Pelabuhan Ratu area, a favorite weekend surfing destination for expatriates and a growing number of Indonesian surfers based in Jakarta, is the most crowded of West Java's surfing grounds due to sheer ease of accessibility.
ARTICLE | 11 Aug 2006
Forget about Bandung with its multitude of shopping and dining opportunities! Choose the natural beauty of the high valley of Lembang just north of Bandung.
ARTICLE | 2 Aug 2006
The leafy lane is tranquil, almost deserted, save for a zealous street sweeper intent on vanquishing the last stray leaf that sullies his now pristine territory. At the end of the lane, the unmistakable copper-toned crown of the grand dome shimmers in the early morning light, just as it did some 241 years ago.
ARTICLE | 27 Jul 2006
With Coban Rondo, you're not just talking about waterfalls but also the surrounding mountains and mist and a fascinating local legend. Nestled in the highlands of Batu, East Java, Coban Rondo is a great place for those who love nature and adventure. Spend a day exploring the three waterfalls that lie hidden along the trails snaking up these mountains.
ARTICLE | 26 Jul 2006
Indonesian food is catching on in the United States especially in big cities like New York, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. where there are large Indonesian communities. As Amy Katz reports in this story, which was produced by VOA's Indonesian Service, the restaurants are a haven for homesick Indonesians but they are hoping to become popular with Americans.
ARTICLE | 25 Jul 2006
Local folklore told by those living around Mt. Panrango says that people washing in the mountain spring water coming over the falls will gain a youthful appearance. This is particularly true of attorneys who have been known to bathe in the water before going for job interviews.
ARTICLE | 7 Jul 2006
Once upon a time in Java Island, especially in Prambanan, there are two Hindu kingdoms, they are Pengging and Kraton Boko. Pengging Kingdom is a prosperous and welfare kingdom that is lead by a wise king named Prabu Damar Moyo who has a son named Raden Bandung Bondowoso.
ARTICLE | 7 April 2006
Not too many years ago the streets of Jakarta were filled with becaks, they were part of the urban scene, a sort of characteristic of the city that no visitor to Jakarta would be likely to forget. Groups of becak drivers waited by their three-wheeled tricycles on almost every street corner. Today they are gone from the streets of Jakarta, except perhaps for a few still working discretely in the suburbs.
ARTICLE | 5 April 2006
A common sight in Java, especially in Jakarta are lovely Javanese ladies with heavy baskets full of bottles strapped to their backs. They sell Jamu: a pale yellow to dark brown liquid and a traditional cure-all for anything from the common cold to rheumatism. The ladies dispense their ' jamu' or herbal medicine with gusto.
ARTICLE | 21 March 2006 (Source: )
This year’s Balinese Hindus New Year, the Nyepi Holiday (1928) Icaka New Year falls on Thursday, March 30. The celebration is emphasized more on self-introspection, with the Balinese Hindus advised not to do anything for the whole day.
ARTICLE | 22 February 2006
Indonesia's traditional textile arts are highly refined and the fabrics produced by each of the nation's 27 provinces are as diverse and colourful as their cultures
ARTICLE | 20 February 2006
If adrenaline and excitement are high on your list of holiday thrills then Indonesia is certainly the place to get a fix.
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