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Indonesia Events July 24, 2008 Musro Club & Lounge, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta Colourfull GUEST STAR: JULIUS and Get 5 Limited Julius CD Mix Compilations July 6-15, 2008 | Padang, West Sumatra Minangkabau Cultural And Arts Festival The Minangkabau ethnic group (also known as Minang or Padang) is indigenous to the highlands of West Sumatra. The Minangs are the world’s largest matrilineal society, in which properties such as land and houses are inherited through female lineage. Humanitarian Swimmer www.greatindonesia.com is pleased to support humanitarian swimmer Monte Monfore. Donate to hungry children and watch swim videos at www.monteswimmer.com Monte Monfore - Lombok Fight Hunger Swim Video July 15, 2008 A fashionista's high tea with Alta Moda The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place, together with leading fashion house Alta Moda, are hosting a series of high tea and fashionista shows Thursday afternoons at the Pacific Restaurant & Lounge. July 15, 2008 Urban art mixes social commentary and creativity Jakarta is home to many wise minds, some smart enough and creative enough to share their wisdom with the public in the form of urban art. July 15, 2008 Cafes offer second office, meeting place Residents of Jakarta and several other big cities have found a new place to work: Cafes offering free Wi-Fi hotspots for wireless connection to the Internet. July 15, 2008 Wi-Fi Cafe: A new place to work, browse the world It was 11 a.m. when a man entered a cafe in Cikini, Central Jakarta. He took a seat at a corner table, took a laptop from his backpack, turned it on and immediately began to work. July 09, 2008 Nadine collects 'ordinary' bags Count actress Nadine Chandrawinata among those women who love their handbags. But unlike other women celebrities who dig deep into their pockets to buy brand-name handbags, Nadine prefers more downmarket bags. July 15, 2008 Japanese perform Balinese dances "When I first saw a Balinese traditional dance I was astounded," said Indonesian Mia Damron, a student of Wyarihita Bali dance studio in Yokohama, Japan. July 15, 2008 Kite festival promotes teamwork among locals "Pull! Pull!" a man shouted to a group of four children who were trying to control a big janggan (dragon) kite in Padang Galak Beach on Friday morning. July 09, 2008 41 countries, including Indonesia, bidding for UNESCO sites The annual scramble for world heritage status opens Wednesday in Quebec City, where 41 countries are seeking UNESCO designation for cultural or natural sites. July 15, 2008 Pianist David Benoit to perform in Jakarta Five-time Grammy award nominee David Benoit is a light jazz pianist who can deliver hauntingly beautiful and memorable melodies in his performances. July 08, 2008 Shanty has high hopes for film fest Actress and singer Shanty will fly to Prague, Czech Republic, to attend the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where her film, The Photograph (2007), is being screened in competition. July 15, 2008 Dayaks remind of need to foster unity at Games Events on and off field are heating up at the National Games in East Kalimantan. Participants could learn from the Dayaks, whose descendants are said to have arrived in Borneo as early as 3,000 years back, about the need to maintain unity in diversity. July 15, 2008 E. Java maintains lead as bribery charges mar Games East Java solidified its position atop the medal table on Sunday as the ninth day of the National Games was marred by bribery allegations. June 16, 2008 German school students learn to cook local food Agnes, 17, enthusiastically watched six groups of students taking part in the cooking Indonesian food program at the Deutsche International Schule at Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD), Tangerang. June 09, 2008 Shanghai and Greek food promos at The Ritz-Carlton hotels What's the difference between the Chinese food served in local restaurants and that served in its place of origin?

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Indonesian Lifestyle 2008