Bazaar Art Jakarta returns with new name, video art competition

Bazaar Art Jakarta is set to return for the ninth time under a new name, the Art Jakarta 2017, at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place shopping mall in South Jakarta from July 27 to 30.

Art enthusiasts can expect to see a plethora of local and overseas artwork from Indonesian and foreign galleries, including from Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, China and France. Among the featured artwork will be those created by Richard Winler, Arifin Neif, Lugas Syllabus, Laksamana Ryo, Putu Sutawaijaya, Masayoshi Nojo, David Gerstein, Zhu Jinshi, Chun Kwang Young, Jean Franncois Rauzier and more.

Tango community in Jakarta growing

Argentina may be on the other side of the globe from Indonesia, but the sensual tango has traveled some 15,000 kilometers to get the feet of Jakartans moving to its sultry rhythm, as more and more are dancing to its beat.  

Grouped under Paciencia, a tango community in Jakarta, at one point almost 200 people spun around with their partners during a 17-hour milonga, or dance party, to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the community from June 9-10.

Fuchong “El Tanguero”, a Spanish nickname he took on which means “the tango dancer”, established Paciencia in 2012 soon after returning from Buenos Aires, where he had traveled to learn the Argentine dance in its birthplace.

Fire soccer, a unique Ramadhan tradition of ‘pesantren’ students

The Islamic boarding school students of Pondok Pesantren (Ponpes) Khalifatullah Singo Ludiro in Mojolaban, Sukoharjo, Central Java, have a unique tradition during the holy month of Ramadhan. Locally known as santri, the students were found happily playing fire soccer on Tuesday night, passing and kicking the flaming fireball toward the opponent’s goal just like in regular soccer.

Though not wearing any shoes, the players seemed unaware of any heat or pain during their match. 

“This game aims to increase confidence, bravery and collaboration. Amid current intolerance issues, we have to remain strong and united,” said the head of Ponpes Singo Ludiro, Agung Syuhada.

Bandung to host World Philatelic Exhibition in August

The Indonesian Philately Association (PFI) is set to print 500 sets of special-edition postage stamps in Bandung to celebrate the World Philatelic Exhibition scheduled for August.

“There will be 500 sets of special edition postage stamps, such as anggrek [orchid]-themed postage stamps that was part of the Bogor Botanical Garden’s 200th anniversary celebration, press freedom-themed postage stamps and others,” said acting chairman of the exhibition, Avi Wijaya, in Bandung on Monday as quoted by Antara news agency.

Avi added that such an event could encourage the young generation to explore their culture, history and national character.

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