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National 6 years ago

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National gapura competition spurs creativity, collaboration among communities

As part of the celebration of Indonesia’s 74th Independence Day, various communities around the country have taken part in a nationwide gapura (gateway) decorating competition.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Yosan bubblegum's missing letter ‘N’ found, busting decades-long myth

Popular among children, the chewing gum was also known for its collect-and-win game.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Tel Aviv beats out Jerusalem to host 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest will make its glitzy debut in Tel Aviv next year, the European Broadcasting Union announced Thursday, after it beat rival Israeli contenders to host the annual music spectacle.

Parents 7 years ago

Contest seeks to provide children with age-appropriate songs

A songwriting contest for children's songs is currently being held in preparation for International Children's Day, which falls on Nov. 20, and to revive Indonesia’s struggling children’s music industry.

World 7 years ago

Japan to open 12th International Manga contest to Indonesians

Japan’s Foreign Ministry is teaming up with The Japan Foundation cultural organization to host the 12th Manga International contest.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Annual novel writing contest seeks to promote local writers

The Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ) is currently hosting the annual Sayembara Novel (Novel Writing Contest) DKJ in a bid to promote local writers with quality stories.

City 8 years ago

Contest for Sandiaga office shoes starts

Jakarta Deputy Governor Sandiaga Uno has launched a shoemaking competition for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in search of the most suitable office shoes for him at the Jakarta Creative Hub in Central Jakarta on Friday afternoon.

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Malaysian health officials to amend gay 'prevention' contest: Activists

Malaysian officials who launched a controversial video contest offering $1,000 cash prizes to explain how to "prevent" homosexuality have agreed to remove offending wording after widespread opposition, a LGBT activist said Friday.

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Jokowi hosts bicycle giveaway on Facebook

After becoming the latest vlogger (video blogger) in town, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has gone one step further in the digital world by hosting a giveaway on Facebook.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Jubilant Portugal celebrates first Eurovision victory

Jubilant Portugal on Sunday feted the country's first ever Eurovision song contest victor Salvador Sobral, who suffers from a serious heart condition but triumphed with a melancholy ballad, with hundreds turning up to welcome him home.

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