TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

LOG IN / REGISTER

LOG IN

Don’t have an account? Register here Give your organization full access to The Jakarta Post. Register here

Chinese-New-Year

News 6 years ago

Virus silences Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing

The epicenter of the SARS-like virus is in central China, but it has spread to other regions, prompting authorities as far as the nation's northern capital to close tourist attractions and cancel public events to prevent further contagion.

National 6 years ago

From religious rituals to festive attractions: Indonesians prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year

Many Indonesians are preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which falls on Saturday, with religious rituals and festive attractions.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

In Surakarta, Chinese-Indonesians heal old wounds for sake of harmony

"Forget about the May 1998 riots. Let's create a more beautiful history. In Surakarta, tolerance between different ethnicities and religions has existed for ages. We must continue to maintain and preserve it," said Sumartono, who this year serves as head of the Solo Imlek committee.

World 6 years ago

China seals off more cities as virus toll climbs

The normally bustling metropolis of Wuhan, a major industrial and transport hub in the center of the country, slid deeper into surreal isolation as China tightened a transport cordon around it and nearby cities.

Editorial 6 years ago

Being Chinese-Indonesian

Despite the ups and downs, the fact that Chinese-Indonesians and so-called “native” Indonesians have coexisted for many years shows there can be a bright and cohesive future as one nation.

City 6 years ago

PREMIUM
Lion dance groups embrace diversity, teach inclusion

It started with a boisterous drumroll, followed by the “Crash!” and “Clang!” of cymbals. The sound of the loud percussion filled the mall, which became the entryway for a barongsai (lion dance) performance that evening.

Health 6 years ago

China reports new virus cases, raising concern globally before key holiday

China reported four more cases of pneumonia believed to be caused by a new coronavirus strain, causing rising concern globally that a disease health officials do not yet fully understand could spread during a key holiday period.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Mental health issues to cloud the Year of the Rat: Expert

In comparison with 2019’s “slow but sure” Year of the Pig, this year will tend to fluctuate and probably be inconsistent.

National 6 years ago

What's in a name? Chinese-Indonesians have many stories

Today, people can still guess someone's Chinese family names by their Indonesian version.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Burning issue: China's incense makers toil ahead of Lunar New Year

It is an important time of year for the villagers of Yongchun county, a mountainous area of southeastern Fujian province that supplies much of the world's incense.

follow our Social media

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Let us know what you think:

Enter at least 30 characters

0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.