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Archipelago 1 month ago

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Semarang holds Imlek night market to welcome Chinese New Year

Visitors are expected to wear Chinese costumes, such as kebaya encim, as well as Indonesian traditional costumes.

Weekend Five 2 months ago

Five films that capture the many moods of Japanese cinema

From cyberpunk classics to rural dramas, these Japanese Film Festival picks show why the country’s cinema continues to resonate far beyond its borders.

Tech 3 months ago

Aftech's Mandiri BFN Fest aims to boost trust in fintech

The festival, which runs from Dec. 10 to 11 and is free to all visitors, aims to increase public trust in the fintech industry toward better, sustainable economic growth.

Art & Culture 4 months ago

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Looking after the dark: Bandung’s light festival reimagines the city

Bandung’s heritage warehouses light up as artists explore the space between shadow and illumination.

Entertainment 5 months ago

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What’s next for Indonesian film? JAFF Market has a plan

With local productions now outshining Hollywood exports at the country’s box office, JAFF’s industry initiative is pushing for data-driven reforms to build lasting momentum.

Editorial 6 months ago

Stages of resistance

For years, the state’s approach aligned more closely with regimes that repress rather than protect free speech.

Entertainment 6 months ago

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Indonesian filmmakers highlight ‘authentic’ storytelling as key to success

Young Indonesian filmmakers in New York talk about navigating the film industry and the importance of telling their stories independently.

Entertainment 6 months ago

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Independent screening event celebrates Indonesia in New York

In the spirit of independence, two diaspora film aficionados brought Indonesia’s movie experience to the Big Apple this month in “21 New York”, a screening event that showcased short movies from up and coming filmmakers.

Economy 6 months ago

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Concert pullouts signal sponsorship, spending strains

Experts point to waning interest from corporate sponsors, especially SOEs that have “reallocated budgets” to programs more closely tied to government priorities, as a key driver behind the wave of festival cancellations.

Jakarta 8 months ago

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Jakarta cancels Car Free Night trial

The city administration previously planned to hold the Jakarta Muharram Festival with a torch parade from the National Monument (Monas) to the Bundaran HI traffic circle in Central Jakarta as a soft trial for a Car Free Night (CFN).

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