HELLO JAKARTA!!! I realise it’s already March now and it’s been way too long between postings… Life since November has taken on all sorts of twists and turns and it’s been a complete lifestyle change for me – at least temporarily! There’s been no more of all the things that defined my life in Jakarta […] Read more »
Jakarta Fashion Week 2013_Day 1_Lie Sang Bong
Ahhhh YES!!! It’s that time of the year again… when all the incredible designers from Indonesia come together for one week of colour and magic and incredible fashion shows… I have looked forward to attending ever since I first arrived in Jakarta in 2009, and I haven’t missed a year yet as I absolutely love […] Read more »
m.e at Instyle Fashion Festival
A huge CONGRATULATIONS goes out to my dear friend Martha on her first participation in a fashion show here in Jakarta! The first look of her new m.e resort collection was shown to a huge crowd at the Instyle fashion festival at the Mazda stage JiExpo Kemayoran last Sunday. Unfortunately I didn’t have the chance […] Read more »
Roller Boogie at Blok M Square
A huge thank you to Cipta and the crew at goodguysneverwin toy co. for the super fun night at Blok M Square 80’s Roller Boogie… The theme was 1986 and the music took me back to my youth, the outfits made me laugh, and the dance moves were hysterical as we skated for hours around […] Read more »
Festival Indonesia in Australia
If you are in Melbourne this September, make sure you head down to Queensbridge Square for a taste of all things Indonesian.. There will be traditional food, cultural performances, fashion shows and much more! Indonesia’s youngest designer, Rafi Ridwan, will also be participating in the Fashion Shows on the 22 and 23rd September, showcasing a […] Read more »
Taman Suropati Chamber during Ramadhan
During the month of Ramadhan, Taman Suropati Chamber have rescheduled their usual morning classes to 3-5pm each Sunday afternoon. We headed down recently, taking with us one of Treen’s dear friends and fellow teachers, Talisa, to enjoy the ambience in the park. I am incredibly envious of anyone with any musical talent and to see […] Read more »
‘Eksobatica’ Cultural Performance – Rama & Shinta
This was a beautiful performance of the love story of Rama and Shinta at the ‘Eksobatica’ event at Grand Indonesia… I would love to know the actual story as my Bahasa Indonesia is so limited I couldn’t understand too much.. Feel free to share the story with me if you know it as I would […] Read more »
‘Eksobatica’ Fashion Show at Grand Indonesia
To celebrate Ramadhan, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town is hosting a month full of Batik, Fashion, Art, Music and activities traditionally from Indonesia from 20 July to 26 August 2012. Highlights of this event include: – Fashion Exhibition and Fashion Show by Iwan Tirta Private Collection, APPMI, Alleira, Mumtaaz Butik, Lasale College – Talkshow and Fashion […] Read more »
CONGRATULATIONS Rafi!
Today I am thrilled to announce we have received confirmation that Rafi has been invited to attend Festival Indonesia in Melbourne, which is an absolute dream come true. This year, Festival Indonesia will hold a series of events leading up to Festival Weekend on 22 and 23 September at Queensbridge Square, Southbank in Melbourne. The 2012 […] Read more »
Pejaten Performers
Every year, students from the Australian International School in Pejaten (AIS Pejaten) hold an art exhibition and theatre production for parents and fellow students at the prestigious TIM in Cikini, which I have attended for the past two years, thanks to my beautiful sister Treen being one of the many teachers who dedicates their time […] Read more »