Last Monday saw Rafi return to Jakarta after a successful and fun trip to Melbourne to appear in Festival Indonesia’s fashion shows. He held six shows overall showcasing his childrenswear designs and womenswear collection that was made especially for his first International showing. I had the pleasure of photographing the garments before their trip and […] Read more »
We Love Jakarta – EPISODE 2 – Selamat Idul Fitri
Welcome to Jakarta! This is the second episode about our adventures in this crazy city… In this episode, Putra and I visit Sunda Kelapa port in Jakarta to watch the morning prayer (Sholat Ied) to celebrate Idul Fitri. Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri!!! Mohon Maaf Lahir & Batin!!! Share on Facebook 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 »
Selamat Idul Fitri at Sunda Kelapa
Waiting for prayers to start at Sunda Kelapa in the early morning It seems that there is always a cause for celebration here in Jakarta, and the night before Idul Fitri has to be one of the biggest street parties I have ever seen here. There was excitement in the air as the sounds of […] 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 »
Jakarta Fair 2012 Flora and Fauna at Lapangan Banteng
A brief visit in the searing Jakartan heat to Lapangan Banteng was a new and slightly strange experience for me…. after entering and walking through a beautiful section of native plants and colourful tropical flowers, which made me momentarily wish for a garden of my very own (the reality is I would kill the plants […] Read more »
Festival Palang Pintu “Jakarta Punya Gaye” – Jakarta Selatan
I love festivals in Indonesia and the past two weeks have been filled with celebrations throughout the city which has made for some great people watching, lots of laughs and a great dose of Indonesian culture! Last weekend was the Kemang Street Festival and Jl. Kemang Raya was blocked from car and motorbike traffic and […] Read more »
Beautiful Performers at Merdeka Square
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