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 »
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 »
Mini Fashion Show by Rafi Abdurrahman Ridwan – ‘Lovely Moment for Lovely Kids’
Indonesia’s National Children’s Day was celebrated earlier this week on 22nd July and I would like to acknowledge all the children I know that have touched my heart and brought sunshine to my days and I would especially like to dedicate this day to a very special friend of mine, Indonesia’s youngest Fashion Designer, Rafi […] Read more »
A Heart of Gold – Ages Biola and Taman Suropati Chamber
If you live in Jakarta, it is easy to get distracted by the mess of the city; the mind-bending traffic, the corruption, the pollution, the mind-blowing poverty; it feels like a city that is about to self-combust while you can only sit and gape and wonder, who is doing anything about this mess? Does […] Read more »
Jakarta Expat Magazine and Taman Suropati Chamber
A huge thank you to Angela Richardson at Jakarta Expat Magazine for sharing my story and photos of the amazing Taman Suropati Chamber. Share on Facebook Read more »
Beautiful Performers at Merdeka Square
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Ages Biola and Musical Angels playing Keroncong at Merdeka Square
Another random and magical day in Jakarta! I thought I was heading to Menteng Suropti last Sunday morning to watch musicians in the park and miraculously ended up at Merdeka Park with a new Dutch friend, Aniek, to watch Ages Biola and his lovely students playing on stage for the celebrations of Dalam Rangkan Pencanangan […] Read more »
Pemilihan Abang None Jakarta Pusat 2012 at Senayan City
An invitation from our friend Abdul Qowi Bastian at Jakarta Globe to attend Pemilihan Abang None Jakarta Pusat 2012 where he was one of 30 finalists led to yet another evening of magic in Jakarta! Not aware of what the event actually was, I went along with a new friend Lynne from Korea who recently […] Read more »
Mass Romantic at Largo Cafe, Kemang
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