AIS Concert at TIM

Off we headed to TIM in Jakarta Pusat for the Australian International School Concert…… I got the perfect seating position and ….. Doh!!!!! I FORGOT MY CAMERA BATTERY!!!!  Thanks to Tri for loaning his camera to me and saving me…. Sorry Treen!!!! xx Share on Facebook Read more »

Ogoh-Ogoh Parade for New Year Nyepi Saka 1933

I made a quick visit again this year to Monas for the Balinese Hindu ritual ogoh-ogoh parade.  Ogoh-ogoh are demonic statues made of bamboo and paper symbolizing negative elements or malevolent spirits, and after the ogoh-ogoh have been paraded around the Ngrupuk ritual takes place, which involves burning the ogoh-ogoh.  This event is held annually […] Read more »

Art Summit Indonesia VI, 2010

I am a big fan of dance and tonight’s performance of “Rantau Berbisik” by Nanjombang Dance Company from Padang was absolutely divine.  The strength and control of these dancers was incredible and the stage lighting and costumes made it really special…. drumming on nappy pants too…. now I’m also a huge fan of that.. Share […] Read more »