As Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship, I wanted to take the opportunity to visit Istiqlal Mosque, which is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia in terms of capacity, to witness the thousands of people praying together to mark the end of the fasting month. After being granted permission […] Read more »
Buka Puasa with Orphans at the Ridwans
Each evening during Ramadhan, the Ridwan’s have been hosting ‘Buka Puasa’ (Breaking the Fast), with the orphans in their community, as has been the tradition for Shinta and her husband Mohammad for the past 11 years. Firstly they snack together before praying and then eating their meal for the evening. I have met these children […] 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 »
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 »
Motor Motor Cinta
Here in Jakarta where public displays of affection are not widely accepted it is very unusual to see anyone holding hands or sharing an intimate moment with their husband/wife/lover. In Australia, especially during the warmers summer months, the parks are filled with young love, and the streets are filled with happiness as couples stroll hand […] Read more »
Orphans at the Ridwan’s
Every so often you meet people that make a big impact on your life and make you see life from a new and fresh perspective. The Ridwan family have been incredibly generous with their kindness not only to me, but to many people that surround them. Rafi is always thinking of others and how he […] Read more »
Kahar & Nira’s Wedding
Thank you so much to my dear friend Eddy Bogel for inviting me to his sister’s wedding last weekend.. I am still trying to understand the concept of Indonesian wedding receptions where you go, shake hands with the bride and groom up on stage, have your picture taken, eat some food quickly and then leave.. […] Read more »
Waisak at Borobudur Temple
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Waisak Procession from Mendut Temple to Borobudur
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Waisak at Mendut Temple
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