Bring Bali to you — Four stylish ways to elevate your fashion Indonesia-style

Bring Bali to you — Four stylish ways to elevate your fashion Indonesia-style

Kirana geometrical batik lurik skirt Source: epitomi.   The Kirana geometrical batik lurik skirt cleverly combines two exquisite Indonesian textiles to craft a unique, asymmetrical shape that stands out for all the right reasons. This modest, yet stylish piece utilises power clashing and exotic patterns to blend tradition with modernity in two geometric motifs. The material … Read more

Celebrating Shared Heritage And Future Opportunities

Even with the 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty, which delineated our lands into British and Dutch spheres, the cultural threads linking us remained unbroken. In Kalimantan Barat, I was particularly struck by the linguistic and cultural similarities between Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. With approximately 85% of their vocabulary being remarkably similar, it felt as though I … Read more

Indonesia’s changing beauty trends: Healthy, natural and local

August 2, 2024 JAKARTA – There used to be a time when Indonesian glam was defined by several layers of foundation, chiseled contours and thick faux lashes. But given the dynamic landscape of beauty trends, Indonesia’s youth are redefining their standards, influenced by a mix of global and local inspirations. Nowadays, makeup usage in Indonesia … Read more

Indonesian pilgrims praise Makkah Route Initiative’s ‘seamless service’

Thank you for reading the news about Indonesian pilgrims praise Makkah Route Initiative’s ‘seamless service’ and now with the details Jeddah – Yasmine El Tohamy – JEDDAH: With its low annual rainfall, much of Saudi Arabia’s vast landscape is covered by desert, broken by occasional oases. In its mountainous regions, valleys, and along its coastline, … Read more

Indonesian authorities offer free tattoo removal for Muslims in Jakarta

Thank you for reading the news about Indonesian authorities offer free tattoo removal for Muslims in Jakarta and now with the details Jeddah – Yasmine El Tohamy – Sri Lanka’s Muslims host interfaith iftar to ‘build bridges’ between communities Colombo: A Sri Lanka Muslim organization hosted an iftar in Colombo on Sunday for over 1,500 students … Read more

Interview: Emiko Saraswati Susilo on the Beauty of Indonesian Dance

(Sara Gambina-Belknap) A distinguished choreographer, dancer, and vocalist, Emiko Saraswati Susilo bridges Indonesia with San Francisco’s Bay Area and the global community as the director of one of Bali’s most active and internationally renowned performing arts companies, Gamelan Sekar Jaya. Through Javanese and Balinese performance that is innovative yet deeply rooted in tradition, Susilo serves … Read more

K-pop, social media fuel male beauty industry in Indonesia

November 6, 2023 JAKARTA – Cultural changes have made male grooming more popular, especially in parts of Asia, and what has become a generational trend in South Korea is only just beginning in Indonesia. Some Indonesian companies are making their products more widely acceptable to both sexes by featuring male models in advertising campaigns. In … Read more

Fokus BERNAMA – Spectacular Natural Wonders To Explore In Flores, Indonesia

T he window seat onboard a flight from Labuan Bajo to Ende in Flores Island, in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia,  offers a captivating view as you peer out at the sprawling landscape below. It was a sight to behold. The lush hilly green landscapes dotted with villages and the black sand beaches … Read more

Lollapalooza 2023 Lineup: TXT, NewJeans & More

We felt the sugar rush when we learnt that K-pop groups TXT and NewJeans will perform at the US music festival Lollapalooza! HYBE’s kids are taking over the US. (Photos from: twitter.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC, @newjeans_official) After Lollapalooza announced its lineup, K-fans were quick to spot two K-pop groups (both hailing from the HYBE agency) behind Gen Z’s … Read more

Get Angry Easily and Excessive Emotions Can Cause Dry Skin

Kamis, 9 Maret 2023 – 12:00 WIB VIVA – Having healthy skin is the dream of everyone, both men and women. One of the criteria for healthy skin is moisturized skin that is not sensitive, or dry. To fulfill the needs of healthy skin, several things in the holistic beauty wheel must be fulfilled and balanced. “This … Read more