DISCOVERING JAKARTA (11 news)

Discovering Jakarta

Taman Ismail Marzuki -- sweet escape in hectic Jakarta

As the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is arguably a big city where people can find almost everything. This metropolitan ...

Discovering Jakarta

Navigating stars, other celestial objects at the Planetarium

The capital city of Indonesia and home to over 10.5 million people, Jakarta, is a hub of political matters, economy, ...

Discovering Jakarta

Tracking down the hidden Portuguese pearl in north Jakarta

Indonesia, particularly its eastern part, is well-known for its rich spices that are highly priced, even surpassing the ...

Discovering Jakarta

Indonesians in tunic dresses: Indian descendants in Pasar Baru

Sukomala wore an apron while entering the alley and welcomed three women guests whom she ushered through a ...

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Looking closely at Chinese community in Jakarta

The Chinese people have a long history of migrating overseas, with approximately 50 million ethnic Chinese living ...

Discovering Jakarta

Pekojan Arab Village -- Standing the test of time

Semi-loud dangdut music, plenty of motorcycles, and the distinct scent of goat pens are possibly the three most ...

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The charm of the 'instagrammable' Fatahillah Museum

On Jalan Taman Fatahillah No. 1, West Jakarta, in 1620, the Dutch built a government office at the behest of Governor ...

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Taste of heritage: culinary adventure in Jakarta's Old Town

With an abundance of historical sites scattered in every nook and cranny, Jakarta’s Old Town, popularly known as ...

Discovering Jakarta

Exploring the past through Kota Tua Jakarta museums

A Hermes statue welcomes everyone to the courtyard situated in the middle of a neoclassical structure of the Jakarta ...

Discovering Jakarta

From palmist to living statues: transgressing sightseeing at Kota Tua

Under the searing heat of Jakarta’s Old Town (Kota Tua), sat a man, in a red plain shirt and Batik headband, ...

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Kali Besar, an ocular feast in the old town of Jakarta

One afternoon in a park around Kali Besar in Kota Tua, West Jakarta, a group of youngsters was engrossed in preparing ...