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Glodok, Jakarta’s Historical Chinatown

The Glodok Pancoran area in West Jakarta is a window into the Chinese culture beyond its homeland. Against a vibrant backdrop of cultural diversity, this bustling area offers a paradise of luscious food, heritage sites, colourful temples filled with incense, encounters with intriguing personalities, and enticing bargain hunts.

Editorial··5 min read

Gigi Balang: A Classic Betawi Ornament

Gigi balang is a traditional Betawi pattern often used in vernacular architecture. Beyond simple decoration, this ornamental pattern is symbolic of a Betawi philosophy on life.

Editorial··2 min read

Independence Day Sites and Monuments in Jakarta

It was a long journey for Indonesia to declare its independence from colonial rule on 17 August 1945, when the Proclamation of Independence was read by Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta on behalf of the Indonesian people.

Editorial··7 min read

Bosch Home Experience Center Opens in Jakarta, Elevating Shopping Experience for Home Appliances 

A globally trusted brand in the home appliance sector Bosch officially opened its first flagship Bosch Home Experience Center in PIK 2 bringing a one-stop shopping experience where customers can discover a complete range and the latest collection of Bosch home appliances as well as customers can get detailed explanations and demonstrations including guided how to connect appliances with advanced technology devices at home.

Editorial··2 min read

Railroad Rhythm: Indonesia's Train-based Travels

Flying is no longer the sole contender for intercity travel in Java. With more crowded, expensive, and unreliable flights, Indonesians have flocked to the country’s state-owned train operator, Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), for an alternative.

Editorial··5 min read

Indonesia’s Tea Plantations: Steeped in Beauty

Tea. Ubiquitous across the country, not only in the warungs, served in clear glasses and muddled with sugar, but also across its landscapes. Yes, manicured plantations grow neatly along the rolling contours of Indonesia’s scenic uplands, the rows of neatly-tapered bush often backdropped by mountain vistas.

Editorial··5 min read