Planet Mole
Indonesia in Focus
Indonesians in Focus: Faiza Mardzoeki
By Barrie | 
No Comments » Siti Faiza Hidayati Mardzoeki (Faiza Mardzoeki), 35, sat relaxed on a bench at a small cafe in Central Jakarta. Once in a while, she took a sip from her favorite drink — orange juice. She had just attended a meeting with the crew after concluding the three-day performance of Nyai Ontosoroh, for which she was the scriptwriter.
Gay Film Festival: Jakarta, Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » Indonesia’s gay film festival faced violent opposition in its early years. Members of a hardline Islamic group tried to storm theatres to stop screenings, but as the festival enters its sixth year, organizer John Badalu has no such fears.
Affandi Museum: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » 
Tucked away on a busy road that runs between Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo), and which links downtown Yogyakarta to its airport, is a small, idiosyncratic oasis of artistic pleasures and appreciation: the Affandi Museum.
Garin Hugroho and Free Jazz Documentary: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » 
Filmmaker Garin Nugroho has made a documentary about free jazz against the backdrop of post-earthquake Yogyakarta and Central Java, Teak Leaves at the Temples, released Aug. 1.
Fetish Art Project: Seminyak, Bali
By Barrie | No Comments » The Fetish Object Art Project #1 exhibit opened July 27 at the Biasa Art Space to a large crowd of people who came for more than just cocktails.
Tourism Cooperation: Bukitinggi, Sumatra
By Barrie | No Comments » Through her thick reading glasses, Wirma carefully counts her threads before weaving them carefully to create the beautiful motifs that make up her songket traditional woven fabric. Wirma is 57 and has used the traditional weaving method since she was 15, taking only brief breaks to raise her children.
Independence Day Party: Denpasar, Bali
By Barrie | No Comments » A series of art, cultural and sporting activities will be held in Denpasar to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence, which falls on Aug. 17. The activities will be held as part of a special program called Pasar Rakyat, Semarak Merah Putih, or Folk Fiesta, the Glitter of Red and White.
Jakarta Handicraft Promotion Center: Jakarta, West Java
By Barrie | 1 Comment » Apparently outdone by modern buildings, the embassy compounds across from Ambassador Mall and the crowded trade center, the modest gallery looks gloomy and neglected. But it actually houses beautiful handicrafts as well as paintings, traditional clothes and other items that are unique to Jakarta.
Sanur A(r)tmosphere: Sanur, Bali
By Barrie | No Comments » ‘Sanur A(r)tmosphere’, a fine arts exhibition featuring selected works by some of the island’s top artists, has been organized as fitting prelude to the annual Sanur Village Festival (SVF).
Thematic Architecture: Jakarta, West Java
By Barrie | No Comments » 
If you happen to drive along Jakarta’s inner city toll road, specifically the Sunter or Kemayoran stretch, you will definitely not miss this building.
Pages
Categories
- Arts & Crafts of Indonesia
- Bali
- Book Reviews
- Bule Situations
- Chinese Temples in Bali
- Culture of Bali
- Culture of Java
- Daily
- East Nusa Tenggara
- Environment
- Faces of Indonesia
- Festivals
- Flora & Fauna
- Food & Fruits of Indonesia
- History of Indonesia
- Image of the Day
- Indonesian News
- Indonesians in Focus
- Jakarta
- Java
- Kalimantan
- Legends of Indonesia
- Lens View
- Lombok
- Madura Island
- Maluku
- National Parks of Indonesia
- Organisations
- Papua
- Politics
- Religion
- Restaurants & Warungs
- Sulawesi
- Sumatra
- Temples & Antiquities of Bali
- Temples & Antiquities of Indonesia
- Temples & Antiquities of Java
- Things to Do
- Timor Leste
- Tourism
- Yogyakarta
Travel links
- Cheap Air Tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Travel Blogs
- Globetrekker Videos
- Cheap Hotels
- Park and Fly
- TEFL Courses
- Park Sleep Fly
- Around the World Airfare
- Travel Gear Blog
My Links
- Food
- Indonesia Resources
- Travel