Visit Indonesia, euyVisit Indonesia, euyDedicated to support "Visit Indonesia Year 2008: celebrating 100 years of nation's awakening" program. Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, with over than 17,000 islands. Every island, every province, every city has it's own culture, it Articles
Visit Indonesia Year 2008 officially launched
2007-12-28 17:30:00 I noticed that not many medias have a story about Grand Launching of Visit Indonesia Year 2008 . I think this will be a serious case for the campaign. From Jakarta Post: The government officially launched Visit Indonesia Year 2008 on Wednesday, with the main aim of luring up to 7 million foreign tourists and booking US$6.4 billion in foreign exchange income.To help reach the target, the More About: Launched
Video of Wild Indonesia (2)
2007-12-26 17:44:00 The unique of Indonesia n faunas combine with the most beautiful nature in the world. Come and feel the tropical rain forest, wild of Indonesia. Find it here, in Indonesia. Source: Youtube More About: Video , Wild , Volcanoes , National Park
Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra
2007-12-24 19:35:00 Kerinci Seblat National Park located in four provinces of Sumatra: West Sumatra, Jambi , Bengkulu and South Sumatra Provinces. Most of the area is the Bukit Barisan Mountain Ridge (part of Alpide Belt). Geographically, this National Park located at 100°31'18" - 102°44' E and 17'13" - 326'14" S with total area is about 1,368,000 Ha: * 353.780 Ha (25,86%) in West Sumatra Province; * 422.190 More About: Indonesia
High interest among Singaporeans in visiting Kerinci region
2007-12-23 16:46:00 Singaporean tourists show high interest in visiting Indonesia`s Jambi province, especially Kerinci district as its main tourist destination, the province`s deputy governor said. However, Singaporean holiday makers had still asked about transportation means at a recent event to promote Kerinci, Jambi Deputy Governor Antony Zeidra Abidin said here Saturday. The number of foreign tourists More About: Interest , High , National Park , Region
Video of Wild Indonesia (1)
2007-12-22 20:36:00 A video that describe the wild and beauty of Indonesia n nature and animals. The beauty of life in Indonesia. The simple geological history of Indonesia that create the greatest archipelago on earth. The color of Indonesian tropical animals that different from other countries on a planet. The magnificent life above and below water. The unique of Indonesian Ring of Fire that formed million years More About: Video , Wild , Volcanoes
Minister inaugurates use of VIY 2008 logo by Garuda planes
2007-12-22 05:33:00 Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik inaugurated on Friday the use of logo `Visit Indonesia Year 2008` by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia airplanes. "When Malaysia launched its Visit Malaysia Year 2007, all Malaysian airplanes carried the VMY 2007 logo,"the minister said when inaugurating th e VIY 2008 logo by the Garuda aircraft at the Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) here on Friday. More About: Logo , Planes , Indonesian Airlines
Tourism slogan for 2008 revised
2007-12-22 05:19:00 The government has decided to revise the slogan for Visit Indonesia Year 2008 , following advice from experts, to ensure the message says "celebrating 100 years of national awakening". Director general for marketing at the culture and tourism ministry Thamrin Bhiwana Bachri said the change was made after careful consideration. "Our colleagues tried their best not to be reckless in creating More About: Tourism , Logo , Slogan
Wayang Golek (traditional puppet from West Java)
2007-12-15 04:56:00 Golek is one of the puppet shows in Indonesia, it is a traditional show from Sundanese Land. Yes it's one of the special culture from West Java . This puppet is a little bit different compare to others, specially if you compare it with Wayang Kulit or Wayang Orang from the rest of Java and Bali. Wayang Golek puppets are made from wood, three dimensional puppets and it's not use any screen to be More About: Pictures , Culture , Traditional
INDONESIA RUN, run for nation
2007-12-15 04:21:00 Indonesia Run, run for nation is a race competition that organized by Indonesian Young Entrepreneur Association (HIPMI) and Performax. This event is organized to support Visit Indonesia Year 2008 program launched by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, and at the same time to celebrate 100 years of Nation al?s Awakening and HIPMI?s effort to risen up the spirit of More About: Indonesia , Jakarta
Pictures of Jimbaran, Bali
2007-12-09 18:28:00 As I promise you 9 ten days ago, tonight I will put some pictures from my trip to Jimbaran, Bali . I went there 3 months ago, together with my friends. We enjoyed our time during gorgeous sunset, had a perfect seafood dinner and definitely warm atmosphere. More About: Pictures
Smile, it's Visit Indonesia Year
2007-12-07 18:13:00 In addition to the government's efforts to improve safety and infrastructure, ordinary Indonesia ns can also contribute to the success of Visit Indonesia Year 2008 by doing what they do best -- smiling and being friendly, according to a minister. Gearing up for the next year's big challenge, the government, as well as improving key infrastructure -- such as road and telecommunications networks - More About: Smile
Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten
2007-12-07 18:01:00 Ujung Kulon National Park (Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon) is an ideal type of tropical rain forest and ideal habitat for Rhinoceros sondaicus, Bos javanicus, Hylobates oloch, italic;">Coun alpinus, Panthera tigris and Presbity aygula. This National Park is located in Banten Province (previously West Java) with 1,206km2 large (including Panaitan Island, Peucang Island and Honje Mountain, 443km2 of
Grand Launching Visit Indonesia Year (VIY) 2008
2007-12-07 17:40:00 December 26, 2007. The event to mark the launching VIY 2008 which consist of Indonesia n Night, music, and dances. For further information, you may contact these numbers below. T : (62-21) 383 8462 F : (62-21) 344 3040 Source: http://www.budpar.go.id More About: Grand , Visit , Year
Jimbaran, Bali: Paradise of seafood and sunset
2007-12-01 18:02:00 If you're stay in Bali and falling in love with seafood, Jimbaran is definitely the perfect answer. Set a lovely dinner on the beach, order some food and drink, enjoy the sunset and the rest of the night. Jimbaran located south of Ngurai Rai Airport, just about 5-10 minutes driving via Bypass Ngurai Rai. On the map it is located between Kuta and Nusa Dua, on the western side of south Bali. This More About: Sunset , Seafood , Paradise
Chinese tourists visiting Bali up 131 percent
2007-11-27 23:11:00 The number of Chinese tourists who visited Bali in the first 10 months of 2007 was more than 69,400 or up 131 percent from the same period last year, a tourism operator said. The figure put China in the sixth place after Japan, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea and Malaysia in terms of foreign tourists visiting the resort island, Tjok Gde Agung said here Tuesday. Tjok said he was pleased with the More About: Tourists
The Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair (INACRAFT) 2008
2007-11-27 22:25:00 The Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair (INACRAFT) reinvents itself time and time again with conceptual themes that offer different perspective. Bringing back any kind of handicraft with a guarantee quality, unique and exclusive, INACRAFT invites you to see new possibilities and inspirations in living splendidly. With full support from the government of the Republic of Indonesia, More About: Event
Visit Indonesia Year 2008: It's time for you to visit Indonesia (the teaser
2007-11-25 17:54:00 One good news for Visit Indonesia Year 2008 campaign: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism Republic of Indonesia is releasing a teaser for this program. The video is describing the cultures (and people) from west (Sumatra) to the east (Papua) of Indonesia and also some introduction of Bali Island (the Bali dancing girl, is she Luna Maya...?). An unique video to tease, can't wait to see the real More About: Video , Teaser , Time
Indonesia & Malaysia have understanding on settlement of Cultural claim cas
2007-11-25 17:16:00 Indonesia and Malaysia have already reached an understanding on how to settle cases in which Indonesian cultural products are claimed by Malaysia, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Speaking to journalists here on Friday, Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Kristiarto Soeryo Legowo said there already was an understading between Indonesia`s culture minister and his Malaysian counterpart on what More About: Culture , Indonesia , Settlement , Cultural
Krakatau, Sunda Strait
2007-11-23 19:22:00 Krakatau Volcanic Complex lies in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra Island. This complex are islands of Rakata (Krakatau Besar/Big Rakata), Verlaten (Sertung), Lang (Rakata Kecil/Small Rakata or Panjang) and Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau). The first three islands are the remnant of the Krakatau Volcano, and Anak Krakatau is the new island that constructed after the eruption of Danan and Perbuatan volcano.It has erupted repeatedly, massively and with disastrous consequences throughout recorded history. The best known eruption culminated in a series of massive explosions on August 26-27, 1883.This volcano has started erupting again in October and November 2007, when hot gases, rocks, and lava were released. Scientists monitoring the volcano have warned people to stay out of a 3km zone around the island.How to get thereThere are several route that can be used.1. From Tanjung Priuk (Priuk Harbor), Jakarta use Jet-Foils or cruise2. From Labuan Harbor, Banten (Java Island) use ... More About: Pictures , Indonesia , Volcanoes , TRAI
Sunda Strait Festival not affected by Krakatau`s activities
2007-11-23 19:22:00 The Sunda Strait Festival which will be held to celebrate the 51st anniversary of South Lampung district will not be affected by Krakatau lesser`s volcanic activities, a local official has said. "There is no official information about prohibition to hold events including shipping activities on the Sunda Strait due to Krakatau lesser`s activities so that the festival remains to be held," spokesman for the South Lampung district administration, Sugiarto, said here Sunday. The festival will have many activities and most of them will take place on the sea like a swimming contest to cross the 38-kilometer long strait and a traditional rowing competition on November 30, 2007, as well as a jet ski exhibition and parachuting attraction on December 1. "The cross-country competition on Mt Rajabasa will be held on November 12, and a 10-K race on November 13," he said.Source: Antara News More About: Event , Indonesia , Activities , Volcanoes
The Indonesian Jewelry Exhibition & Tourism Promo in Mutumanikan Nusantara
2007-11-21 23:31:00 Indonesia has abundant natural resources in the form of precious stones, metals, and pearls (one of the biggest south sea pearls producers in the world) as well as skilled human resources with artistic skills. Having this philosophy in mind, the First Lady of Indonesia has initiated a programme to make the best use of these advantages for welfare of the people by creating employment through jewelry industry.Mutumanikam Nusantara is a non profit organization that embraces jeweler lovers and artisan in its various activities. The organization has taken the initiative so that the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can also grow into large and medium industries through training programmes. Hence the SMEs will be able to compete in national as well as international markets.Mutumanikam Nusantara Indonesia in cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism , Directorate General of SMEs, Agency for Research & Development of Industry, Ministry of Industry, National Agency ... More About: Event , Jewelry , Indonesian , Exhibition
Tanjung Lesung, Banten: a place for adventures...
2007-11-21 23:20:00 Tanjung Lesung Resort Hotel is a four star hotel managed by Accor, located in the western coast of Banten (previously West Java), about 160 km to the west from Jakarta. Three to four hours trip using car or bus. Detail location is Desa Tanjung Jaya, Kecamatan Panimbang, Kabupaten Pandeglang, Banten Province. It is a place for those of you who love the outdoor/water activities and adventure experiences.How to get there...?Using Jakarta-Merak freeway-exit at Serang Timur (East Serang) Toll Gate-Serang City-Pandeglang City-Labuan-Tanjung Lesung. Or Jakarta-Merak freeway-exit at Cilegon Toll Gate-Anyer/Carita seaside road-Labuan-Tanjung Lesung.Tanjung Lesung Resort has 1500 ha area but now only 200 ha can be used: beach resort hotel (Tanjung Lesung Beach Club/TLBC), Sailing Club (Tanjung Lesung Sailing Club/TLSC), and road facilities.Room rate from Rp 1,300,000-Rp 4,600,000 (~US$145-~US$512).ActivitiesThere are several activities that you can do in this resort: jetski, banana boat, glas... More About: Pictures , Place , Adventures , Ventures
Minister: EU team satisfied with RI airline condition
2007-11-21 23:12:00 Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal said the European Union (EU) team that conducted an audit and verification in Indonesia from November 5 to 9, 2007, was in general satisfied with the current condition of the country`s airline companies. "They were satisfied after auditing the airlines as they saw improvements in the skills of the pilots and crew members, maintenance and others, both hardware and software," the minister told newsmen here Friday. The EU team led by Frederico Grandini including five experts from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), was in Indonesia from November 5 to 9, 2007, to audit and verify the condition of the Indonesian airlines including the regulators and operators. The team consisted of Jean-Luis Ammeloot of EASA (Germany), Declan Fitzpatrick (EASA, Ireland), Dick Nederlof (EASA, the Netherlands), Annette Ruge (EASA, Germany) and Auke Tjeerd Sebastian van der Weide (EASA, Germany). Regarding the regulators (based on their explanation... More About: Team , Condition , Airline , Indonesian Airlines
Visit Musi 2008
2007-11-21 23:05:00 Palembang is the capital city of South Sumatra . It's famous by the Musi River and the Ampera Bridge. To celebrate the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 , Palembang has a program to attract the domestic and foreign tourist and come to Palembang all the 2008 year.Sungai Musi/Musi River is the main area for this program, each month there will be at least two or three program to be launched.January:5; Grand Launching Visit Musi and Visit Indonesia Year 2008 at Benteng Kuto Besak10 & 20; Islamic decorated car parade to celebrate 1 and 10 Muharram (Islamic New Year)25-27; Folk Song Festival at SMB II MuseumFebruary:7; Imlek Festival18-21; Barongsai Festival & Cap Go Me celebration24-29; Holtikultura Exhibition at KentenMarch:2-3; Nusantara Dishes Festival at Plaza BKB16-20; International Information Communication Technology Exhibition21-22; Gambus Music Festival & Beduk Parade at Plaza BKBApril:1-3; Egg Painting Competition7-9; International Speed Rally II & Speed Rally I20-22; T... More About: Event , Palembang
Kampung Sampireun, Garut: the Sundanese Resort
2007-11-21 23:02:00 Kampung Sampireun is a resort with a romantic Sundanese atmosphere located in Kampung Ciparay, Desa Sukakarya, Kecamatan Samarang, Kabupaten Garut , West Java ; around 150km southeast Bandung. Highly recommended for honeymoon couples.How to get there...?It's 2 hours trip from Bandung using car or bus or 4 hours from Jakarta. Kampung Sampireun Resort also provide the shuttle vehicles from Jakarta (Rp 1,500,000,-/return) and from Bandung (Rp 800,000,-/return) or if you want to have something more adventures in West Java, you can use the public transportation and enjoy the landscape of Jakarta-Bandung-Garut route:1. Jakarta (Kampung Rambutan/Lebak Bulus) to Bandung (Leuwi Panjang) to Garut (Garut Bus Terminal) using bus2. From the bus terminal in Garut, use another public transportation (angkot) to Samarang and stop at Pamulihan3. From Pamulihan, again, use another public transportation to Suka Karya and stop at Kampung Sampireun GateOnce you arrived, you will get a unique and special S... More About: Pictures
Music, arts and culture can create more peaceful life, Yudhoyono says
2007-11-21 23:00:00 President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said music, arts and culture, if developed well, could be a power to build a more peaceful, friendly and harmonious life. "Music and culture could even be developed jointly to be `soft power` to be used in persuasive communication for handling problems, making it unnecesssary to employ `hard power,`" he said when launching his song album, "Rinduku Padamu" (My Longing for You), here on Sunday night. He said many humanitarian problems could be solved if the spirit of "soft power" prevailed. The president`s album contained ten romantic pop songs he had composed. The president did not sing in his album. He had let other people, including Dharma Oratmangun, Gee Foregia, Senno Haryono, Kerispatih, Ebiet G Ade, Widi AB Three and Dea Mirella, sing his compositions. All of the songs were arranged in collaboration with Jimmie Manopo, Purwatjaraka, Jumadi, Kerispatih and Bartje Van Houten. Among the songs were "Kuasa Tuhan" (Divine Power) whic... More About: Life , Culture , Arts , Create
The 9th Jakarta International Jazz Festival (JakJazz Festival 2007)
2007-11-21 22:57:00 JakJazz Production presenting The 9th Jakarta International Jazz Festival , November 23-25 2007, Indoor & Outdoor Istora Senayan Jakarta.JakJazz is an annual festival celebrating jazz in Jakarta - Indonesia every late November/early December represents a truly exciting multi-cultural and international event, while maintaining its unique, down home charm and intimacy. A one-of-a-kind: an eclectic and eccentric jazz festival - a lovingly crafted, open air, intimated yet festive - tailor-made for friendly crowd from all walks of life.CONTACTJakJazz ProductionJl Danau Bekuan Blok C1/50PejomponganJakarta Pusat 10210IndonesiaT. +62 (21) 5712747F. +62 (21) 5736693FRIDAY, NOV 23, 2007SPECIAL SHOW: BUGZ IN THE ATTIC (UK)SHIONOYA SATORUJAPANELFA?S BIGBAND & VOICESINDONESIABELA SZALOKIHUNGARYSYAHARANI AND THE QUEENFIREWORKSINDONESIARIEKA ROESLAN & TROUBADOURINDONESIADANNY & MARLAYNE CONNECTIONTHE NETHERLANDJOONA TOIVANEN TRIOFINLANDCARMEN BRADFORD & RANI SINGAMUSA - SINGAP... More About: Event
Kampung Sampireun, Garut: the Sundanese Resort
2007-11-20 18:10:00 Kampung Sampireun is a resort with a romantic Sundanese atmosphere located in Kampung Ciparay, Desa Sukakarya, Kecamatan Samarang, Kabupaten Garut , West Java; around 150km southeast Bandung. Highly recommended for honeymoon couples.How to get there...?It's 2 hours trip from Bandung using car or bus or 4 hours from Jakarta. Kampung Sampireun Resort also provide the shuttle vehicles from Jakarta (Rp 1,500,000,-/return) and from Bandung (Rp 800,000,-/return) or if you want to have something more adventures in West Java, you can use the public transportation and enjoy the landscape of Jakarta-Bandung-Garut route:1. Jakarta (Kampung Rambutan/Lebak Bulus) to Bandung (Leuwi Panjang) to Garut (Garut Bus Terminal) using bus2. From the bus terminal in Garut, use another public transportation (angkot) to Samarang and stop at Pamulihan3. From Pamulihan, again, use another public transportation to Suka Karya and stop at Kampung Sampireun GateOnce you arrived, you will get a unique and special S... More About: Pictures
Tanjung Lesung, Banten: a place for adventures...
2007-11-20 18:08:00 Tanjung Lesung Resort Hotel is a four star hotel managed by Accor, located in the western coast of Banten (previously West Java), about 160 km to the west from Jakarta. Three to four hours trip using car or bus. Detail location is Desa Tanjung Jaya, Kecamatan Panimbang, Kabupaten Pandeglang, Banten Province. It is a place for those of you who love the outdoor/water activities and adventure experiences.How to get there...?Using Jakarta-Merak freeway-exit at Serang Timur (East Serang) Toll Gate-Serang City-Pandeglang City-Labuan-Tanjung Lesung. Or Jakarta-Merak freeway-exit at Cilegon Toll Gate-Anyer/Carita seaside road-Labuan-Tanjung Lesung.Tanjung Lesung Resort has 1500 ha area but now only 200 ha can be used: beach resort hotel (Tanjung Lesung Beach Club/TLBC), Sailing Club (Tanjung Lesung Sailing Club/TLSC), and road facilities.Room rate from Rp 1,300,000-Rp 4,600,000 (~US$145-~US$512).ActivitiesThere are several activities that you can do in this resort: jetski, banana boat, glas... More About: Pictures , Place , Adventures , Ventures
The 9th Jakarta International Jazz Festival (JakJazz Festival 2007)
More articles from this author:2007-11-20 18:01:00 JakJazz Production presenting The 9th Jakarta International Jazz Festival , November 23-25 2007, Indoor & Outdoor Istora Senayan Jakarta.JakJazz is an annual festival celebrating jazz in Jakarta - Indonesia every late November/early December represents a truly exciting multi-cultural and international event, while maintaining its unique, down home charm and intimacy. A one-of-a-kind: an eclectic and eccentric jazz festival - a lovingly crafted, open air, intimated yet festive - tailor-made for friendly crowd from all walks of life.CONTACTJakJazz ProductionJl Danau Bekuan Blok C1/50PejomponganJakarta Pusat 10210IndonesiaT. +62 (21) 5712747F. +62 (21) 5736693FRIDAY, NOV 23, 2007SPECIAL SHOW: BUGZ IN THE ATTIC (UK)SHIONOYA SATORUJAPANELFA?S BIGBAND & VOICESINDONESIABELA SZALOKIHUNGARYSYAHARANI AND THE QUEENFIREWORKSINDONESIARIEKA ROESLAN & TROUBADOURINDONESIADANNY & MARLAYNE CONNECTIONTHE NETHERLANDJOONA TOIVANEN TRIOFINLANDCARMEN BRADFORD & RANI SINGAMUSA - SINGAP... More About: Event 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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