Montblanc and UNICEF are marking their 13 successful years of collaboration that have raised over US$10 million to benefit education programmes around the world. “With a further US$1.5 million pledged this year through the launch of new product range, we are continuing our initiative to help unfortunate children be literate,” Matthieu Dupont, President South East Asia Montblanc, tells Registry Indonesia during his short visit to Jakarta. “This year’s initiative is titled ‘Passing on the Gift … [Read more...]
The Game of Kings
Retracing the history of polo, the royal game that has won the hearts of the noble in many corners of the world. Historians have traced the origin of polo back over two thousand five hundred years. Some sources say that nomadic warriors made up the first team played the sport throughout history, while many agree that the game started in Persia. Despite the different views on who first played this game of kings, most historians would believe that the Moguls were the ones who brought the … [Read more...]
Days in A Polo Life
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Published in Polo Indonesia Magazine, first edition 2013. Indonesia’s only polo club has set the pace for nurturing and developing talents and enthusiasts from across the archipelago. Nusantara Polo Club was built with the enthusiasm that breathes the spirit to drive Indonesian athletes to compete at the international arena. Aside from accommodating the national athletes with housing and regular trainings, the club also attracts other polo and equestrian … [Read more...]
Five-Star Polo Grounds
By Ruth Ninajanty. Published in Polo Indonesia Magazine, first edition 2013. If you're a true player, you'll stay where the games are. The only hotel in the U.K. with its own polo fields and practice facilities, Coworth Hotel in Berkshire is a mansion-turned-hotel affiliated with the Hurlingham Polo Association. The world-class polo ground is managed by Guards Polo Club, an internationally-renowned polo club with 60-years experience of hosting world-class polo events. Lessons with … [Read more...]
Six Degrees -Jakarta-
Indonesia’s capital is transforming itself into a more creative megapolis. Six locals tell us who's making a difference Words: Aulia R. Sungkar Photography: M.I. Mappasenge Jetstar Asia Magazine, January 2013 Fergie Tan Occupation: Creative director Business: Brown Fox Studio “Plaza Senayan marries creativity and lifestyle” The younger generation in Jakarta is looking forward to seeing Indonesia’s capital become a more modern and forward-thinking city. This is where Fergie … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King Jr.
“We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.” This excerpt, which is taken from Dr. Martin Luther Jr.’s historical speech “I Have a Dream”, has emotionally evoked the spirit toward becoming “New You.” Born Michael Luther King Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin, the son of a reverend is best known as a prominent leader in the African American civil right movement. Martin became a civil rights activist in his … [Read more...]