Along with an array of F&B; businesses and entertainment centers, the presence of a world-class resort residence in Jakarta’s Central Business District adds another dimension of cosmopolitan lifestyle. Jakarta has developed into a metropolitan with modern shopping centers for more than three decades. They are built to cater for the needs of cosmopolites to conveniently shop for their choices of products and services. Triggered by the need for more leisure and entertainment venues, the … [Read more...]
Life as Comedy
Words by Aulia R. Sungkar. Photography by Adam Glen. Published in Jetstar Asia Magazine, February-March 2010 edition. Lenong has been an important part of Jakarta's comedy scene for more than 600 years. Enjoying popularity for centuries, particularly in the community of Betawi (Jakarta’s indigenous natives), lenong performances have become rare these days. Chairman and play director of Betawi Comedy Foundation, Syaiful Amri is one of the very few who actively organise lenong. There are … [Read more...]
Positively Charged
Positioned right in the heart of Chinatown, everything is within your reach at The Sparks Hotel Jakarta. Here are four things to do nearby GET SHOPPING The six shopping centres in the Mangga Dua areas are great for fashion and electronic buys. Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua, ITC Mangga Dua I and II are fashionista heaven, while gadget bargains galore can be found at Dusit and Harco Mas. Alternatively, visit WTC Mangga Dua for the complete shopping and entertainment experience. GET … [Read more...]
