FABULOUS FOOD AND TRAVEL 2012

FABULOUS FOOD AND TRAVEL 2012

Sebuah pameran wisata digabungkan dengan pameran kuliner hadir di Jakarta dan berlangsung selama hampir satu bulan, yaitu pada 31 Oktober hingga 25 November 2012. Bertempat di Main Atrium Senayan City, Jakarta, Fabulous Food and Travel 2012 menggabungkan antara dunia kuliner dan jalan-jalan. Acara ini digelar untuk mengenalkan masyarakat pada keunikan beragam destinasi dan atraksi wisata serta kuliner khas berbagai negara di dunia dan indonesia. Akan ada pula penawaran perjalanan yang cukup menarik dari beberapa perusahaan travel di Jakarta.

Fabulous Food & Travel 2012 adalah acara pertama yang  menggabungkan pameran wisata dan kuliner terbesar secara bertema. Dalam pameran kulinernya menghadirkan chef dan bartender terkemuka dari Aerowisata Catering Service, Pullman Hotel Central Park, Good For Eats, Ming Village Restaurant, Portico, serta Suhi Tei. Ada pula acara khusus bagi anak-anak, yaitu Young Chef Academy akan mengajak anak Anda untuk mencintai kuliner sejak dini melalui kegiatan-kegiatan di standnya. Di Senayan City sendiri terdapat beragam restoran dan bahkan panitia memanggil pedagang kaki lima ke lokasi pameran.

Dalam pameran wisatanya Anda akan memperoleh informasi dan edukasi untuk menentukan tujuan destinasi wisata, terutama dalam menyambut masa liburan akhir tahun. Anda juga dapat memperoleh informasi mengenai daerah tujuan wisata yang trend saat ini, termasuk trend berlibur. Tentunya sambil memuaskan hobi seperti culinary tour, cycling tour, maupun dan photography tour.

Fabulous Food and Travel 2012 akan diikuti beberapa maskapai penerbangan terkemuka seperti Garuda Indonesia dan Thai Airways, badan promosi pariwisata dari Macau, Malaysia dan Australia Barat. Berbagai paket wisata favorit akhir tahun juga ditawarkan dalam acara ini. Beberapa diantaranya adalah menikmati suasana musim dingin dengan bermain salju atau berski, Smailing Tour menawarkan paket Wonders of France+Italy+Switzerland+Jungfraujoch. Anda penggila drama Korea bisa menikmati tempat-tempat romantis di negeri ginseng dengan mengambil paket 8 hari Korea – Jeju. Sedangkan umat Kristiani, ada penawaran paket malam  Natal di Tanah Perjanjian melalui Paket Promised Land Classic, dan masih banyak paket dan destinasi liburan menarik lainnya

Liburan akhir tahun dapat pula Anda isi dengan meyambangi ratusan destinasi yang tersebar di seluruh Nusantara. Indonesia.travel menyediakan ragam informasi menarik tentang destinasi dan atraksi wisata yang dapat dikunjungi di Tanah Air. Temukan di dalamnya panduan bagi Anda untuk berkeliling, mencicipi kuliner, transportasi, serta tips terkait.

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MOYO FESTIVAL 2012: DARI SUGUHAN ALAM MEMUKAU HINGGA PARADE BUDAYA DAN MICE

MOYO FESTIVAL 2012: DARI SUGUHAN ALAM MEMUKAU HINGGA PARADE BUDAYA DAN MICE

Keindahan Pulau Moyo di Nusa Tenggara Barat memang tidak diragukan lagi dan akan semakin memesona dengan hadirnya sebuah festival besar bertajuk Moyo Festival 2012. Event menarik ini akan berlangsung pada 29 Oktober 2012 di Pulau Moyo dan beberapa tempat lainnya di Pulau Sumbawa.

Moyo Festival 2012 merupakan salah satu program dari kampanye pariwisata Pulau Sumbawa dengan slogan “Go Sumbawa 2012”. Acara ini akan menampilkan berbagai kegiatan menarik seperti berburu di Pulau Moyo, sepeda gunung, pemecahan rekor dunia menyelam terlama dan melibatkan sejumlah besar penyelam, serta ada juga kegiatan unik menggiring kerbau dari laut ke padang rumput. Jangan leewatkan pula menyaksikan balap karapan banteng, balap kuda, kerbau hias, triathlon, lomba memancing, dan penanaman terumbu karang di Teluk Saleh.

Festival ini juga akan dimeriahkan Parade Budaya yang menampilkan berbagai warisan seni dan budaya masyarakat adat Sumbawa. Akan ada pula kontes putra dan putri pariwisata Sumbawa. Selain itu, festival tersebut juga akan menjadi wadah untuk memperkenalkan berbagai sektor bisnis dan peluang investasi di Sumbawa serta serangkaian acara MICE.

Pulau Moyo terletak sekira 3 kilometer di lepas pantai Utara Sumbawa. Moyo dikelilingi terumbu karang alami yang ideal untuk snorkeling. Berenang dengan hiu putih, menyelam bersama ikan pari, dan tentunya menemukan segerombolan ikan tropis. Sementara itu, daratan pulau ini sepertiganya merupakan cagar alam yang dihuni berbagai satwa liar seperti rusa, sapi liar, dan berbagai jenis burung mulai bangau besar, brahmini hingga elang laut putih. Anda pengamat burung akan senang melihat sebagian besar burung yang membuat pulau ini sebagai rumahnya. Di Pulau Moyo juga terdapat Gunung Tambora yang terkenal dengan letusan yang melegenda, ada juga Pantai Lakey yang merupakan salah satu tempat terbaik untuk menjajal obak dengan papan selancar Anda.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut silakan kunjungi laman website berikut.  

http://www.festivalmoyo.com/

JAKARTA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (JAKJAZZ) 2012: JAZZ THE WAY YOU ARE

JAKARTA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (JAKJAZZ) 2012: JAZZ THE WAY YOU ARE

One of the most respected jazz festivals in the world, the Jakarta International Jazz Festival 2012, otherwise better known as JakJazz, will once again be held in Jakarta. In its upcoming 13th production, this international-scaled jazz event in Indonesia will take place at Senayan, Jakarta from January 19 to October 21, 2012. 

By taking the theme of “Jazz the Way You Are”, JakJazz 2012 is expected to attract 60,000 jazz lovers from Jakarta and other cities or even from other parts of the globe.  Projecting the main event to be held in October, the pre-event called Road to JakJazz Festival was held for 2 days at Gandaria City, Jakarta, last April 2012. Sharkindo Komunika as the organizers this year made the pre-event big by involving many top jazz stars from potential rising talents, today’s popular jazz musicians, maestros, to legends. 

This year, the JakJazz 2012 will invite international jazz musicians, including: Incognito, Mezzoforte, Jeff Lorber Fusion Feat. Eric Marienthal, Sonny Emory & Nate Phillips, Jeremy Monteiro, Curtis King Blues Band, Benko Dixieland Band, Dixieland crackerjacks, Boris Savoldelly One-Man Acapella, Rtm Jazz Orchestra, Ernesto Holman, and many more.

The three-day-event of the international jazz festival will also feature local musicians, namely: Ireng Maulana&Friends, Idang Rasjidi Syndicate, Indra, Gilang Ramadhan, cultivation, Indro Hardjodikoro, Dewa Budjana, Dwiki Dharmawan, Tompi, Glenn Lewis, Margie Segers, Chaseiro, Maliq & D'essentials, Barry Likumahuwa Project, Eramono & New Spirit Band, Yance Manusama & Funky Thumb, Syaharani & The Queen Fireworks, Lala Suwages, Sierra Soetedjo, Rio Moreno Latin Combo, and many more.

JakJazz was launched for the first time in 1988 based on the ideas and efforts of legendary guitarist Ireng Maulana. As pioneer of the international-scaled jazz festival in Indonesia, JakJazz has featured thousands of stars both international and local, and brought the finest jazz presentations for jazz lovers ever since. Be there and be part of this huge international Jazz event!

For more information please click: http://www.jakjazzfestival.com/jakjazz/

THE LAKE BATUR FESTIVAL 2012

THE LAKE BATUR FESTIVAL 2012

The splendors of Lake Batur in the Bangli regency of Bali are unveiled from 19 to 21 October 2012 as the Lake Batur Festival 2012 takes place. The event is organized for the second time by the regional government of Bangli in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.

This year, Lake Batur Festival will be enlivened with cultural activities, among which is the colossal Dance Ketangin Danau, involving 130 dancers. This dance expresses the exuberance of the people around Lake Batur. The Festival will also feature popular musicians. An exhibition of various products made of bamboo will also adorn the festival.

Furthermore, various competitions such as canine agility and a dog fashion show, boat races, penjor decorations competions, gebogan, beleganjur, fun bike, and trekking will also be held. Additionally, a culinary festival featuring traditional foods and fruits typical of the Kintamani area will enliven this exciting event. There will also be a photography competition themed on the beauty of Kintamani which involves 147 participants from Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Makassar.

Recently, Lake Batur was established as Member of the UNESCO Global Geopark Network. Relating to this, the organizers will hold a workshop on its Geological assets. The workshop will feature speakers from the Lake Batur Geopark team, and attended by community leaders, the community of Lake Batur and those working in the tourism industry.

Batur is also the name of the village located in North Penelokan, Kintamani District, Bali. Since 1926, this prosperous village at the foot of Mount Batur has been much admired by artists inspired by its natural splendor. Batur is one of Bali’s attractions endowed with enchanting beauty and panorama, especially of Mount and Lake Batur. The cool air in this area makes it a popular holiday destination.

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THE MAJESTIC MASK: INDONESIAN MASK FESTIVAL STAGED IN SINGAPORE

THE MAJESTIC MASK: INDONESIAN MASK FESTIVAL STAGED IN SINGAPORE

The many enchanting visages of Indonesia’s astounding culture will radiate its splendors at the Art Science Museum of Marina Bay Sands, when the The Majestic Mask: Indonesian Mask Festival gets underway from 18th to 21st October 2012 in Singapore.

This exceptional event is initiated by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in collaboration with Prima Ardian Tana Foundation  and Setiadarma  House of Topeng & Wayang and is the first international art exhibition that interprets the epic love story of Panji, Sekartaji and the ferocious Kelana from the ancient Java and Balinese realms through the diversity of Indonesia’s masks collection and dramatic performances.

The Festival will also reveal the treasured myths that bear the deep philosophy which are at the root of the internationally acclaimed art performance of : Tari Topeng or The Mask Dance.

More than just an art form, the Mask Dance or Tari Topeng is essentially a sacred dance highlighted with intriguing drama and was initially performed only by the Javanese aristocrats before it became popular as a folk entertainment. Through times and across regions, this tale of romance, devotion and valor evolved into various versions. Featuring Rahayu Supanggah as music director and with the involvement of some of Indonesian art maestros such as: I Made Sidia, Sutarno Haryono, Wangi Indriya, Wasi Bantolo, this performance will surely be nothing short of spectacular.

Performed by world class dancers such as Tutut Wirastuti, Danang Pamungkas and Agus Margiyanto, The Majestic Mask is intended to feature some of the strongest versions of the Mask Dance performance from the cities that have exceptional cultural roots including Indramayu, Solo and Bali.

Ticket can be purchased at the ticket box in the Art Science Museum of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Visitors who have purchased tickets for other exhibitions are entitled and have the privilege to enter The Majestic Mask Exhibition.

More information available at:

http://www.majesticmask.com/

http://acara-event.com/majesticmask/

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LAMPUNG HOSTS 18TH. TIME 2012 (PASAR WISATA)

LAMPUNG HOSTS 18TH. TIME 2012 (PASAR WISATA)

The 18th. Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) or Pasar Wisata Indonesia 2012  will,  for the second  year running  take place  in Bandar Lampung, capital of Lampung Province in the southern part of Sumatra from  9 – 12 October 2012 at the Graha Wangsa. 

TIME will be held in conjunction with the Krakatau Festival, Lampung’s most important annual event. 

Lampung is lacated west of Jakarta on the island of Sumatra across the Sunda Strait where lies the still active remains of the once mighty Krakatau volcano, now better known as Anak Krakatau – or Child of Krakatau in the Ujung Kulon – Krakatau National Park.  Lampung is also sanctuary to the Sumatran elephants as well as the Sumatran rhinoceros in its extensive Way Kambas National Park.  Lampung is also loved for its surf and white sand beaches, besides its beautiful woven handicrafts. 

Chairperson of TIME 2012 Steering Committee, Meity Robot, said “TIME is the only international contractual travel mart in Indonesia with a direct business to business concept.  The event is a meeting place for those who sell tourism products and services of Indonesia (sellers) to the international market (buyers). TIME is Indonesia’s only mart listed in the calendar of international travel marts together with ITB Berlin, WTM London, Arabian Travel Mart (ATM), PATA Travel Mart, and other similar world prestigious events.  TIME 2012 will present all Indonesia’s tourist destinations, including popular and newly discovered travel destinations, tourism objects, and new product developments,” Meity continued. 

TIME 2011 attracted 77 buyers from 27 countries, with top five buyer countries from the Netherlands, India, Singapore, USA, Indonesia, Korea, and Singapore.  TIME 2011 also attracted a total of 84 sellers from 64 companies from various provinces in Indonesia, dominated by Jakarta, Bali, Central Java, Yogyakarta, West Java, East Java, Lampung, North Sumatera, Central Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara.

The percentage share of sellers based on industry were Hotels, Resorts & Spa (75%), NTOs (10%), Tour Operators/Travel Agents (7%), Adventure/Activity Holidays (3%), Airlines (1.5%), and others (Hotel Management, Tourism Board, Tourism Organizations & Travel Portals (8.5%).  TIME 2011 has booked an estimated USD 15.7 million in transactions, a  decrease of approximately 10% compared to last year’s TIME in Lombok, West Nusa Teggara. 

Despite the decrease, we saw new buyers attending TIME last year. They were from Slovakia, Mexico, Czech Republic, The Phillippines, and Thailand.  Furthermore, we also saw that almost fifty percent of sellers attending TIME last year were first timers, including sellers from the Lampung province itself” Meity concluded. 

Organized by the Indonesian Tourism Council (MPI), TIME 2012 is supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, the Provincial Government of Lampung, and the travel and tourism industry in Indonesia, namely Garuda Indonesia as Official Airline, Association of the Indonesian Tours & Travel Agencies (ASITA) Lampung, Indonesian Conference and Convention Association (INCCA), Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Lampung, and Pacto Convex as the event organizer.  TIME 2012 is also supported by national and international media. 

For more information visit TIME 2012 website: www.tourismindonesiamartexpo.com 

For Media inquiries, please contact: 

Ms. Ika Nazaruddin 

International Media Coordinator 

TIME 2012

c/o Pacto Convex Ltd. 

Tel:   (62-21) 570 5800 Ext. 432  or 571 9973 (direct) 

Fax:  (62-21) 570 5798

Email:  ika_nazar@cbn.net.id 

SEUDATI FESTIVAL 2012

SEUDATI FESTIVAL 2012

Vibrant music and enchanting choreography will reverberate around the regency of Bireun in Aceh Province at the northwest end of Sumatra, as the Traditional Seudati Dance Festival 2012 gets underway from 8 to 10 October 2012.

Highlighting Aceh’s authentic traditional Seudati Dance, the event is initiated by Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to coincide with the district’s Anniversary. The festival is also part of the Visit Aceh 2013 program and will be participated by as many as 18 districts in the Aceh province.

Seudati is a traditional Aceh Dance that originated from the initial spread of Islam in Aceh and  to Indonesia in general. The word Seudati itself is believed to be generated from the Arabic ‘Syahadat’ which means the creed or statement of embracing Islam.

The Seudati dance is performed by eight male dancers depicting heroism and valor. This enchanting dance does not involve musical instruments,  but instead, dancers clap their hands, stamp their feet and hit their chest to create rhythmic musical accompaniment. The dance  is also accompanied by songs performed by 2 singers called Aneuk Syahi who relate religious lyrics or heroic stories.

The festival was launched on 11 August 2012 at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in Jakarta  and attended by Deputy Minister Sapta Nirwandar, Director for Domestic Tourism Marketing M. Faried, the Regent of Bireun Ruslan M, Head of Aceh Tourism Office, and members  of Parliament in  Commission X . 

Following the acknowledgment of Aceh’s Saman Dance as part of UNESCO World Heritage, it is hoped that the festival will also introduce other equally fascinating cultural splendors of Aceh.

More information available at the event’s official website:  http://seudatifestival.com/

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KRAKATAU FESTIVAL 2012

KRAKATAU FESTIVAL 2012

The annual Krakatau Festival, the prime event of the province of Lampung will take place from 6 to 13 October 2012,  and held in conjunction with the 18th Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME). 

Krakatau Festival will feature a wide range of traditional art and cultural displays such as an Indonesian cultural parade, traditional dances, Lampung culinary bazaar, and to top it all is a tour to the historic Krakatau Volcanic Islands.

Participated by all regencies and cities within the province of Lampung,the festival was preceded by the Lampung Fair held from early May to June 2012 and a series of events such as traditional Pop Song competition (20 June 2012), Traditional dance Creation Competition (23 June 2012) and the Muli Mekhanai Pageant 2012 in early July. 

As pinnacle of the Festival, participants will be taken to the remnants of one of the most well known volcanoes in history, Mount Krakatau.  After its catastrophic eruption in 1883, where once stood the mighty Krakatau volcano, today only a number of idyllic small tropical islands are left in the Sunda Straits located between the islands of Java and Sumatra. 

These are the Krakatau islands which comprise Rakata or Krakatau Besar (Large Krakatau), Panjang or Krakatau Kecil (Small Krakatau), Sertung and the Anak Krakatau (The child of Krakatau). While the islands of Rakata, Sertung and Panjang are remnants of the ancient Mount Krakatau, Anak Krakatau is an active volcano that surfaced only in 1927 and incredibly, still continues to grow as a result of volcanic activities below. 

As the site of one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in the world, the Krakatau Islands are considered today as a massive natural laboratory. Encompassing a total area of 13.735,10 hectares, they comprise 11.200 hectares of marine reserves and 2,535.10 hectares of land reserves, the Krakatau Islands bear considerable importance to scientists in Geology, Biology and volcanology. For general visitors, nonetheless, the sheer view and incredible history of volcanic activities of the islands are surely something worth travelling for. 

More information available at:

The Office of Culture and Tourism of Lampung Province

Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Provinsi Lampung

Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 29 Bandar Lampung

Telp: (0721) 261430

Fax: (0721) 266184

JAKARTA CULINARY FESTIVAL 2012: SHOWCASING INTERNATIONAL AND INDONESIAN CELEBRATED CHEFS

JAKARTA CULINARY FESTIVAL 2012: SHOWCASING INTERNATIONAL AND INDONESIAN CELEBRATED CHEFS




This October, Indonesia’s metropolitan capital Jakarta is defining the true meaning of “Taste” with the month long bi-annual world-class gastronomic festival:  the Jakarta Culinary Festival 2012 which will be held at the Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, from 4 to 31 October 2012.

Inspired by the excitement & glitz of the modern culinary industry, Jakarta Culinary Festival showcases the intricate craftsmanship of prestigious International chefs, vintners, local culinary stars, and many more. Among some of the international culinary stars participating are: Andre Chiang, Bliss sisters, Caryn& Karen, Diego Munoz & Emilio Macias, Edward Kwon, George Calombaris, Ken Arnone, Marcel Vigneron, Mario Batali, Nooror Somany Steppe, and Ryan Clift.

From Indonesia culinary scene the event will feature some of the country’s celebrated chefs including: Aldo Volpi, Arnold Purnomo, Chris Salans, Farah Quinn, Henry Alexi Bloem, James Ephram, Marinka, Michael Gibbons, Sisca Suwitomo, Vindex Tengker, William Wongso, and many more.

The event will kick off with a 4-day long Grand Opening Weekend Expo which lasts from 4 to 7 October 2012. The Grand Opening Weekend Expo features a perfect combination of consumers & trade events, cooking demo stages, various F&B areas, and daily schedule filled with culinary programs & performances.

Following the grand opening, the whole month of the festival will feature all sorts of culinary festivities including Masterchef's Dinner Sessions, Cooking Demos, and other exciting programs in various partner establishments around the city. Visitors will be indulged with a fun filled month of various events and venues to choose from all under the love of delicious food, drinks and entertainment.

The Jakarta Culinary Festival is considered as the first ever true culinary festival in Indonesia and is widely acknowledged by the media, hospitality industry, and customers as a breakthrough that also shaped the rapid development of Indonesia’s culinary industries.

In 2009, the festival successfully featured participation of 4 international guest chefs, 19 leading suppliers/producers, 30 culinary-themed events in 7 establishments for approximately 4000 customers and guests--including one massive Grand Opening. The one-day Grand Opening alone, which was themed 'Fine Food & Fine Art', attracted over 1500 people in a period of only 5 hours at City Plaza (Wisma Mulia).

The following year, Jakarta Culinary Festival 2010 successfully multiplied the event’s  scale, media exposure, number of featured chefs and also exhibitors by at least three. But the truly astonishing fact is the number of visitors actually multiplied by ten, as JCF 2010 fascinatingly attracted almost 40,000 visitors during the one month of the event. This year, Jakarta Culinary Festival is obviously back with a bigger bang and more than ready to indulge each and every food enthusiast.

More Information is available at the event’s  official website: http://www.jakartaculinaryfestival.com/

THE 9TH UBUD WRITERS AND READERS FESTIVAL 2012

THE 9TH UBUD WRITERS AND READERS FESTIVAL 2012

Avid writers, readers, and writing enthusiasts in general from all over the globe will gather once again at the enchanting little town of Ubud in tropical Bali's undulating hills as the 9th Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2012 gets underway from 3 to 7 October 2012.

The 2012 theme pays homage to one of Indonesia’s greatest contemporary writers Pramoedya Ananta Toer and his epic novel Bumi Manusia or “This Earth of Mankind”. Building on Pramoedya’s legacy the festival program team has visited 25 cities across Indonesia to interact with established writers,  and uncover brilliant young minds to weave into the program.

Delivering the most exciting and diverse program to date, the  Ubud Readers & Writers Festival 2012 features Indonesian writers – Riri Riza, Happy Salma, Mira Lesmana, Todung Mulya Lubis, Rio Helmi, Ketut Yuliarsa, Butet Manutung and Iswadi Pratama. Complementing the strong Indonesian contingent is a world-class line-up of international writers, among whome are:  Pultizer Prize winner Jeffrey Eugenides, John Pilger, Anna Funder, Krys Lee, Kjersti Skomsvold, Kader Abdolah, Alice Pung and many other literary legends from across the world.

A host of special events invite the festival audience to get up close and personal with the writers, including a lunch with Dr Jose Ramos-Horta and an intimate afternoon with Nick Cave. The workshop sessions cover memoirs, poetry, fantasy, fiction, screen and travel writing. Presenting a rich program of free events the festival features a special performance by the renowned Teater Satu Lampung and the famous Street Party returns with Komseni’s musical orchestra, Joged Bumbung dance, bands and street poets.

As an addition, this year the festival introduces the Art & Food Market - a venue where writers and audience can wind down overlooking the gorgeous Tjampuhan Ridge. The market features the ‘Rumah Baca” or ‘Reading Room’ with a program of special readings, and a showcase of traditional clothes, batiks, paintings, sculptures and jewelry from Ubud artisans.

For more Information, visit the event’s official website: http://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/