Warming up for 25TH Anniversary OKTOBERFEST 2013 at Hotel Aryaduta Jakarta

Last Friday, me and my colleague, Julia were pleased to attend the warming-up of Octoberfest 2013, as the hotel’s is in the final preparations for the 25th Anniversary Oktoberfest Celebration this year. The media gathering was fun, me and Julia representing our web www.whatsnewjakarta.com we got the chance to taste the Germany food, and enjoy the good vibe, and beers also! ;))  We got the chance to meet friends from other media such Tempo, Sendok Garpu, Belladona Magz, Bisnis Indonesia, Kabar Kalimantan, and so on, yea, it was fun though!

Ms. Andina as the PR Manager accompany us along the night, and also Ms. Elsa one of the PR Officer was joining us too, we had a blast nite, thank you!

 

Oktoberfest conducted by Hotel Aryaduta Jakarta is counted as one of the biggest and most authentic Oktoberfest event in Indonesia. Around 1600 person come to Oktoberfest in Hotel Aryaduta Jakarta every year. 

Oktoberfest is usually held on September until the beginning of October, this years Oktoberfest in Germany is starting on Saturday, September 21 until Sunday, October 6, 2013. Hotel Aryaduta Jakarta will hold Oktoberfest 2013 on Thursday and Friday, 19 and 20 of September 2013, at The Ballroom “Festzelt” starting 19.00 hours onwards.

Oktoberfest is a German tradition that started back in 1810 when the citizen of Munich were invited to attend and celebrate the marriage of King Ludwig I to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Horse races in the presence of the royal family marked the close of the event that was celebrated as a festival for all of Bavaria. The decision to repeat the horse races in subsequent years gave rise to the Oktoberfest tradition.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Musikaten, 10-piece Band invited from Bavaria, Germany, will be the main performance that will entertain all the attendees in these two attractive days. 

Tickets start from Rp 737.000 NET per person with the special discount for group reservations. Traditional Bavarian Buffet Dinner including FREE draught beer and softdrinks are available for you to savor and served with “Heart” from attentive colleagues in a special costume. Oh ya, during the event, you will have the opportunity to win a grand prize and many other prizes!

Indonesian Jass Festival 2013 Jass-up Indonesia!

Jazz! Yup, i got the chance to attend the Indonesian Jass Festival 2013 Jass-up Indonesia! on Saturday, 31st August 2013. It was very fascinating!

I was held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta for two days in a row from 30 to 31 August 2013. Huge lineup consists of all-Indonesian talents will surely make us all realize that we actually have more than enough resource which are equipped with good skills, creativity and ability to invent something new, in the name of jazz. 

There were so many jazz musicians such as Andien, Tompi, Gugun and The Blues Shelter, Sketsa, Monita Tahalea, Sentimental Moods, Beben Jazz & Friends, Idang Rasjidi, Paroeh Waktoe Soulvibe, The Groove, and also musicians across generations Mus Mujiono.

Maliq and The Essentials perform to closed the IndoJassFest2013, It was awesome!

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Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD) 2013 ‘RESTART’ Revolutionize History, Reinvent Story

I was invited to attend the grand opening of Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD) 2013 in Grand Kemang, Jakarta. So I guess I have to fashioned-up my style that night, i choose my abstract shirt and packed it with a brown belt.

This 4th Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design 2013 (ICAD) opened on Saturday night, August 30, 2013, in the pool area Grand Kemang Hotel. This year's theme "Restart", which the main idea for every human needs a break to breathe and grow a new spirit. Humans could revolutionize their life. Studying and understanding the cultural history, chronicles and also their own life, to reinvent a new story from the history. Processed through a reflection, pause for a moment, then creatively re-interpreted to bring new value to a work of art. Every human being requires a 'restart' in his/her life, for breath and new spirit. 

I really like this event, the idea is very motivating!

Early evening when the skies dimmed light. Dance performances, fashion shows and music was held surrounding the enthusiastic audience. Fashion designer presents Rosso saga acculturation through a dance show, side by side with professional dancer Japan, Ai Hasuda.

The stage was built right on top of the hotel’s pool, it looks so magnificent with the four models who wear batik fashion from one of the exhibit; Rosso made ​​from banana tree fibers walking around infront of the audience. Rhythmic music Andante Community Youth Orchestra accompany the fashion show’s models steps turn on stage that night.

ICAD 2013 is not just an art exhibition. ICAD is about inspiring and sharing insights. In addition to displaying artwork, ICAD 2013 also presents creative leaders, who will speak in 3 separate conventions. This year there are also film screenings. All programs are open to the public and free of charge.

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