Tourism in Indonesia
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INDONESIA, 2014/02/07
The number of tourist arrivals to Indonesia in 2013 hit record high at 8.8 million for all year, an upsurge of 9.4% compared to 2012. Whereas, total foreign currency receipts from tourism reached US$ 10.1 billion, up 10% compared to the previous year, confirmed final figures issued by Indonesia's National Statistics Bureau.
These figures exceed the 8.6 million foreign arrivals target set before by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.
December 2013 was as well a bumper month at the same time as 860,000 visitors came to visit Indonesian destinations, a rise of 12.22% compared to the same month in 2012.
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INDONESIA, 2013/11/26
The Office of Tourism and Culture of the province of Jakarta, Indonesia will present a appropriate cultural performance entitled“Rama Tambak” scheduled to take place at the Ismail Marzuki Art Center , Jakarta from 10th to 11th December 2013.
The Ramayana Saga, an epic story which teaches the fights between virtue against evil has been adopted by a lot of of Indonesia’s traditional arts and cultures. Particularly on the islands of Java and Bali, the epic saga of Ramayana is played in various traditional art forms inclunding the Wayang Golek (Wooden Puppet) shows, Wayang Kulit (Leather Puppet show), and Wayang Wong (Theatrical Plays).
Although the capital city of Jakarta is recognized mostly for its modernity, from presently on its indigenous Betawi ethnic group as well has its own version of the Ramayana epic in its own traditional performing arts. In preserving and revitalizing some of Betawi’s disappearing arts, the episode of Rama Tambak taken from the Ramayana Saga will be performed in the traditional form of Wayang Wong Betawi.
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INDONESIA, 2013/10/23
In Jakarta,this coming Sunday, the capital city of Indonesia will be bursting with excitement at the same time as thousands of runners take their place to join in the initial Mandiri Jakarta Marathon that follows the route across a lot of of the capital's normally traffic congested streets.
Although Sunday will be a car free day along Jakarta's major Sudirman and Thamrin boulevards, nonetheless, with a lot of additional major roads presently being blocked off for the Maratahon, Jakartans are by presently given early notice to give priority to runners. Better still avoid driving pass or along the specified routes.
Jakarta Marathon will start at 05.00 am before dawn to last until 12.00 noon. While the Police will cordon off most of Jakarta's major roads from motor vehicles starting at 02.00 am. Traffic police have reminded those returning home late from Saturday night parties to heed these road closures.
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INDONESIA, 2013/08/25
Known for centuries as a bountiful rice producer, along with other forms of agriculture, Bali is as well renowned for its artistic works in painting, woodcarving and stonemasonry. Ubud has long been lauded as the cultural heart of Bali, where fine arts, dance dramas and music flourish. It is of little wonder that inspiration runs riot at the same time as considering the beautiful natural surroundings. A lot of art galleries and museums of Ubud present impressive collections in both traditional and contemporary styles by local artists and international masters.
Celebrated as one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, the incomparable tropic island paradise of Bali sits like an emerald jewel in the string of Indonesian archipelago. To the Balinese – this is the Island of the Gods.
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INDONESIA, 2013/07/03
An extra gigantic tourism development plan is being pondered by Bali provincial government, awaiting its approval.
The huge reclamation project at Benoa Bay would see development of luxury tourist facilities, inclunding a Disneyland-like theme park, apartments, hotels, villas and entertainment centers. The investor, PT Tirta Wahana Bali International, which as well manages Discovery Shopping Mall and Discovery Hotel in Kuta, plans to reclaim 400 to 600 hectares of land at Benoa Bay.
