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South to South Film Festival Opening - Jakarta

South to South Film Festival 2012 Opening was held at the Goethe Institute in Jakarta.

by Alie Poedjakusuma in Indonesia on 22/02/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Nusantara Heritage Exhibition

Dozens of Phinisi Ship replicas, traditional wooden boats were on display to enliven the Nusantara Heritage exhibition in the lobby of Hotel...

by dJoko Kristiono in Indonesia on 22/02/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Exhibition of Installation of Metalwork Art

Dozens of works of art made from metal by the artist Tufik Monyong themed 'Stop Violence' were on display at the French Cultural Centre.

by dJoko Kristiono in Indonesia on 22/02/2012

22/02/2012 - South to South Film Festival Opening - Jakarta - Indonesia - South to South Film Festival 2012...
22/02/2012 - Nusantara Heritage Exhibition - Indonesia - Dozens of Phinisi Ship replicas,...
22/02/2012 - Exhibition of Installation of Metalwork Art - Indonesia - Dozens of works of art made from metal...
22/02/2012 - Mah Meri tribe festival - Malaysia - Malaysia - The Mah Meri tribe sees the celebration...
22/02/2012 - Ash Wednesday celebrated in Kidapawan City - Philippines - Students do their obligation as Roman...
22/02/2012 - Ari Moyang celebration at Carey Island - Malaysia - Malaysia - The Mah Meri tribe of Selangor...
22/02/2012 - Ash Wednesday observed in Philippines - Philippines - Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of...
21/02/2012 - Human powered railway carts may become obsolete in Jakarta - Indonesia - This transportation known by locals as...
21/02/2012 - Filipino fisherfolk among 'poorest of the poor' - Philippines - A four day gathering was recently held...
21/02/2012 - Elephant bathing at Surabaya Zoo - Indonesia - A number of participants from the...

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Nusantara Heritage Exhibition

Arts & Entertainment

Nusantara Heritage Exhibition

Dozens of Phinisi Ship replicas, traditional wooden boats were on display to enliven the Nusantara Heritage exhibition in the lobby of Hotel Majapahit.
by dJoko Kristiono, on 22nd of February 2012
Exhibition of Installation of Metalwork Art

Arts & Entertainment

Exhibition of Installation of Metalwork Art

Dozens of works of art made from metal by the artist Tufik Monyong themed 'Stop Violence' were on display at the French Cultural Centre.
by dJoko Kristiono, on 22nd of February 2012
Climate change set to exacerbate landslide threat in Vietnam

Environment

Climate change set to exacerbate landslide threat in Vi...

Landslides are a common occurence in northern Vietnam, caused by heavy rainfall and deforestation in mountain areas. August and September 2011 saw over 35 landslides. But experts say cl...
by Tommy Trenchard, on 7th of August 2010
Human powered railway carts may become obsolete in Jakarta

Our World

Human powered railway carts may become obsolete in Jaka...

This transportation known by locals as 'lori', operates on the inactive railways, located just behind the central business Mangga Dua. The government's plan to reactivate...
by Anton Raharjo, on 21st of February 2012
South to South Film Festival Opening - Jakarta

Arts & Entertainment

South to South Film Festival Opening - Jakarta

South to South Film Festival 2012 Opening was held at the Goethe Institute in Jakarta.
by Alie Poedjakusuma, on 22nd of February 2012
Ash Wednesday celebrated in Kidapawan City

Society

Ash Wednesday celebrated in Kidapawan City

Students do their obligation as Roman Catholics by going to church and have their forehead marked with cross-shaped ash, for the beginning of Lent.
by Geonarri Solmerano, on 22nd of February 2012
Ari Moyang celebration at Carey Island - Malaysia

Society

Ari Moyang celebration at Carey Island - Malaysia

The Mah Meri tribe of Selangor celebrates Ari Moyang (Ancestor’s Day), a celebration about giving thanks to the spirits for all the good things that had been bestowed upon the villagers...
by Syahreil Hafiz Samsudin, on 22nd of February 2012
Mah Meri tribe festival - Malaysia

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Mah Meri tribe festival - Malaysia

The Mah Meri tribe sees the celebration of Hari Moyang as a compulsory yearly ritual believing that it will ward off disaster. The offerings are a way to appease the spirits and to ensu...
by Asyraf rasid, on 22nd of February 2012
De La Salle University crowned UAAP Tennis Champions

Sports

De La Salle University crowned UAAP Tennis Champions

De La Salle University were crowned UAAP season 74 Tennis Champions after defeating National University, 3-2. The final game was decided by the singles match between Leander Lazaro of N...
by Mark Fredesjed Cristino, on 21st of February 2012
Ash Wednesday observed in Philippines

Society

Ash Wednesday observed in Philippines

Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent in the Catholic World, was marked by thousands of Filipino Catholics who flocked to Quiapo church to be anointed with ash on their foreheads...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 22nd of February 2012
Elephant bathing at Surabaya Zoo

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Elephant bathing at Surabaya Zoo

A number of participants from the community that cares for the welfare of animals in Surabaya staged an elephant bathing event at Surabaya Zoo.
by dJoko Kristiono, on 21st of February 2012
Filipino fisherfolk among 'poorest of the poor'

Society

Filipino fisherfolk among 'poorest of the poor'

A four day gathering was recently held by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and one of the key studies revealed that Filipino fishermen are among the 'poorest o...
by Ezra Acayan, on 21st of February 2012
Redshirt protests in Bangkok commemorate 2010 Clashes

Politics

Redshirt protests in Bangkok commemorate 2010 Clashes

After clashes between anti-government protesters known as redshirts, and the army in 2010, several further protests have been held at Democracy monument and Ratchaprasong intersection t...
by Alexander Widding, on 19th of May 2011
Redshirt protests in Bangkok after clashes in 2010

Politics

Redshirt protests in Bangkok after clashes in 2010

After the clashes between the Redshirts and the army in Bangkok 2010, the Redshirts have had several protests at Democracy Monument and Ratchaprasong. Demonstrators meet friends, listen...
by Alexander Widding, on 19th of December 2010
At least three killed in Philippine prison raid

Politics

At least three killed in Philippine prison raid

Three people were killed when suspected Muslim rebels attacked a prison in a failed attempt to spring a jailed leader, in the southern Philippine city of Kidapawan, police and military ...
by Geonarri Solmerano, on 20th of February 2012
Yingluck Shinawatra visits Malaysia

Politics

Yingluck Shinawatra visits Malaysia

Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra meets her counterpart Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in Putrajaya during her visits to further strenghten bilateral relations and coope...
by Azhar A Rahim, on 20th of February 2012
Kim Jong-il's birthday - 'Day of the Shining Star'

Politics

Kim Jong-il's birthday - 'Day of the Shining Star'

North Korea has celebrated the anniversary of the birthday of Kim Jong-il with a military parade and offering of flowers. It would have been 'The Great Leader's' 70th bir...
by tomosllywelyn, on 16th of February 2012
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year

Society

Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates...

"Step up for Down" is this years theme for Down Syndrome Consciousness Month in the Philippines. During the celebration at SM North EDSA, people with Down Syndrome toured a th...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 19th of February 2012
Fishermen Preparing for Typhoons - Philippines

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Fishermen Preparing for Typhoons - Philippines

As each typhoon leaves an indelible memory on the people of Dagupan City, people vow to be more prepared should another one come. This is especially true for fishermen, who secure their...
by grysondv, on 20th of February 2012
Philippines giant signature wall for the late Whitney Houston

Arts & Entertainment

Philippines giant signature wall for the late Whitney H...

Filipino reads wishes and condolenses for the late greatest diva singer-actress Whitney Houston scribed on the giant wall signature as displayed in one of the malls in Quezon City, Phil...
by Rommel Bangit, on 17th of February 2012

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Great! look forward to your

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 21/04/2010 - 20:57.

Great! look forward to your photos - hopefully we'll get enough reports to set up a special earth day page.

E

thx ed. by the way. on the

Submitted by mody afandi on Mon, 19/04/2010 - 19:38.

thx ed. by the way. on the earth day 22nd of april, some of the local green anarchist, are planning to make an event under a flyover, theyre planned to plant something there.
ill make an photo essay on it.
regards
mody.

welcome to the team Mody

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Mon, 19/04/2010 - 17:00.

welcome to the team Mody

hi guys im reporting live

Submitted by mody afandi on Sat, 17/04/2010 - 20:58.

hi guys im reporting live fromall around Indonesia, every feature that struck my senses.
other than my daily job as a journalist.

How are you all, happy

Submitted by mazpram ngapak on Mon, 22/02/2010 - 04:21.

How are you all, happy greetings to all, mazpram Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands, Indonesian