KENNY SANTANA LOOKS AT WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS INDONESIA FROM JANUARY TO MARCH

26-27 January
Chinese New Year

The best way to celebrate Chinese New Year is with Semarang’s large Chinese community in Chinatown. Try visiting some of the numerous temples in the area – most notably Gang Pinggir and Gang Baru – where the smell of incense drifts through the air.

6-8 February
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport

Book your place in history: for the first time ever, Indonesia is the proud host of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. The street circuit race will be held at Lippo Village in Jakarta. www.a1gp.com

14 February
Valentine’s Day

Spend Valentine’s Day in a romantic spot in the country – have a Spa on the Rocks couple treatment (pictured) by the ocean in The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Resort & Spa.

 

26 February-1 March
Indonesia Open 2009

Head to the Dream Land – New Kuta Golf Resort, where golfers from the Asian and European tours compete for US$1.25 million. The par 72 championship course measures over 6.8km and overlooks the breathtaking Dream Land surf beach.

26 February-1 March
Indonesia Open 2009

Head to the Dream Land - New Kuta Golf Resort, where golfers from the Asian and European tours compete for US$1.25 million. The par 72 championship course measures over 6.8km and overlooks the breathtaking Dream Land surf beach. 

6-8 March
Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009

Music fans cannot afford to miss one of the largest jazz festivals in the world. Set in the Indonesian capital, the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009 brings together some of the industry’s biggest names, like BB King (pictured), David Foster, Peabo Bryson and Oleta Adams. www.javajazzfestival.com