Happenings
July 1st, 2009 by admin
KENNY SANTANA CHECKS OUT THE MAIN EVENTS ACROSS INDONESIA FROM JULY TO SEPTEMBER
18–19 July
Sea Eagle Boat Race, Batam
This annual event assembles 13 men in each boat, who compete for the best rowing team in their region. Taking place in Belakang Padang, a small island off Batam, the race attracts not only local teams, but also those from Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.
July
Bali Kite Festival
During the summer in Padang Galak, near Sanur Beach, the Balinese send requests for rich harvests to the Hindu gods by flying kites. The festival also serves as a competition for kites of all shapes, sizes and colors. Book a date to go fly a kite.
20 July
Manchester United tour, Jakarta
The Red Devils are finally in town. Set to play an Indonesia All Star team, the English Premier League champions, sporting star names like Giggs, Rooney and Tevez, will bring the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium to a soccer frenzy.
23–30 July
Landing Soon #1 Exhibition, Jogjakarta
The works of Jakarta’s Wiyoga Muhardanto meet Dutch artist Rosalie Catherine Monod de Froideville at the Cemeti Art House. Muhardanto is noted for his ingenious sculptural takes on ordinary objects.
12–16 August
Sanur Village Festival, Bali
The annual summertime Sanur Village Festival offers traditional dances, music and a delicious food festival. As part of this year’s theme of ‘Life Marine’, look out for water sports and coral conservation activities.
27 Jul–5 Aug
Q! Film Festival, Jakarta
This special annual festival focuses on same-sex and gender issues, screening in selected cultural centers around the city. Admission is free for people aged 17 years and above, and the festival includes fringe events, workshops and parties.
DON’T MISS
20–21 September
Eid celebration, Padang
Head to Bukittinggi in the Minangkabau highlands, 90km from Padang, for the merriest celebrations of the end of Muslim Ramadan fasting. Locals and visitors gather in the main square on the eve of Eid, when a firework display is held at Jam Gadang, West Sumatra’s most famous clock tower.
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