Jakarta Light Festival to Illuminate Bundaran HI Roundabout on Friday
Jakarta Light Festival arrives at Bundaran HI on Feb 13, 2026, featuring Lunar New Year lantern contests and cultural displays. See Jakarta's global city push.
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Indonesia to Release Free Digital History Book in February: Culture Minister
Indonesia’s Culture Ministry will release a free digital national history book in February. Read the full story on inp.polri.go.id.
Culture
Culture Minister Launches Nusantara-Based History Book
Read the full report the government of Indonesia’s new interpretation Nusantara-based history book and its role in preserving national identity. Stay informed at inp.polri.go.id.
Culture
Culture Ministry Facilitates Surakarta Palace Family Dialogue to Safeguard Heritage
Ministry of Culture facilitates Keraton Solo family dialogue to preserve national heritage following the rolay family feud over the successor of the late Sultan Pakubuwono XIII. Read the full story.
Culture
Indonesian Filmmaker Joko Anwar Awarded French Knighthood
Joko Anwar receives France’s Chevalier of Arts and Letters for his global impact on cinema. Read the full story.
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Cultural Preservation Center Discovers Ancient Statue and Gold Fragments in Jambi
The Cultural Preservation Center (BPK) Region V Jambi has discovered an ancient statue and pieces of gold in Kota Kapur, Bangka Regency. Read the full story.
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Rare Double Bloom: Two Giant Rafflesia Flowers Open Together in Bengkulu
A rare double bloom of the giant Rafflesia arnoldii in Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu is attracting global tourists and researchers. Read why locals call for protected ecotourism. Read more.
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Indonesian Language an Official Undergraduate Program at Al-Azhar University, Draws 350 Students Instantly
Indonesia makes history as Al-Azhar University in Egypt inaugurates its first Indonesian Language bachelor’s program with 350 students enrolled instantly. Discover how this milestone boosts global diplomacy.
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Rapper Rich Brian Returns Home: Jakarta Chosen to Open His 2025 World Tour
Rapper Rich Brian launches his 2025 world tour in Jakarta with a historic homecoming concert on 29 November. Read the full story.
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Metro Jaya Police Question 46 Students After the Blast at SMA 72
Police question 46 students and probe the suspect’s father as the SMAN 72 Jakarta explosion investigation deepens. Read the full news.
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Al-Azhar University Officially Opens Indonesian Language Department in Cairo
Al-Azhar University in Cairo inaugurates its Indonesian Language Department, strengthening Indonesia–Egypt education ties. Read more about the milestone.
Culture
King of Surakarta Palace Paku Buwono XIII Dies at 77, Yogyakarta Palace Declares Mourning
Surakarta’s King Paku Buwono XIII dies at 77. The Yogyakarta Palace halts gamelan performances in mourning ahead of his royal burial at Imogiri. Read more.
