Jakarta Moon Cake Festival

Hi Event-hunter,


As I mentioned in the previous post, this month is really full of cultural event, all is very interesting and exciting! About those events, I will share just a glance with you, sorry can't make it on details since I'm working on a tight schedule recently. Soo, here is the first event I'll share:

Jakarta Mooncake  Festival

Korean Cultural Week 2011

Nah, I'll continue with a Korea cultural event, which will be held from 28 September-3 October at Gandaria City. It is called "Korean Cultural Week". This event is purrfect since they offer both modern and traditional culture of Korea.

The event consists of: 

Indonesia has Cassava War!

Have you ever watched tomato war on foreign TV channel? It seems exciting and crazy. I can imagine what I will be in the middle of a war like that. Fox sauced tomato. Hehehe..

Btw, Indonesia has that kind of event too. But in here, they don't use tomato, since tomato price is rising everyday. Instead, they use cassava. In Indonesia, cassava is called "Ketela". The cassava war is part of a series of event called "Festiv-All Tela Indonesia 2011". 

Underground Secret Dining: Phytagoras Foodism

Take note that on the 10th of July, USD will held its monthly event with theme: Phytagoras Foodism. What is Phytagoras Foodism? Eww, can't provide you with detailed explanation. But as far as my knowledge, it derived from Phytagoras who is famous for his Theorem (a2 + b2 = c2). Believe it or not, he has certain way of life, influenced by this theorem for food philosophy and some Ancient Greeks took it as a way of life!It's called "Phytagoreans".

Confuse? You're not alone, me too!

This time, the menu will be based on Phytagoras concept and cooked by a lovable lady. The ingredients? It surely will be a surprise! Besides, you'll  be presented by a presentation about this unique concept. (NB: if you're so curious about this, it's Google-able actually! Hehehee..)

Prepare your time on July 10th, from 13.00-15.00 and book fast. Since the capacity is only for 40 people. Have I mention the location? Not yet. It's a secret 'till D-1. Only HINTS are available for you:

Underground Secret Dining, Invitation for All !

Asyik is Beyond Duit!! To Have Fun is Beyond Money!!

What is Underground Secret Dining? This is a worldwide movementby passionate people in gastronomy. It's already run in NY, San Fransisco, London, Hong Kong, Sydney, Sao Paulo and rio de Janeiro. Beside Hongkong, Jakarta is the only USD movement in Asia. In Indonesia, it's established by Lisa Virgiano under the name Azanaya.

Azanaya comes from Sanscrete means to have passion for food. They gather people who is passionate with food to try some variety of food which they possibly can't find by themselves. The event is held secretly, with mysterious invitation to certain people, containing the date and area for the event without exact information about the place and food. The place ranged from a ghetto complex, apartment basement, art galleries, local house, public park, or even a floating deck to watch the sunset near the bay area. They choose the venue that brings uniqueness to the whole theme. They'll surely not serve common dishes. What makes it so special is they will NOT tell you the venue and menu in advance.

Why they make it so? Simply because they want to give people an alternative dining experience, but only for people who are really craving for it.

In order to celebrate their second anniversary, USD would like to invite you to their celebration humbly, because they believe that To Have Fun is Beyond Money!! All of you are invited to come on Sunday morning June 26th to Gelora Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Kuningan, South Jakarta.  The event is FREE of charge. You will find food of:

1. Bali Singaraja

2. Tapanuli

3. Ternate

4. Solo

5. Oma Anna HomeMade Jam

6. Rumah Asap : HomeMade Sausages

7. First Love Cake

The price ranged from IDR 2,500 to IDR 50,000.

There are plenty of ATM machine, but make sure you bring enough cash. They'll provide you with mineral water (limited) but it'll be better if you bring your own drink.

 

Suggestion :

BYOC.BYOD. Bring Your Own Coffee. Bring Your Own Drinks.

The event will start on 9am - while stocks last.

So, come and give your appetite a unique gastronomy experience!

Source: Azanaya Second Anniv 

Workshop: Coffee Lovers Session

Hey coffee addicts, we have a workshop for you who wants to know more on the coffee making process or establishing a business on coffee.  This workshop, "Coffee Lovers Session" is hosted by Mr. Andreas A. H., a barista trainer and coffee shop consultant. He also owns a coffee shop named "Cangkir Coffee".

There he will discuss about kinds of coffee, basic technique of coffee making with coffee testing and demo. The event will be held on July 2nd, 2011 at Rumah Komunitas 3F from 14.00-17.00. Htm: IDR 150,000.

You can do your reservation via Online Registration or to Achidiyati Sumi (0813-17632432) before June 25th.

Source: CoffeeLovers Session

Jakarta Highland Gathering 2011: What's on it?

Last May, I finally able to attend the Jakarta Highland Gathering 2011. It's an annual Scottish event for charity purposes located in Jakarta, which covers various games and sports. 

It is originated in Scotland, where they do it every year to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture&heritage. When it was held for the first time in Jakarta on 1975, the committee aimed to make this a melting pot event between expatriates and Indonesian and give them an unforgettable experience of Scottish Highland games. With its long history and participants, it probably becomes the biggest Highland event in the Southern Hemisphere.

Jakarta Highland Gathering consists of series of events, starting from concerts and other pre-events are held in some venues. The peak event is divided into two days. On 28 May it's mostly about Sports for Children, while on 29, it's open for public and all family member. This year is the 32nd Jakarta Highland Gathering and they took Imperial Club Golf Karawaci as the location of event, in the middle of a golf playground island. 

Dapur Coklat "Chocolate Fiesta"

Hey Chocolate addict, in order to celebrate its 10th year anniversary, Dapur Coklat presents: Chocolate Fiesta!

The fiesta is only for today, located in Balai Kartini from 9-5.
You can find 12 game booths consists of: giant puzzle, roll dice, snake ladder, flying fox, blower box, sand painting, ring toss, and many others. Some bands will entertain you and also some happening art, cooking demo, choc fountain.

Besidesss, there is FREE CHOCOLATE EVERYWHERE!!

For more info, you can contact: (021) 9923 4823/ 95333803 / 92597070...

HTM:
IDR 50,000 for 4 pax (got ½ brass of double chocolate cake, chocolate 1 ounce , 4 games).
IDR 100,000 for 4 pax (got 1 brass of double chocolate cake, chocolate 1 ounce, 10 games).

Nanny's Pavillion: We Love Tuna!!

Last Saturday, me and my friends wandering around Pacific Place Mall after attending a seminar at @america. We're starving and my friend, a Pacific Place adventurer, suggested us to try Nanny's Pavillion. She recommend baked rice tuna, and that's what I ordered.

Once I ate it, everything felt melted, starting from my tongue down to the belly and ended at my heart. Hmmmm~~ It consists of melting cheese, melting tuna and balanced with grainy rice, all of them formed a perfect combination to satisfy your appetite.  Seems like they baked the rice and tuna in the inner plate and then give the second plate so we can eat safely. The baked tuna really deserved four thumbs up.

Kim's Tuna with Rice alias Baked Rice Tuna

Besides me, my friends have different menus for their lunch.Check this too:

The Story of Poke Rice, alias Nasi Toel~

Last night, my mom went home with a box of rice from an event. It's very common and habitual that my mom brought food home and we'll eat together. That time, my mom bring a small box of rice, named "Nasi Toel". I was supremely interested of the menu for its unique name and unusual packaging. When I opened the box, I found square shaped rice, with no sight of complimentary food. Then you have to "poke" the rice and find the side dishes inside. It's just  like Bakpao, you can find the filling as a layer inside the dough. When I taste it, it felt like a blend of dishes.

Nasi Toel

I am curious to the heart with this menu. So I called the owner just now, named Angel. She explained to me about the variety of Nasi Toel menu. 

Minangkabau Culinary Photography Competition

"Exploring West Sumatra Culinary"

 West Sumatra or Minangkabau blessed with hundreds culinary variations that is famous within Indonesia people and international food lover. For Indonesian, Minangkabau food is widely acceptable for its taste and serving . It's proven by the amount of "Rumah Makan Padang" you can find throughout Indonesia and other countries. You can find the taste is more original in the homeland. Actually, there are many kinds of local taste in Minangkabau that hasn't been exposed, thus, we should preserve and promote Minangkabau food for the world know them and acknowledge Minangkabau food.

In order to increase people's awareness of Minangkabau's food, West Sumatra Government work together with tourism photography site West-Sumatra.com and food mailing list Jalansutra to expose and promote the uniqueness of Minangkabau culinary. They organize a Photography Competition event called "Jelajah Wisata Kuliner Sumatra Barat" (Exploring West Sumatra Culinary). The object may range from food&beverage variations, the making process, serving process, and many others. But, all of them should be taken in West Sumatra, located in public places, such as Restaurants, Cafe, Food stall, etc. Any additional food arrangement will be accepted, because it can give additional knowledge to the maker. Short description is also needed, no longer than 1000 words. Grandprize: IDR 2,5 mio.

Minangkabau Food serving style

For more technical rules and registrations can be seen here 

Photo submission will be closed on July 24th 2011.

Source: Lidia Tanod, Jalansutra

Dragon Boat Festival 2011

This festival is a famous and festive celebration of Summer Solstice  in Lunar calendar. In Bahasa, it's called "Festival Peh Tjun" which has the same meaning as the English name. Some people also called it Festival Cisadane.

This festival will takes place in the bank of Cisadane River, Tangerang. It's near the Old Market area. You can reach the area by train, it located about 800meters from the train station.

Full schedule can be seen here:

4-5 June : Dragon Boat Celebration 2542/2011

6 June : Cisadane Festival Cultural Performances

7 June : Traditional and Lenong Betawi Dance Competition

8 June : Liong (Dragon), Barongsai (Lion Dance), Wushu and Traditional Betawi Martial Arts

9 June : Dragon Boat Race & Debus/Wayang Golek

10 June : Marawis & Campursari Music

11 June : Calung Music & Dragon Boat Race

12 June : Kole-Kole Boat Race, Cultural Carnival

There will also be photography competition by KFT,  grandprize : IDR 2.5 mio and 10 prizes @IDR 1mio.

NB: There will be around 45 Lion Dance and 15 Liong that plays in the bank of the river. There wil lalso be floating stage for Gambang Kromong Musical Show and from Nan Feng Music Group.

Another unique competition is a contest to make an egg stand still. It can be found at Vihara Nimmala, Tangerang. Viewers can see attractions of up to 1,000 standing egg there.

Besides the festivals and competitions, you can also find unique food that's available during this festival, Bakcang. 

 This is one of the most wanted event in Indonesia for food lovers and photography hunter.

Source: dr. Sindhiarta Mulya, http://smulya.multiply.com/photos/album/250/

SMESCO UKM Festival 2011

On the 1-5 June 2011, SMESCO will held their 9th UKM Festival. In this event, there will be about 315 Small Medium Enterprise Cooperation (Integrated SME or KUKM in Bahasa) business owner from various places all over Indonesia, fill the space of 250 stands in SMESCO Building. You can find many kinds of products, from fashion items to accessories, furniture and households until F&B. This time, the festival title is “Puncak Kreasi dan Inovasi Produk Koperasi dan UKM”. The purpose of this festival is to strengthen the bond between KUKM's products with the people. There will also be fashion show, seminars and culinary festival.

Further info:

SMESCO UKM
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav.94 Jakarta 12780 – Indonesia
Phone: 62.21 2753 5400 (Hunting), Fax: 62.21 7919 4628
mailto : info@smescoindonesia.com
marketing@smescoindonesia.com
www.smescoindonesia.com

Source: http://festivalindonesia.wordpress.com/