Get a taste of Japanese culture at Ennichisai Blok M (Sat-Sun)
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The Ennichisai Blok M takes place annually in the Blok’s “Little Tokyo” area of Melawai surrounding Blok M Square. Thousands of Japanophiles flock to the festival to enjoy J-Pop musical performances, cosplay competitions, traditional Japanese food stalls and much more. For a taste of what Ennichisai is all about, check out this video from 2016’s festival and for more info go to www.ennichisaiblokm.com.
Enjoy a free classical music concert by the Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra (Saturday)
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Classic music fans will definitely want to check out this free performance on Saturday by the Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra. Together with the Jakarta Oratorio Society and under the direction of Dr. Stephen Tong, the Simfonia Orchestra is kicking off its 2018 Grand Concert Tour with a performance at Aula Simfonia Jakarta at 5pm featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and more. For more info
Hear a cutting-edge Indonesian music performance at the French cultural center (Saturday)
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For the latest in their Supersonik music series, Institut Français d’Indonésie is bringing together synth music maestros Random Brothers by Blood and vocalist Dalilektra (Dea Dalila) to create new compositions that will be illustrated with an adjoining exhibition by 3D artist co.une (Hilzam Hindami). Entrance IDR100,000. For more info
Check out the “Grotesk” art of Natisa Jones (exhibition opening Saturday)
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Natisa Jones is an Indonesian artist with a degree in Fine Art from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) whose works explore notions of “self-identity and the spontaneity and expressive nature of the human psyche.” Her solo exhibition, “Grotesk”, will be opening at Gallery Salihara on Saturday. For more info
Watch things blow up at the Indonesian Balloon Art Festival
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Balloons can be turned into much more than dogs. The Indonesian Balloon Art Festival at Mal Ciputra will see the inflatable objects turned into traditional Indonesian figures, clothing and even Borobudur. Check out this video of the 2015 Balloon Art Festival to get a taste of what they’ve got in store for this year.
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