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EVA Air launches nonstop Taipei to Chicago route in November
hicago and taipei will be connected as of November 2016 thanks to EVA Air’s new non-stop flights linking the two world business centres. The Taiwanese international airline, based out of Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, will launch the flights starting November 3. The air carrier with livery symbolising the airline’s seamless network and services will operate four flights a week.
The latest-model and Wi-fi-equipped Boeing 777-300ERS configured for 333 passengers in Royal Laurel Business, Elite Premium Economy and Economy Classes will serve the intercontinental line. Convenient early morning departures and arrivals westbound, as well as night-time departures and arrivals eastbound, will enable business travellers to use their workdays for appointments and meetings instead of running to or from an airport.
Meme, Myself and I
The digital age has seen memes take off—the latest local selfie trend is a celebrity hairstyle meme that has become the talk of the town and its many devices.
Coiffure Obscures
An elderly lady attending a haute couture fund-raising gala felt uneasy all through the soiree. Across the round table from her seat sat a foxy lady with an extra-high coiffure, blocking her view of the catwalk.
Erratum
In our June 2016 issue on page 32, “Lovebirds Howard Lukmito and Patricia Arianti share an unforgettable moment” should read as “Lovebirds Togi Panggaribuan and Jessica Kawilarang share an unforgettable moment.”
Family Friendly
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), aka the Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park, will dedicate “Idul Fitri di Taman Mini Serasa Pulang Kampung” to Jakartans unable to observe the Eid al-fitr vacation with families back home. The fiveday festival will feature traditional cuisine, arts and crafts, performances and a marching band. Tickets: Rp 10,000; open 7am–10pm.
09 Metal Magic
Sacred heirlooms, traditional weapons, machines, bicycles and even modern vehicles will get blessed as Bali celebrates “Tumpek Landep”, a holy day dedicated to those metal objects that are used in daily life. On this day, cars and motorbikes adorned with coconut leaf decorations will enliven the streets of the Island of the Gods.
Festive Fashion
The Ministry of State-owned Enterprises will stage a four-day Ramadhan Fashion Expo to celebrate the fasting month of Ramadhan with a fashion fair, music, and a calligraphy and photography contest. Venue: Graha Mandala Siliwangi, Bandung.
Selena Stops By
Live Nation Indonesia will present the “Selena Gomez Revival Art Tour 2016” in Jakarta. Gomez’s second solo concert tour and her first in Indonesia supports her second solo album, Revival. Venue: ICE convention centre, BSD City; tickets: Rp 900,000-Rp 4,000,000.
Bali Choral Comp
The fourth annual choir symposium and competition on the Island of the Gods, organised by the Bandung Choral Society, is slated for the last seven days of July. Over a hundred choirs, conductors, and arrangers will gather for a series of concerts and contests.
Dutch Diaspora
Galeri Nasional in Jakarta will display the “Dutch Diaspora II: The Orphans of the Dutch East India Company” exhibition by Geert Snoeijers at Hall B of the national gallery. The photographic artworks focus on indigenous groups in South Africa, Indonesia and Australia that are closely linked with the Dutch East India Company. Open until August 8 from 10am-7pm.
Texcraft 2016
The Yogyakarta Handicraft Council will present Texcraft 2016: a five-day trade event showcasing handicrafts, souvenirs, fashion articles and apparel produced by smalland medium-sized enterprises. Venue: ICE convention centre, BSD City.
Ananda’s Awards
The Institut Français d’indonésie in cooperation with the Ananda Sukarlan Center will hold the Ananda Sukarlan Awards national piano competition at the IFI Auditorium in Jakarta. The winner of this four-day contest will receive a scholarship for music studies in France.