Starry Skies for EVA Grist to the Rumour Mill
EVA Air is now the eighth airline in the world named as a ‘5-Star Airline’ for setting the highest standards in air travel 30
kytrax awarded eva Air its prestigious 5- Star Airline ranking at a special ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 15. Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted presented the award to EVA Chairman Steve Lin in a ceremony witnessed by Taiwan’s Chief Secretary of the Civil Aeronautics Administration Yang Gwo-feng.
The official recognition means EVA Air joins an esteemed and exclusive group of leading air carriers. “Skytrax’s five-star rating is a great honour and also a great responsibility,” said Mr Lin. “It is extremely gratifying that all of our hard work to keep quality service and safety as our top priorities is recognised.” Skytrax established EVA’S suitability for the five-star honour through a thorough evaluation process in May 2015 by assigning auditors to fly EVA and analyse both airport and onboard products.
A Royal Affair
At the state palace, a cabinet minister fumbled through her handbag. A governor approached with his index finger pointing, and she countered with a clenched fist. Nothing serious: just a lady looking for some tissues and a governor who assumed she was looking for a cigarette.
Off the Job
A wealthy heir on a job training programme at a five-star establishment spent some of his days off treating friends in an exclusive club on the hotel’s premises. The next day, he was kicked out. Money doesn’t command respect.
Pricey Advice
A doctor sat among schoolmates at a high-school reunion. A man to his right questioned him about a number of health and fitness topics, and he responded correctly. “Should I charge him for the advice?” he whispered to a man sitting on his left side. “Yes,” answered the chap. The next day the man received his bill.
Organic Jazz
The Dutch Cultural Centre (Erasmus Huis) is presenting a jazzy evening with Sakia Laroo and Warren Byrd at the Erasmus Huis Auditorium in Jakarta. The dynamic duo joined forces to form a smorgasbord of musical styles for a wide range of occasions, from grand gala-fests to intimate hang-outs. Showtime: 7:30 pm; admission free.
Adrenaline Boost
Dance the night away with Sheila on 7, Maliq and d’essentials, Tulus, Kotak, DJ Yasmin and /rif and get your blood pumping at Soundrenaline 2016, Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Bali. Tickets: daily pass Rp 100,000; two-day pass Rp 150,000; gate opens 3pm-2am.
IKON Showtime Tour
On your marks, K-poppers, and get set for IKONCERT Showtime Tour 2016. Bobby, Kim Jinhwan, B.I, Koo Junhoe, Jung Chanwoo, Kim Donghyuk and Yunhyeong will thrill you with performances at the Indonesia Convention & Exhibition in BSD City. Promoter Mecimpro has ticket prices from Rp 1,485,000 to Rp 2,650,000; showtime: 6:30 pm.
Movie Magic
The Salihara Community arts centre will indulge classic movie fans with two blockbusters by Garin Nugroho. The screenings at Serambi Salihara start at 4pm and 7pm. Tickets: Rp 100,000 (public) and Rp 75,000 (students).
The Pilgrimage
The national gallery of Jakarta presents “Pilgrimage”, a 10day solo exhibition featuring three-dimensional multimedia artworks by Lenny Ratnasari Weichert. The Bandung-born all-round artist won a Visiting Arts Fellowship to live and work in the UK in 2002/03.
Flower Power
The mild climate of the secondlargest city in East Java, Malang, is perfect for a flower carnival. The central theme “Archipelago Cultural Festival” has attracted participants from all over the archipelago as well as international contingents. Venue: Jalan Ijen—the grand boulevard that passes through the AsiaTropic residential area.
Holy Happening
Tanah Lot, the most popular sea temples on the Island of the Gods, celebrates its biannual piodalan anniversary, celebrated every Wednesday on the Langkir cycle on the Balinese 210-day Pawukon calendar. The temples form a unique panorama and a sacred offshore sanctuary famous for its scenic sunset backdrops.
Bali Film Festival
Balinale, Bali’s own film festival, will run for a whole week at the multi-screen Cinemaxx Lippo Mall, on Jl. Kartika Plaza, the beach walk at Nusa Dua. A series of workshops, film industry forums, meet-the-stars events and seminars make up the show.
JGER
Teater Mandiri, the independent theatre company led by Putu Wijaya, will celebrate 45 years in the business with books, monologues, poetry-reading contests and
Wijaya’s drama based on a national sense of pride. Venue: Teater Kecil, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta; showtime: 8pm.