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Heritage: Chathedral Church

Cathedral Church is located in Central Jakarta, the real name of the church was Saint Mary Church and has been built 2 times in Gothic Style. Chathedral I is situated at Weltervreden and baptized at February 1810 by Monsignour Nelissen and father of Saint Lodovicus. In 1826, this church was burned into ashes. Then Cathedral II was established on February 1830, baptized by Monsignour Prinsen in the name of Saint May.

The location is the same as Saint Mary Church at this present time. In 1882, added two towers in the front of the church, but again, the beautiful church was ruined on May 1890 and new church was build "a Cathedral" but stopped on January 16, 1898 the construction was continued. On April 21, 1901 the church was officially opened with best oral of blessing by Bishop E. S. Luypen.

Address: Jln. Katedral No.7, Central Jakarta (check location on Wikimapia)

Heritage: Jakarta History Museum

The museum is located in down-town jakarta and it is the oldest building in Jakarta. This building was originally used as Town Hall of Batavia, which was built and inaugurated in 1710. At first, activities in this building besides dealing with government affairs, also dealt with marriage, judicial and trade affairs, making people in the past know it as "Speaking Building". After Indonesia gained its independence, the building was once used as Quarter of Military District 0503 of west Jakarta. Approaching 1970, it was preserved by jakarta City Government and on April 4, 1974 it was officially made Museum of History of Jakarta.

The museum features the historical development of the city, using a display of various kinds of furniture, chinaware, a map of Jakarta from the 18th century, portraits of Batavia's Governor General, European porcelains used bu them, stoneware, old gravestones, kitchen utensils, coins, etc. There area among others, the replica of the Tugu Inscription from the age of Great King Purnawrman, forming evidence that the center fo the Kingdom of Tarumanegara was located in around the seaportt of Tanjung Priok. Further, the historical evidence of the age of Sunda Kelapa Harbor is represented by a map of the 16th century of the establishment of the City the Bronze cannon and through various drawings and maps of the 17th century. Collection of furniture of Betawi style from the 17th, 18th and 19th century is the richest collection and belongs to the most complete one in the world. This collection is very interesting since it's reflects the association of the community of the City of Batavia with various cultural elements from Europe, especially Dutch, China, India and Indonesia.

Is in front of the museum with an inscription in Latin reading: "Ex Me Ipsa Renata Sum" means "I am reborn from myself". Its exact origin is not known but people call the cannon "Si Jagur" and many believe that it possesses certain mystical powers. Childless women go there to make offerings of flowers, hoping to be blessed with children.

Address : Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1, Central Jakarta (check location on wikimapia)

Phone : +6221-6929101

Operating hours :

Tuesday - Sunday : 09.00-15.00

Closed on Monday / Public Holiday

Jakarta Today

Jakarta at night, Taken from second level of fX lifestyle Center facing Jln. Sudirman, the central business district in Jakarta. You can find coffee shops like Starbucks, food court,  karaoke, cinema and few clothing shops in fX. There's Transjakarta Bus Stop nearby fX and the building positioned across Jakarta Stock Exchange building.

Heritage: Shadow Puppet (Wayang) Museum

The Shadow Puppet Museum is situated to the west of the Jakarta History Museum. It was originally a church, built in 1649, and called Oude Hollandsche Kerk (Old Dutch Church). In 1730 it was rebuilt and given a new name “Nieuwe Hollandsche Kerk” (New Dutch Church). The building was then destroyed by an earthquake. The remnants of the building were totally demolished upon instruction of Governor General Daendles. Shadow Puppet (commonly known as Wayang) in Indonesia, especially on Java Island, was originally a product of the Royal Court culture.

It was first used as an instrument of worship to the ancestors, and after the Hindu culture entered Indonesia in around the 5th century, it developed shifting of values. The congregation consisted of high functionaries and their families and continued to function as a church until 1808.

The building as it appears today is the one that was built in 1912, as a store house owned by Geo Webry. In 19339 the building was bought by the Bataviaschee Genootschap Van Kunstenen en Wetenschappen (Batavia Arts and Science Institute).

Address : Pintu Besar Utara No. 27, West Jakarta
Phone : +6221-6929560
Operating Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday : 09.00am – 03.00 pm
Closed on Monday / Public Holiday

Heritage: National Museum

The Indonesian National Museum offers historical, prehistorically, archaeological and ethnographic aspects of Indonesia through its extensive collection of artifacts and relics which date as far back as to the Stone Age. It has one of the most complete collections of bronzes and ceramics dating back to the Han, Tang and Ming Dynasties.

The Museum has one of the finest numismatic collections in the world. Currently the Museum National houses collections of 109.342 objects under categories of prehistory, archaeology, ethnography, numismatics-heraldic, geography and historical relics. The religious art section is filled with statues and sculpture salvaged from sites of Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic edifices. Its collection of Cultural instruments, household utensils, arts and crafts provides an introduction to the life of the various ethnic groups which populate Indonesia.

This museum is popularly known as Gedung Gajah or “Elephant Building” because of the elephant stone offered by King Chulalongkorn of Thailand in 1871 placed on the front lawn of the building. They offer two type of service; Consulting and Conservation & Service, Gift Shop and Parking Lot were available. Provide tours which conduct by The Indonesian Heritage Society in several languages.

Address : Jln. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Central Jakarta
Phone : +6221-3812346

Operating hours :

Tuesday - Thursday, Sunday : 8.30 am to 2.30 pm;

Friday : 8.30 am to 11.30 am;

Saturday : 8.30 am to 1.30 pm
The Museum is closed on Monday.

Admission charges:
Adults - Rp750
Children under 17 years and students - Rp250

Tours:
The Indonesian Heritage Society conducts tours of the Museum at the following times
English: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 am & LAST SUNDAY of every month at 10.30 am
Japanese: Tuesday 10 am and FIRST SUNDAY of every month at 10 am
German: Thursday 10 am

Check the museum's web : www.museumnasional.org

Heritage: Merdeka Palace

This building is located at Jalan Merdeka Utara, Central Jakarta, before was called Koningsplein Paleis or the “Palace of High Representative of the Netherlands Throne”. It was built in 1873 during the administration of Governor General James Lindon, then continued during the administration of Governor General Johan Willem Van Landsberge and completed in 1879.

The construction was carried out by the ministry of Public Works and cost f 360.000. in 1949, this building then named Merdeka Palace (Istana Merdeka), because when the ceremony of December 27, 1949 when the dutch flag was lowered and replaced by the Indonesian Red and White, the word “merdeka” was cheerfully echoed by the people.

President Soekarno, the first Indonesia President later used the palace both as residence and office. The commemorations of the independent day of Indonesia on every 17 August, where people were mobilized to listens the state speech was held in the front yard of Merdeka Palace.

During the new order, since the administration of President Soeharto, Merdeka Palace was no longer used as the official residence of the head of state, because he occupied his own house at Jalan Cendada. Today, it has only used avenue for state ceremonies or receiving the Letters accrediting foreign ambassador to Indonesia.

Jakarta is a Melting Pot

Jakarta is a melting pot which reflects its diversity and character in her people, architecture and history. As the Capital city of a country, Jakarta never stops from all activities; politics; economics, socials, educations, cultures, etc. The cultural guarantee could personally take the form of the object made by humankind, did not move or move that took the form of unity of the group, or a part-a part or the remnants the rest of them, that be aged at least 500 years.

As the center of all activities and one of the gates to enter Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta provides many of entertainments to be enjoyed, including its historical inheritance, as the result of culture acculturation. Because of that, Jakarta can’t forget its history.

The cultural inheritance of Jakarta can be seen from many aspects, such as historical buildings, cultures, and arts. Also could represent the typical and representative style period as well as it was considered had the important value for the history, science and culture.

The long history of the city of Jakarta has noted, that the historical old buildings, contain ample of memories of the past and constitute and evidence of the course of development of the city. The existing evidences of historical works also reflect the strife of the communities of their age in developing Jakarta, making this city own an identity different from the one of the other cities in Indonesia. Even today, the historical heritage is rightly as a motivating force, encouraging creativity and inspiring the younger generation to do better for sustainability of the development of Jakarta.

The important object that it was considered had the important value for the history, science and culture also could be categorized as the object of the cultural guarantee and many locations of the place of the performance of art in Jakarta like the Jakarta artistic building, apart from the performance of art also were beauty of appropriate architecture was scrutinized.

Jakarta Souvenir Tips

If you haven't get a chance to visit another Province in Indonesia, you could surely come to these art,craft store to get your souvenir, the list here I got it from our tourism board website..

Indonesia Handicraft Centre
Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Pasaraya Big & Beautiful South Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 7260170

Irian Art Shop
Jl. Pasar Baru No. 16 A Central Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 3843422

Arta Nauli Handicraft
Jl. Tebet Timur Raya 55, South Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 8294192

Akbar Gallery
Jl. Ciputat Raya no. 28 South Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 7491713

Classique Sculpture
Jl. Pasar Baru No. 18, Central Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 563 1652

Balikerti Art Souvenir Shop
Jl. Raya Krekot Bunder No. 67 West Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 3848187

Fafa
Jl. Taman Meruya Ilir B1 A 12/2 Central Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 5841784

Geni Inoivan Lestari PT
Jl. Puri Kencana B1 K7/1P West Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 5823574

Thanks to http://www.my-indonesia.info

Jl. Kuningan Barat 2
Phone: (+6221) 5209689 - (+6221) 5272420
Fax: (+6221) 5229136 - (+6221) 5263923
Website: www.jakarta-tourism.go.id

Jakarta Today - 12 May 09

Photo was taken in Sunter, North Jakarta - 12 May 09 around 1 pm

Jakarta 4April09

The view of Jakarta outside my office on 4th April 09, quite nice huh..I took it from my blackberry built-in camera.

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Jakarta Map

Jakarta International Event

IFFINA 2009
International Furniture and Craft Fair Indonesia
11 - 15 March 2009 Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta - Indonesia 10.00 am - 19.00 pm 7 Reasons why you should visit IFFINA (taken from IFFINA website)

• EXPLORE THE HIDDEN BEAUTY OF INDONESIA
  Discover the hidden beauty & top quality of Indonesian product that comes from a huge number of craftsmen from all over Indonesia
• WIDE RANGE OF WORLD CLASS FURNITURE
  
  A golden opportunity to observe a wide range of products and, at the same time, to meet with Indonesia's producers and exporters
• EXCELLENT PRODUCT MIX
  IFFINA 2008 showcases an excellent product mix between furniture and handicraft from all regions in Indonesia
• WORLDWIDE BUYERS PARTICIPATION
  This is a 'must visit' event for domestic and international buyers, last year attract international buyers from more than 87 countries
• STRATEGICALLY LOCATED AND CONNECTED TO WORLD MARKET
  strategically located and connected to world markets by an excellent communication and transportation network and often regarded as a "bridge" between Asia and Australia and as a "gate" from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
• MEET THE CHARM HOSPITALITY OF INDONESIA
  Indonesian people is well known throughout the world as the most charm and friendly people that will provides you with countless destinations to cater around
• STRONG SUPPORT FROM ASSOCIATION AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
  IFFINA 2008 is organized by the ASSOCIATION and in close cooperation and fully supported by the Government and Government Agencies of Republic of Indonesia

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INACRAFT 2009
The 11th Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair
22 - 26 April 2009
at Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center
www.inacraft.co.id
(check out their website to get info how to get to the venue by shuttle bus, they provide buses)

Indonesia Represent the masterpiece of national handicraft products from her entire regions at the peak of the biggest and the most comprehensive exhibition of handicraft products

The Fair EVENT SCHEDULE

Event's Name	Date	Time
Opening Ceremony	22 April 2009	10.00 am - 12.00 am
Seminar	24 April 2009*	10.00 am - 05.00 pm
Business Consulting	22 - 26 April 2009*	10.00 am - 05.00 pm
Product Presentation	22 - 26 April 2009*	10.00 am - 08.00 pm
INACRAFT Award	24 April 2009*	05.00 pm - 08.00 pm

* tentative

PRODUCT ON DISPLAY

Gift Item
Ballpoint & Wooden box, Candy jar, Woven blanket throw, Key accessories, Lighter box, Jewelry box, Small photo frame, Cigarette box, Aromatherapy, Stationery item, etc.

Housewares, Home & Garden Decorative
Artificial flower, dried flowers, ceramic flowers vase, candle holder, lighting lamp, wood carving, ornament, craft silver, table cover embroidery, cushion cover, place mate, embroidery bed cover, Wooden furniture, rattan furniture, fiber furniture, coconut furniture, bamboo furniture, garden furniture,A kitchen wares, basket wares, table wares, bathroom wares, carpet, painting, candle, glass item, natural stone, pottery, bird house & accessories, umbrella, wind chime, doormat, garden ornament, plan terrace set, self watering hanging planter, garden bridge, garden statue, etc

Toys & Game
Wooden toys, soft toys, game board, inflatable toys, toys box, footballs, jigsaw puzzles, education games, etc

Jewelry
Gold jewelry, silver jewelry, pearl jewelry, shell jewelry, precious stones, etc

Batik
Painting batik, Printing batik, Stamped batik, Silk, etc

Fashion Garment & Embroidery
Fashion embroidery garment, Moslem dress, Indonesian ikats, Indonesian songket, Indonesian ulos, Hand oven fabric, etc

Product Zoning

Main Lobby	: Gifts & Housewares, Toys & Games, Miscellaneous Crafts
Plenary Hall	: Gifts & housewares
Assembly Hall 3	: International Hall/ Export Hall
Cendrawasih Hall	: BUMN/BUMD (State Owned Enterprises)
Hall A	: Fashion, Embroidery, Batik, Jewelry, & Accessories
Lobby Hall A	: Sponsorship
Hall B & Lobby B	: BUMN, BUMD, Dinas, Pemprov, Pemda, Pemkot, Pemkab, Dekranas, Dekranasda, Fashion & accessories, and other supporting product