The highly anticipated Djakarta Ennichi 2026 Japanese cultural festival in Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta, was abruptly canceled just hours before opening due to technical and operational constraints.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Sadness may be the most fitting word to describe Semua Akan Baik-Baik Saja. Throughout its 1-hour-53-minute runtime, director Baim Wong repeatedly delivers emotional moments that leave viewers speechless, even holding back tears. That sense of sorrow remains deeply present from the film’s opening scene to its closing moments. Through understated dialogue, family […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Come and See Pictures has launched an art exhibition titled Macabre Art Installation, inspired by the horror-comedy film Ghost in the Cell. Held at Nirmana Falatehan from May 16 to 22, 2026, the exhibition serves as a space for dialogue on violence, the human body, consumerism, and environmental crisis. Through the exhibition, […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Legendary Indonesian band GIGI is set to reconnect with its fans through the “FOREVER IN THE AIR” Tour ’26 following the release of its latest album in October 2025. The tour continues the band’s comeback momentum after not releasing a full album for a decade. Based on a press release received by […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The anger of United States President Donald Trump toward Iran has weakened the Indonesian rupiah. At the close of trading on Monday, May 11, 2026, the rupiah depreciated by 32 points to Rp17,414 per US dollar. Economist, currency, and commodities analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said geopolitical risks have increased after Trump described Iran’s […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Acceptance of children with special needs within the family is not always formed automatically. In many cases, the understanding and attitudes of siblings toward children with special needs are strongly influenced by how parents build early awareness of the different needs among their children. In some families, typically developing children often do […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Two Indonesian teams, Bigetron by Vitality and RRQ Kazu, have secured their spots in the Free Fire World Series Southeast Asia (FFWS SEA) 2026 Spring Grand Finals after delivering consistent performances in Week 3, held from May 8–10, 2026. Both teams clinched their final tickets after finishing each competition day at the […]
YOGYAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s contemporary craft scene is set to spotlight “Metal In Flux: Crafting Tradition and Innovation”, an exhibition at Omah Budoyo in Yogyakarta running from May 9 to June 9, 2026. The exhibition brings together five Indonesian contemporary metal artists in a showcase that challenges traditional perceptions of metal while marking the retirement […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — At Milan Design Week 2026, Audi collaborated with Zaha Hadid Architects to present an art installation titled “Origin”, representing the company’s new design philosophy centered on clarity, technical precision, intelligence, and emotion. Through this installation, Audi emphasized that the future of mobility is not solely focused on technology and performance, but also […]
Bandung, May 7, 2026 – The Forever Mom & Baby Expo (FOMBEX) Bandung 2026 has officially opened its doors, running from May 7 to May 10, 2026, at the Sudirman Grand Ballroom. Organized by PT Debindo Global Expo, the event aims to serve as an interactive, all-in-one ecosystem connecting brands, communities, and families. Indonesia’s mom […]
