Culinary Delights

Lumpia (Southeast Asian-style eggrolls). Rumor has it that the most original ones are available on Gang Lombok, although stalls selling lumpia can also be found on Jl. Pemuda and Jl. MT Haryono, Semarang.

Ceremonial

Hindus pray for the lake’s waters to recede.

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Blissfull Java

An authentic Javanese massage, wgich will treat your body to the senses and gives a relaxed feeling.

Best Western Premier Hotel Solo, Jalan Slamet Riyadi No. 6 Solo 57111 Central Java – Indonesia. Phone: +62 271 666 111 ; Fax. +62 271 666 530 ; Email: reservation@bwpremiersolo.com ; www.bwpremiersolo.com

Diverse

A group appears on the first day of the Tayub Festival in the terrace hall of ISI Surakarta, held on April 8 to 9. Five troupes from Sragen, Blora, Banyumas, Banyuwangi and Malang joined the event.

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Kopi Ireng

Spectacular view, great coffee. Must try: Kopi Luwak Tubruk. Jl. Ciburial No. 1, Bukit Pakar Timur, Bandung. Telp (022) 2531074

Figureheads

The UK’s Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip stand with a collection of Merchant Navy figureheads as they attend the official re-opening of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, on Wednesday. The Cutty Sark is the world’s last surviving tea clipper.

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Burgundy Dine & Wine

Classy, homey and romantic place, great taste. Must try: Turnedos ala Burgundy, Burgundy Juice. Jl. Maribaya No. 163 Lembang, Bandung ; telp (022) 2787125. Open 10 am – 12 pm (weekdays) and 10 am – 2 am (weekend). Website: www.burgundy.co.id

First Peoples

Young dancers wait their turn to perform during the 29^th Annual Gathering of Nations, the world’s largest gathering of Native American and indigenous people, in Albuquerque on Saturday. Some 3,000 singers and dancers performed over the three-day event, which began on Thursday in Albuquerque.
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Boemi Joglo

Traditional Javanese restaurant. Must try: Nasi Liwet Ayam Jamur (rice with chicken and mushrooms cooked in coconut milk and basil). Jl. Rancakendal Luhur No. 17 Bandung. Telp (022) 91121679 / (022) 2501344.

My Big Fat Han Wedding

Newlyweds dine during a traditional group wedding ceremony in Xi’an in China’s Shaanxi province on Tuesday. One-hundred-thirty couples from all over China attended the ceremony, which were conducted following the nuptial rites of the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD), local media reported.

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Roemah Kopi

Daring coffee mix and combination, cozy place to hang out with friends. Must try: Copacobana (chilled coffee, fresh milk, vanilla ice cream), Voice of Nature (chilled, coffee, fresh avocado and vanilla). Jl. Terusan Ranca Kendal No. 9, Bandung. Telp (022) 2512613.

Window Shopping

Visitors browse a wide array of luxury jewelry displayed at the Jakarta International Jewelry Fair 2012 in Balai Kartini, Jakarta on Thursday. Various kinds of high-end gold, silver and diamond jewelry, with prices reaching Rp 100 million (US$10,900), are on public display until Sunday.

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