To celebrate the beauty of art and gourmet, throughout November 2011, PT Lifestyle Residential held a special cultural fair called Culture Vulture at Desa Kemang Jakarta. It’s an affair to be precise, the gathering of art and gourmet lovers that spanned for almost a month. Throughout November, the uniquely designed units at Desa Kemang were transformed into galleries and stages where visitors could experience some of the artworks made by ThunderPanda, Whiteboard Journal, Poppie Mayiesky, Isha Hening and Alvin T. On the weekends visitors could take part in various kinds of events, such as film screening by Edward Gunawan, fashion show by Mahadewi Blanco and Isis, music showcase by up and coming local bands, harp and traditional wayang performances. Those interested in the art of gourmet attended a cooking class by Arimbi Probosutedjo and pampered their tasty buds during the Sunday Food Market. It’s a fair dedicated for those who appreciate the finer things in life, something that we surely look forward to seeing again.
Previous Issue : Property | December 2011
Taller. Higher. Bigger. These words are definitely not from the Olympic motto, but probably the mantra of the many real estate developers behind the very robust property market in Southeast Asia. Construction is everywhere, with skylines in a constant state of flux. Thoughts of economic down turns are far from everyone’s mind with this surge in the property business. In recent trips around the region, I sometimes just look in wonder as new skyscrapers, malls, office buildings, hotels and homes are built. I find it often tempting to just walk into these structures and see what they have to offer. The burgeoning real estate market is reaching fever pitch. I believe that this real estate boom is one of the main factors contributing to the economic growth in the region. There is more disposable income, which eventually translates to increased spending. Whether this spending is done in the malls, in restaurants, in buying real estate or in travel, it is definitely a good indicator of things to come.
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Previous Issue : Exotic Destinations | September 2011
Growing up, my family loved to go on holidays. As a kid, I would look forward to our yearly road trips during Easter weekends. Whether the destination was a far away province, the beach or some island, it was always a thrill for me. Airplanes were another fascination. Getting onto a plane meant a trip and that meant a new destination, and that meant adventure. I even remember a photo of me at three years old, all dressed up in a pilot’s uniform while on a plane. For my grade school yearbook, I even wrote that I wanted to be a pilot. Every trip was an opportunity to discover: make new friends, have chance encounters, visit local sights and eat unique cuisines. Hopefully there will be enough brilliant ideas in this issue to help you spend those precious vacation days. But then again, a great travel destination transcends vacation days, it is worth the memorable experiences. We also encourage you to write in and share with us your own memorable experiences. Enjoy the issue and make sure you enjoy your next trip too!
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Previous Issue : Culinary Desires | June 2011
One of the favorite topics of conversation in Asia is food. Step into any home around the region and the first questionusually asked is, ‘Have you eaten?’ Food is an integral part of our lives. We not only need it to survive, but it is also a social event. Food is almost always shared. Mealtimes are events when friends and loved ones come together, and conversely when people gather, they have toeat. We eat every day, so we might as well do it well. As color brightens life and gives it meaning, spices enhance flavor and make food more appetizing. We center our Food issue on spices.Early civilizations started to cook with spices as early as 50,000 years ago. This comes to show how important flavor has been to food andhow spice has played a pivotal role in how the world has been shaped. If not for spice, most of Asia and the Middle East would not havebeen discovered. Oceans have been crossed, lands have been conquered, battles have been waged, all in the name of spice.
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Previous Issue : Indulgence | March 2011
Everyone has to let go once in awhile.We all yield to our desires and whims. The extra fifteen minutes in bed after the alarm has gone off. The chocolate barwhich you know you should not have but relish while watching TV. Or the one too many gin and tonics on a night out when you know you’re already quite tipsy.These sneaky little indulgences add spark to our lives and make us happy.
There are times when I just want to let it all go. To throw caution to the wind. To allow myself unrestrained gratification. Everyone has those thoughts, I’m sure. We are human and we dream. Of course our better judgment stops us most of the time, but it would be great to indulge once in awhile.
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Previous Issue : Let's Celebrate | December 2011
The invariable mark of a dream is to see it come true. Everyone dreams. Dreams are wishes, desires and aspirations that we all have. Dreams keep people optimistic, happy and focused on the future. dreams magazine shall nurture your dreams and help you turn them into reality.
dreams is your ultimate lifestyle leader. Distinguished writers, contributors and photographers bring you exclusive and fresh lifestyle insights and experiences from around the Southeast Asia region in every issue.
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