INDONESIANA

EVENT ACROSS INDONESIA

A look at what's happening from May to June 2008 across Indonesia.

20 May
WAISAK ( VESAK ) FESTIVAL AT BOROBUDUR, JOGJAKARTA.

Waisak day celebrates Buddha Siddhartha Gautama's birthday, enlightenment and death. And in the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, Borobudur in Jogjakarta, visitors experience a spectacular evening, as a thousand candles in the tempel cast light on the mighty structure and beyond. Magical.

14 June - 14 July
Jakarta Great Sale and Jakarta Fair
You'll be lured into this big event if you visit any of Jakarta's shopping centers. From Plaza Indonesia, an all-time favorite with high-end boutiques, to Plaza Semanggi wherw youngsters grab the latest outfits and accessories, Jakarta's shopping hot spots offer huge discounts for one month. Also enjoy the city's annual fair in Pekan Raya Jakarta Kemayoran, featuring car displays, traditional food and crafts, plus live entertainment - all under one roof.

29 June
Bali International Triathlon
Commencing at the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay, Bali's second annual international triathlon features a 1.5km swim in Jimbaran Bay, a 40km bicycle ride from Jimbaran Bay to Nusa Dua and finally a 10km run through Jimbaran Village,the race will have its finish line at the breathtaking Jimbaran beach. There's also a 5km Fun Run.
www.balitriathlon.com