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Babah Room, A Story of The Peranakan Heritage

Babah – Nyonya, a term that might not ring a familiar sound to most, describe the acculturation of culture resulted from mixed marriage between young men from China and women from Indonesia. Their descendants are now known as Peranakan. The Babah – Nyonya culture began around more than four centuries ago, when the young Chinese …

Apsara Residence at Hotel Tugu Malang; Where Romances from Old Java Reigns

Indonesia is a country rich in cultural diversity. With many folklores coming from every part of the archipelago; ranging from heroic stories, to fables, to romances. As the art, soul, and romance of Old Java, Hotel Tugu Malang adapted one romantic story from the island of Java as the inspiration for its Presidential Suite, Apsara …

INDONESIA CULTURAL DINING SERIES 43 | Senandung Merdu Dari Timor at Hotel Tugu Malang

Malang, July 2019. The many culture of Indonesia is truly a nation’s assets; with from Sabang to Merauke abundance of cultural performaces can be found, from dances, to songs, to musical, and many more. East Nusa Tenggara has its own unique musical instruments, as well as signature regional dances that do not get enough appreciation. …

Sate Iboe Sarongan Tanah Djawa & Bali – Festive Idul Fitri Dining | Hotel Tugu Malang

Be entertained by the ladies in sarong selling eight different types of appetizing satays; Sate Kerang Kraton, Sate Lembut Betawi, Sate Lilit Ikan Gianyar, Sate Lidah Sapi Padang, Sate Cumi-Cumi, Sate Klathak, Sate Ayam Batang Tebu Bulawang, and Sesate Zoetelief Pak Paheng Solo – all of which will be freshly grilled in a live station by …

INDONESIA CULTURAL DINING SERIES 42 | Dramatari Brastho Durjono at Hotel Tugu Malang

Dramatari Brastho Durjono was created by blending the essence of Malang’s own Topeng dance with other Javanese dance gestures to symbolize an ultimate folk tale. Be hypnotized by this alluring traditional East Java dance act where an ensemble of eight dancers will showcase the win of the good from the bad accompanied with a live …

A Spiritual Indulgence Mother’s Day Special at Hotel Tugu Bali – KITAS

Luxuriate in your private giant floral tub with a signature cocktail or a lemongrass infused tea, followed by the Javanese princesses’ treatment of Keraton Leha-Leha, a 90 minutes head to toe Javanese massage, scrub and hair perfuming, or one of the 101 to-die-for treatment of Tugu’s Warong Djamoe Spa. Feel invigorated over a beautiful sunset over the Indian …