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Kebaya in Aotearoa - Kebaya Goes to UNESCO


Kebaya in Aotearoa - Kebaya Goes to UNESCO


One of my favorite Indonesian traditional attires is kebaya.


13 Indonesian ladies, posing with various kebaya and Indonesian traditional kain

In many occasions, be it special or something casual, I wear kebaya in different materials, forms, colors, and with different accessories. I wear it with kain or any Indonesian traditional fabrics like Batik, Tenun and Songket, or simply with trousers and skirts. 

I just love it and I feel special whenever I wear kebaya.


happily wearing my orange-and-purple kebaya with gold and purple Tapis Lampung

Kebaya is the top part which usually cut in feminine shape. In Indonesia, kebaya comes in various models, using different materials. Some of the common models we have in kebaya are Kebaya Kartini, Kebaya Encim, and Kebaya Kutubaru. We certainly have more but those three models are what I have in abundance. Kebaya is made from different materials or fabrics as well, namely the lace, silk, cotton, organdy, and more. It may be adorned with embroideries, beads, applications and more.  



As kebaya has been used by Indonesian women since ages ago in different stages and  celebrating particular events in lives , kebaya has been identified as one of the cultural identity for Indonesian women. That is why we are now campaigning for it to be recognized as one of UNESCO Intangible Heritage. And from Aotearoa, we are proud to wear our kebayas and showcase it to the world.


So in one windy afternoon, together with the female staff of the Embassy as well as the spouses of the staff and the Ambassador, we had a photo sessions in three different landmarks, namely our Embassy, the Beehive, and Wellington Cable Car. Here are some photos we took along the way and what a lovely day it was, despite the depressing weather. We wore colorful kebayas combined with Tapis lampung, Songket Bali, Batik, Tenun Ikat Maluku, Songket Palembang, and more. I have to admit all the ladies look fantastic and brilliant!

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do and cheers from Aotearoa!

Do you like wearing kebaya as well? When and where do you usually wear it too? What type of kebaya is your favorite? Share with me in the comment.


Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, Oh My Heartsie Girls and Friends



Welcome back and how I hope everyone is well.

In our knack of the wood, things have been a bit unwell. My kids got COVID-19 and 4 days after, then my hubby and I caught it too. Yes, COVID-19 is still here!

Well, for Bo et Obi, this will be their first time. As for me, this will be my third time, after 2 episodes of Delta infection in Jakarta, and the second time for my hubby after Delta in Jakarta as well. Both my hubby and I already got the booster in Wellington New Zealand back in February 2022, while both my kids already got the two doses of vaccinations. Bo got them in Jakarta while Obi got them in Wellington with Pfizer. 

Apparently, the combination of horrible cold weather (Wellington has been so depressing in the last 4 weeks in terms of weather), too many back - to - back activities and sick people everywhere proves to be condition conducive for the spread of COVID-19 in my household. I lost track already on which variant the virus that hit us but I have to admit that it was way easier and 'lighter' in terms of the symptoms compared to Delta but it is still annoying.

day 1... with my kids both positive, while my hubby and I were still negative


According to New Zealand rules, we have to isolate for 7 days and that's what we have been doing so far.  Afterwards, at day 7 we need to take another test and we can finish the isolation when the test is negative and when the symptoms are clear, whichever comes first. Otherwise, we have to stay at home until we are fit enough to go out again. This weekend, my kids can get out of the isolation while my hubby and I will stay until next Tuesday. Hopefully the next test we are taking will be resulting negative.

Meanwhile, in terms of works, I have many events waiting. So, while isolating, drafts and reports are accompanying me as well. Many of us work from home for a week or as needed. Hopefully everyone will be well soon and stay healthy onwards.

Now, it's time for Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, Oh My Heartsie Girls and Friends. This week we have new hostess as well!

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WW: Les Miserables in Wellington

 

How I miss Broadway!

One of the things that I miss the most from NYC is their all-year-round entertainment, particularly Broadway. Well, at least before COVID-19 pandemic.. and now, as it starts kicking back after the pandemic is a bit manageable. 

I remember vividly those musicals and plays my family, my dearest friends and I watched in Broadways. Kinky Boots, the Rain, Beautiful, On Your Feet, Phantom of the Opera, Sponge Bob, the Book of Mormon, Dear Evan Hansen, Jersey Boys, Chicago  and more..


So when I heard that St. James Theather in Wellington was reopening after years of renovation and series of plays and musicals will be showcased, I directly hunt for the tickets. Together with Stella, my colleague at the office, we got the tickets for Les Miserables. Super excited indeed!

welcome to St. James Theater

Les Miserables is indeed a famous play that has been performed in many corners of the world. Perhaps you are already familiar with the stories of Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cossette,Marius, Eponine,  Javert and even the hillarious crooks, the Thenardiers. We even have the last Hollywood version of it starred by Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.

The show was packed and St. James Theater looks beautiful indeed. We cozily sit for 3 hours plus intermission and the play was amazing. The production troupe, which is mostly based in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is amazing! I really enjoyed the played and the songs, including the hits I had a dream. 

The stage..

Well, all in all I had a wonderful night and I hope I can soon go back for more performance here. Here are some photos showing you the lovely theater.

Les Miserables in St. James Theater Wellington
happy me posing with the program book

the ceiling
the ceiling

Les Miserables in St. James Theater Wellington
the best seats indeed

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Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, Oh My Heartsie Girls and Friends



What a week we have here!

We celebrate the 77th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence on August 17th and in the weekend before that, we had our last sport activities, the bowling tournament. We all went to Bowlarama and my son Bo got the 3rd prize in the teenagers category. As for the National Day, we had a ceremony inside of the room as the weather didn't permit us to do so outside. 




Too bad as my daugher Nadine was chosen as one of the members of  Paskibra, Pasukan Pengibar Bendera or the flag - hoisting troupe, and they had practices in the last two months. Nevertheless, we had a wonderful celebration with some special performance from the Indonesian community in Whanganui. 

We cut down the celebratory part as well at the same time, as our big family in Wellington Embassy is grieving. One of our staff has just lost his wife. She was very young, at 29, when she got the heart attack and passed away at Wellington Hospital. Our deepest condolences for almarhumah Anggi and her bereaving family.




Days before that, I celebrated my 45th birthday with family and friends. Yup, I am officially 45 years old now. I am so glad that my hubby has arrived from Indonesia on August 10th so that we can spend some times together in windy Welly. We had a gathering at the office so the birthday cake was presented to me during that day. Later in the evening, we had family dinner and this time we went to BurgerFuel, one of my kids' favorite food corner. We went to the one in Lower Hutt and had a good laugh together. Well, all and all, it was a super busy week, a bit of emotional roller coaster, yet it's also very fulfilling. I will definitely share more stories on the 17th of August celebration but for now, let's have a Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, Oh My Heartsie Girls and Friends.

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