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“Ayat-Ayat Cinta” film shown in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA News) - After recording a tremendous success in Indonesia, the “Ayat-ayat Cinta” ( Verses of Love) film is going to expand the wind of its business by screening in all Malaysian cinemas as of June 19, 2008.

The premiere of the film was watched by Indonesia`s Charge d`Affair in Kuala Lumpur, Tatang B Razak, Marketting Affairs Director General of the Culture and Tourism Ministry Sapta Nirwandar, Film Producer A Dhamoo Pubjabi and Majoj Punjabi and some Malaysian actresses and actors here on Thursday.

“The film is expected to gain a big success in Malaysia, as it conveys Islamic messages on the importance of creating peace, upholding sincerity and patience in life,” Tatak Rasak said.

In fact, this film had inspired President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyon to invite all Indonesian ambassadors to watch it, he said.

Besides, the screening of this film was also expected to improve the two countries` bilateral relations. “This is what we call diplomacy through film,” he told journalists in Malaysia who were invited to watch the maiden screening of the film.

In the meantime, Marketing Affairs Director General of the Culture and Tourism Ministry Sapta Nirwandar used the opportunity to promote “the Visit Indonesia Year 2008″ by providing various information on Indonesia to all invitees.

Film Producer Manoj Punjabi said the film had already been watched by around 3.6 million people in Indonesia. “I hope that the number will be able to reach four million with the addition of the Malaysian people.”

In Malaysia, there were about 1.2 million Indonesian workers, around 15,000 Indonesian students and 200,000 others with permanent residence permit.

There was a demand for the screening of the film in Singapore, and many Singaporeans came to Batam only to watch the film.

“Therefore, we will screen the film in Singapore as of May 5, 2008 and in Brunei Darussalam in a not-too-distant time,” he said. (*)

Source: ANTARA News

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A Colossal Performance “The Borobudur Masterpice Dance”

During this year PT. Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur Prambanan & Ratu Boko will hold a spectacular performance supported by more than 100 dancers and gamelan musicians who will be performed at Aksobya Open Theater at the glorious temple, Borobudur.  The dance - drama will be presented 3 times a year, those are on 17 May 2008, 5 July 2008 and 2 August 2008.

The program wrapped in one package by having the dinner first before starting the performance. The concept uses teh garden party which is the atmosphere raises an ethnic - romantic impression. Not only the sight would be delighted, the tongue of the guests would also be spoiled by some chosen menus available in characteristically traditional stalls.

After the dinner the guests invited to proceed at Aksobya Open Theater to enjoy the colossal dance performed by professional dancers and experienced gamelan musicians who are from Institut Seni Indonesia (The Indoesian Institute of Arts) in Surakarta and the local artists around Borobudur. The Aksobya Open Theater has a capable to load 1000 spectators and it’s more fabulous at night when the lights illuminate the stage. Moreover, The Borobudur Temple that stands firmly is just looks so beautiful by the thousands watts of lights spotted to it. This is really a breath taking scenery and unforgotten experience during the life.

Come and see a colossal performance entitled The Borobudur Masterpiece Dance and get the memory as one to rember during the rest of your life by enjoying the nightlife in Borobudur.

For further information and reservation, please direct to 62 274 496402, 496406 cq. Mr. Aryono (Mobile: 081328711015), Esti & Retno or 62 293 788266 cq. Mr. Joni (mObile: 081328077097), Gonik. Email: candi@borobudurpark.com , prambanan@yogyes.com and manohara@yogyes.com

Source: http://my-indonesia.info/

Add comment May 2nd, 2008