CINDY TJAHJADI: October 2016

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Back again on my post! :)) In this post, i want to share a cafe which is trending now at Jakarta. Jakarta has many cafes, so which one? Where is it? Yaa. . As you know, a cafes are growing rapidly and sporadic at Jakarta. There are so many that i still couldn't reach until now. So, i just hopping to a recommended cafe which has suggested by people in instagram. It's quiet helpful to find a great new place. The cafe which is trending now is Lucky Cat. Even it's crowd enough due the trend, Lucky Cat still has good vibes to chill and hang out with friends.

Located on Plaza Festival at Kuningan, Lucky Cat open for 24 hours. Providing beverages, main course, and dessert, Lucky Cat ready to serve you anytime. The location is very strategic to be access, even Transjakarta is near by the cafe. So, it's easy to be reached by any people. And. . Now. . It will be a quick review and interior pics from me. Let's check it out how the cafe is. .

Lucky Cat

The interesting one for me is. . Why the name is Lucky Cat? Where's the cat? Hahaha.

24 Hours

- "Come in for the best coffee, pastry, cooking, and CONVERSATION." Indeed -

Classic Nuance

It has simple classic warm design at the interior. Classic in here means an Indonesian classic design which was dominated by strong wood nuance and vintage elements.

Feel like HOME

Keep Alive The Life One

The interior design has preserved the big tree which i thought it was a good decision. It's hard to find a green at Jakarta nowadays. Besides of that, the standout tree gives a good point. The tree gives a strong statement for the space and it also has merged with the classic nuance and the people.

Wood Staircase

Am i the only one who feel this space like a tree house?

Chit Chat Space

" Hey, do u know? Don't u know? What do you think? "

Sip of Coffee

- Take a sip! It'll give warm feeling at this cold weather -

captured by : Janice Hertania

Avocado Latte

It looks interesting, but it's absolutely not my favorite!

Good Spot

Besides of coffee, nuance, chit chat vibes, you'll also find a good spot to take some potraits at here

The Other Good Spot

Or.. Wefie with your besties :D :D

The Comment

I love this place, except the avocado latte. Worthed to spend a good time with your lover, besties, or whoever. Good lighting absolutely affect a great photo. And. . it's also a good place for a wandering soul. lol - Cindy -

Location Map, click the image for direct direction by google map.

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So.. Hello blogs!!

Today i want to share my last week experience when i went to National Museum for Batik Exhibition. The Batik exhibition was rarely held at Jakarta, so that was my lucky chance that i could go there. I just knew it that it was held on October 2-9 2016 and coincidentally i went there on last day without knew anything of it. I just spent my weekend like usual and suddenly have a thought to go there. So lucky am i !! So, i want to share this special event that maybe you couldn't have a time to go there last week. This exhibition was so interesting. :)) I'm a art enthusiast. So for the events which was held at Jakarta, almost of them i follow it. That's why . . Rather than write on blog, my instagram is faster for my updates activities. lol. May you can follow my Instagram, so you can get the information from me too. :))

Anyway. . Let's check it out. . The Exhibition. .

Batik in Classic

- Survive, Longlast, Withstand along with The Classic -

What is Batik? Yeah, i know that it is one of Indonesian treasures. But what is it? Indonesian Treasure, yes. The Uniqueness of Indonesia, yes. A Hope and Culture of Indonesia, yes. What else? What i amazed is. . Nowadays batik is not only a piece that use only for an outfit (fabric), but thrive to the others inspiration elements. Such as a panel of partition element, laptop sleeve, something that following modernity, and always give a new inspirations. Is it? :))

Flying Batik

- Like a sails, hope a Batik can sail around the world -

The Unique Sail

Guess what? After i stood up at this area, i got an inspiration directly. Thought this idea could be applied at roller blind system. Couldn't it? Maybe for the fabric of roller blind, now we can produce it with batik motif. In my thought, it will be beautiful, unique, and classic fancy at same time. What do you think? Even a floral motif has been applied, why not the Batik? Hello, roller blind supplier. . Can you hear my voice? LOL. Please think about it. :))

That area was just an opening area of the exhibition. Inside of the other room, they were more interesting. . So. . Let's move!

The Batik Exhibition

- There were so many batik enthusiast -

Batik Parang

- I have a name, a meaning, and a hope inside of my every single scratches -

In this room, there were so many Parang Batiks that displayed beautifully. Each of them has a name, meaning, and hope. So what they draw isn't an uncareless or unintended drawing, but a purpose of something. Aaaa. So beautiful and poetic. Love it! There are so many of them, so i'm sorry i couldn't mention it one by one. :)) Search it on google for further information guys!

Indonesia Treasure, Batik

- The Uniqueness of Civilization and Hope -

3 Diva

- Like a Diva, i stand confidently - Wooo

How I Adore Batik

Model : Janice Hertania

Blue Parang

I already mention Parang, Parang, and Parang for many times. So, what is parang actually? Parang are a batik motif which are from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Parang are referred to as the keris or sword pattern by outsiders. The Javanese call the Parang as a motif lidah api (bahasa) or tongue of fire. Parang are one of the most powerful of batik motifs with their strong parallel diagonal lines. There are hundreds of variations, from small 2cm in Parang Klithik to the largest at 8cm or more in Parang Barong. (source : http://www.winotosastro.com/batik/batikyogya.html)

So. . That's it. . What Parang is. . Interesting right? An inspiration to inspiration and make the other inspirations. And. . There's not little a fake batiks. Like this!!

Fake Batik

The pic above shows that the batiks are fake. That's not a batik. Because of what? It doesn't have a name, meaning, and hope. Lol. It just a print from the other motif and be applied on fabric. After saw my pics above, could you see and feel the difference? They are different right? Totally! :))

So. . That's it. . The end of my batik exhibition at National Museum, but not for this post. :)) For you who is an art enthusiast and history lover, National Museum is my recommend to spend a weekend. National Museum is a museum where displays an Indonesian historical heritage things at antiquity time. So antique! Actually since i was born, that was my first time has been there. I never been at National Museum before. And. . I was quiet amazed that Jakarta has another side of museum, like this! It has 4th floors which each of them has a different classification. It has ceramics, ancient heritage, civilization, and etc. There are so many interesting things to see. . Thought, it will be more interesting if a new extention of this museum has been done. Waiting for it! :))

The Inscription

- "What i wrote is what i wanted to share. It depends on you if you trust it or not" -

Sometimes, i wonder. . What if this heritage witness didn't tell us the truth. Like some media social nowadays, fabrication of the facts. Even though, the words has a big power and effect to our life. So, please show the fact not a lie, please write a good words which will make our next generation has a 'big' thought. Not a bad one! Please media! I'm begging you!

Indonesian Old Time

- Old as a Tale -

Awas Kaca!!

I know it. LOL

Our Ancestorss

- Evolve to be a better person is what we hope for the next generation -

I was satisfied that i was here. Got more knowlede, got a new idea and inspiration, and got a great photos without spent a lot amount of money. The ticket price is rp. 5000 for adult. Quiet cheap right? So, how is it? Gonna try spend weekend at the museum? It's bored if a shopping mall is a destination choice. Enough for Jakarta, try something else. May inspiration will come to you guys!

So. . This is the end of my post about the event at National Museum,

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So! Hello guys. . And. . Hello October. . !!

Wow, time goes fast and now it's already October 1st :)) After i ended my 22 and start my new age at 23, here we go my new post. On the first day at this month, i'd like to share my experience when i was touring the old town of Jakarta (Kota Tua)! Kota Tua is a must place to visit at Jakarta! A heritage area which has a beautiful old historical buildings. There has museums, galleries, plaza, and cafes. I love this area's vibe. You know, kind of old, historic, and different from the other side of modern Jakarta. Even i thought that i could smell that. Nice feeling! It's rare to find some place like this. And. . I'm glad that activists, architects, and art connoisseurs "work" in here. That means they always inject an attractive programs, exhibitions, and something creative to revitalize this area. That's why i always find a reason to get back here. Thanks! :) So it's just not a "dead" old hitorical buildings that could be enjoyed by curious tourist, but also me as a citizen.

Considering that i never wrote a post about a "must place" at my city, so decided to touring Kota Tua and share with you in this post. I hope my post can help and be enjoyed. Oh yeah coincidentally, last week they had art exhibition at Historia Cafe and Bar which is located at the area too. So, it made me more excited to go there. Oh yeah, another one. Besides of my blog, now i have youtube channel too as a sharing media !! :) I created the channel in purpose to give more details about my traveling via video that you can watch too!! Hihihi. I will tell my vlog link at the end of this post. :D I love travelling so much. I got inspired by Christian Leblanc who is a travel vlogger that i adore so much ( i already mention his name to my friends, everybody who i met, and everywhere. LOL). It's not in the freaking way, but i admit the vlog is really great, infromative, and eye-candy. Superb! You should check it out too on youtube @Leblanc. #IamTeamGetLost. After i watched his vlog, it gives me courage to make the other travel vlog too especially at the Eastern area. Wohooo just talking about it, i'm already exciting! Make sure you will keep read my blog, because i have a willing to continue. :)) LOL

However. .

Here we go. . The old town of Jakarta. . Kota Tua . .

Kota Tua Plaza

- A past which lives in the present -

The last time i've visited here was on 2 years ago, for my project assignment. And . . This is it. . A new face of Kota Tua, no street vendors anymore at its surrounding. Clean! I don't know since when the government policy has been applied. No more food or drink, except a bicycle rental. Now, The street vendors are selling outside of this area. I agree and support this policy as a tourist or citizen. I could enjoy the 'real' of Kota Tua. 2 years ago, it was very crowd by the street vendors. Even it's crowded and hard to find a path, how i would enjoy?? So now, i'm relieved that the policy was applied. And. . If i think about that, no party has been disadvantaged right? You can still buy the food or drink, but at the outside. :))

Now, we move to the digital art exhibition that i visited. Let's see! This exhibition was organized by Australian Embassy Jakarta and Ruang Rupa at Historia cafe and bar. The purposes are give a people new inspiration, discuss space, share some new knowledge from the expert, and be a revitalization program for Kota Tua. Those are what i loved, sharing a great and inspirative knowledge to the youth generation for FREE. Thought it can become a good point for the youth to improve and make Indonesia step forward in positive ways. :)) For the other creative space and program, you can follow @creativeroomhistoria at instagram guys!

The Exhibition

- I'm old, but i'm attractive -

Enlightment behind Imagination

- . It called different perspective. Only an imagination that can bring you to something fantastic -

( Ps : The titled was given by me, related what i felt at that moment. )

Too Much Turning

- How the eyes meet while you're not turning? -

( Ps : The titled was given by me, related what i felt at that moment. )

Overall the digital art exhibitions was simple, but it's quiet attractive and meaningful. Such a rare to find an exhibition like this. Glad to was here! :) After saw the exhibition, i moved to Fatahillah Museum. Actually, i've already visited there before for a few times. Yeah, it was a must if you are a Jakarta's students. A teachers will set up a study tour at here to know more about Jakarta. Doubtless! However. . Because i really really want to share how this museum is to you, i visited there again to get some pics. LOL. Remembered, it was about 6 or 7 years ago when the last time i visited Fatahillah Museum. So, Let's go! :)

Fatahillah Museum

The facade of Fatahillah museum was still renovated. Yeah, for the better looks and withstand in modern time.

Inside of Fatahillah Museum

When i went in, i felt strange. I confused, have i forgotten how this museum is or the interior has changed? Someone please help me, i totally forgot. I'm not sure if this looks ( the pics) was same like 6 years ago. Wasn't it?

The Other Room, Tropical Colonial

The Other Room, Tropical Colonial (2)

Mysterious Space

That was i felt when i went inside, mysterious. .

The Courtyard

I remembered something when i saw this sculpture. I have read some articles that wrote about this sculpture. It said that this sculpture was a symbol of Illuminati. Wasn't it? What do you think? Do you agree? I forgot where i read that, but maybe you can find that article if you type The Illuminati's sign at Fatahillah Museum. However . . The courtyard was so nice and calm.

The Courtyard (2)

After took a museum tour, i was hungry. When i was at Kota Tua, Historia cafe and bar is always my favorite place to have a meal. I love the space, vibes, and of course the food! Historia used to be my hang out place at Kota Tua when i was in my senior high school. Favorite!! :)) You should try this cafe when you go here! Even the price is quiet priceyyyy, but the food won't disappointed. Delicious!!

The Entrance

The Vibes

The Bar

The Bar (2)

Nasi Bakar Cumi Cabe Ijo and Lychee Tea

Nasi Bakar Cumi Cabe Ijo is a new menu in here (maybe because it's such a long time that i catch up), so i tried it. And. . It's so deliciousssssssssss. . So. . So. . Delicious! The price is IDR 40K. Due the taste, thought it was affordable.

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Yeah, I fulled! Let's go to the other place! If you visit Kota Tua, Beos Station is my recommend must visit place at this area. It located on the opposite of Fatahillah Museum. It's near, so it will be missed if you don't visit here. You can take a pics, enjoy a coffee, chit chat at cafe, or even you can plan your next destination by train. You can go to the other city by this train such as Bandung, Bogor, Karawang, etc. Isn't that great? :))

Jakarta Nowadays

- Looked in and out with different perspective -

Beos Station

- Busy. . Crowded. . -

Coffee for Boost My Energy

I know and realize that my visit places at Kota Tua isn't complete. There are museums, cafes, galleries, and the other area that i still don't write yet in this post. The area of Kota Tua is so big. My energy was already drained out after visited the places above. LOL. And . . The sun already set. Even i visited there at 11 a.m., i couldn't catch up all the places. No. . No. . Don't worry! The problem is on me. I'm a traveler who enjoy the moment as i can. I'm the type of that traveler. Rather than to RUSH a place that i must go, i prefer to enjoy every single place. So, i could satisfy and get what i want. I'd love to observe people and find an unexpectable 'event' . That's me. Sorry for the intermezzo. LOL.

Anyway. . I'd love to if i could visit Kota Tua again. . There are still many place that i didn't caught up. .

So guys! If you like and enjoy this post, let me know! If i got 30 comments (like my post at Klapa Ijo) at this post, i promise that i will visit Kota Tua again and explore more the other area. Of course, i will share a great experiences and beautiful shots too. So. . Put your thoughts guys about this post and comment on the comment box below, if i should go there again or not. Or maybe the other place beside of Kota Tua?? :))