Hello again fellowJakartans! Eruptions at Mount Merapi appear to besubsiding and many of the 30,000 displaced residentsare returning to their homes, even as more bodies continue to be found.Let’s hope for the safety of those residents returning to their homes (orwhat’s left of them) that Mount Merapi does not again escalate witheruptions.
Anyway here are some quick snippets of news fromour beloved city and elsewhere in Indonesia- Goats and cattle taking overJakarta!: For those new to Jakarta, you may bebefuddled by the increasing appearance of goats and cattle along theroadsides, and even the regular sightings of goats being transportedprecariously slung over the seats of motorbikes! This is a yearly sight inthe lead up to the Muslim celebration of Idul Adha, also known as the ‘dayof sacrifice’. Practiced throughout the Muslim world, it commemoratesProphet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice everything for God, includingthe life of his son Ishmael. God apparently intervened though, andsubstituted Ishmael with a sheep instead. Muslims therefore commemoratethis by sacrificing an animal and distributing its meat amongst family,friends and as an act of charity, to those underprivileged. READ MORE and find out upcoming events and promotionshere! WHAT'S HOT : NEW RESTAURANTS INTOWN *AMUZ The New Gourmet Restaurant by GillesMarx at The Energy Building 2nd FloorSCBD * IL SALE Italian Restaurant newly opened in Kemang,Jakarta in September 2010. The simple flavor of salt and pepperexquisitely brings out the sweet taste of ORGANICvegetables * AALTJE CAFE- The first family friendly, NON SMOKING Cafe inKemang. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WNJ MOBILE I WNJQUIZ I FACEIN THE CROWD I FEATURES I ASKMIREE IHOLIDAY GETAWAY I WNJ CARDPROMO I ARTICLES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best Wishes, The WhatsNewJakarta Team Emailus : n...@whatsnewjakarta.com / p...@whatsnewjakarta.com PS- If you wish to unsubscribeto this newsletterplease reply to this email with 'Unsubscribe' in the subject and includeyour email. ©2006-2010What's New Jakarta - PT Info Media Kreatif. Click here to ContactUs
