Lion dance for Chinese New Year

Hi, I was wondering if you had any contacts of Dance Companies that would do a Lion Dance show or similar for upcoming Chinese New Year Celebrations for an International School (we will be celebrating the Friday before CNY). I know it is a little last minute! Thanks Wayne

 The answer:

Hi, good day. I tried to call some of my contacts one of them lives in China town regarding lion dancer unfortunately they can only give me "Barongsai", I tried googling it but all numbers are not working. I was told that if you go to Jalan pancoran near LTC glodok west jakarta. There will be a lot of offices there that you can book it. Also try googling key word toko pancoran taman sari jakarta. Maybe you can find something there that I cannot find.Sorry I cAnt be much of a help. Goodluck! Tina

 Am very sorry to report that all of the contacts I know that could assist here are already booked. L Lara

Where to buy treadmill?

Hi Tina, Lara, Do you know where I can get a treadmill serviced. It's not a brand they sell here. Cheers, Sally.

 Hi Sally and Happy New Year!

 Since it is not a brand that is sold here, this may make this a bit more cumbersome. It would be helpful if you could tell me exactly what is wrong with it? Are spare parts needed, etc? I would suggest you contact Teddy Ragg at tragg@santaferelo.co.id so one of the handymen can go over to your place to have a look at it. That would be your best bet! Hope this helps.

 Lara Vaccar

Indian grocery store in Kemang

Hi Lara and Tina, My name is Umee and I recently moved in kemang from India.. I am a student and I am searching for Indian grocery store near by my place.. good stores for cloths shopping(not much costly).. I hope you people can help me. Thanks Regards Umee

Hi Umee, Please try Maharani downstairs from Kinara Restaurant on Kemang Raya. It’s small but have many products. They can order and deliver for you. Address is: Jl Kemang Raya No 78 Lara & Tina

Art School for teen and maid in Jakarta?

Hello! We are "just arrived newbies" , your blog has plenty of useful information. Please advise
 1) Good art classes for kinds 8 to 12 years old?
 2) Where to register for a maid here? Urgently need one Many thanks

 Dear Sanjukta, Welcome to Jakarta! For your inquiries here are a couple of recommendations:
 1. For Art classes: I personally recommend Hadripana Art school. I take my art classes there as well. They have courses for children and Adults. They have branches in Kemang (South Jakarta) and Menteng (Central Jakarta). Just to give you an idea, for children acrylic classes they charge 680,000 rp.for 8 classes in a month. Each class last for 2 hours. Schedule: Mon: 3-5 pm Tues: 1.30 3.30 pm Wed. 4-6 pm Thur: 3-5 pm Fri: 2-4 and 4-6 pm Weekends: 9 am -3pm You can also check out their website to learn more: http://www.hadiprana-artcentre.com/

 2. For staff hiring: -Please register at www.uppercrust.com an online classified ads/Craig’s list, there you will find quite a handful of information about household helps or visit JICC again. They are open from Monday to Saturday until 12 noon. Staff interview are every Mondays and Tuesdays 8 to 10 am. *JICC (Jakarta International Community Center) Jl Kemang Dalam X No. E6A, Kemang Phone: (62 21) 7179-2813 Email: jicc@cbn.net.id / http://www.jicconline.com Note: Please check wit JICC too as sometimes they offer art classes too. I hope this info will help you and your family settle in quickly here in Jakarta! Good luck!
 Cheers, Tina and Lara

A good orthopaedist in Jakarta?

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good orthopod in Jkta - elbows ! :) Paul 

 Hi Paul, You can contact Dr. Isabella at... 

True Care Opened in January 2011 by Dr Isabella Margie, True Care provides the following services: consultation with General Practitioner; dentists; specialists (by appointment - orthopaedist,  female gynecologist, dietitian) with in house laboratory; pharmacy; Ultrasound 4D; physiotherapy; medical check up; vaccination; home visit. 

Jl.Kemang Raya no.15, Level 4 (across KFC) • 08:00-21:00 

Daily Direct 

billing with Pacific Cross available 

Phone. 021-71792337 

 BR, LARA & TINA 

New comer to Jakarta

Hi, I am scheduled to come work in Jakarta in a few months. 

 1.- Is traffics really as bad as some people speak. If so is it all day or just rush hours ? 

 2.- I see a lot of real estate being advertised at varying prices. What would be a realistic price for a comfortable furnished townhouse ~ 120 sq m in Jakarta Pusat or Menteng ? 

 3.- Is the supply of electricity reliable? . I see wattage included with many real estate listings.

 4.- golf clubs. Can foreigners join at reasonable rates ? 

 5.- Food. Are all varieties of meat readily available in supermarkets, chciken, pork etc. 

 Thanks.JEAN 

 Hi Jean, 

 1) Indeed, traffic is atrocious here but there are ways around it. Depending on where you work, you can go to your office earlier than usual. Rush hour does exist here and is from 730 – 930 and again at 1530 until 1730 however, traffic is still very unpredictable and can be a mess at any given time. I myself have purchased a motorcycle and get around that way. It makes things much easier. There is a ‘flyover’ project in place which is expected to be completed sometime in 2013 so depending on where you will live, I suspect this will make the traffic situation less of an issue and especially to south Jakarta areas. 

 2) I work for a relocation company (Santa Fe Relocation Services) and suggest you contact us for further details on prices because depending upon which community you chose, prices can fluctuate drastically. Please contact us at santaferelohomes.com or email at homes@santaferelo.co.id 

 3) Again, depends upon where you live but many expat homes have generator sets. Electricity outages do take place from time to time but generally the local electric company, PLN does advise if/when they will be shutting off the power for prolonged periods of time. 

 4) Golf clubs; there are too many to mention on here. Yes, you can join and play for very reasonable prices. From 200,000 IDR – 1.600,000 IDR. The golf courses are amazing and you don’t need to be a member to play in most of them. 

 5) Grocery shopping is plentiful and you can find anything you need here. Suggest you request a look-see city orientation tour that would give you support and guidance pre and post arrival. Please write further if this of interest and we can give you our contact details. For more information on events and listings, you can always check www.whatsnewjakarta.com Thanks and best of luck, Jean Paul. Hope to hear back from you soon. Lara

Buy lamp in Jakarta

Hi WNJ! My wife has two cloisonné brass ewers with a hole in the bottom, designed to be turned into bedside lamps. When we were in Jakarta 20 years ago, there was a “lamp lady” who made such lamps, but my wife can’t locate any such tukang now. Can you help? Thanks in advance. Bill

Hi Bill, Try the shop lampu lampu located on jl Kemang selatan 1 (the street that leads down to Hero Kemang) or any of the smaller interior decor shops that makes lamp shades and curtains etc may be able to help you out. Maybe Duta interior at the south end of Ampera Raya. Kelly & Lara