𝐼𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐻𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠 - 𝑇𝑤𝑜 𝑔𝑖𝑟𝑙𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑

Today, I had the opportunity to visit Pantjoran Chinatown PIK in Jakarta, and it was a fascinating experience.  When you visit this place, you feel like you are in another country, not dirty Jakarta. The atmosphere is strongly influenced by the typical characteristics of China, starting with the pagoda, the bright red lanterns, and the Guan Yu statue. It is a place for people to pray and express their wishes. Stalls selling various Chinese dishes can be found on every corner. Not all of the food here is halal or identical to China, as there are stores that sell non-halal containers, and there are also several bakeries and words from other countries. Pantjoran Chinatown is a historic neighborhood rich in Chinese culture and tradition.     We strolled through the alleyways to soak up the Chinese atmosphere. Small stores were everywhere with artistic handicraft products such as porcelain, silk goods, and jewelry. You could also sample tea, coffee, and other Indonesian ...

There are moments in life that you will never forget—one of these moments happened to us when we were on Lombok, and Lutz was listening to the podcast "Gemischtes Hack." In one episode, Felix Lobrecht, a well-known comedian, author, and podcaster, told us he would present his movie at the Goethe-Institut in Jakarta. After some research, it was clear - we had to go!     The film "Sun and Concrete" by David Wnendt from 2023 is based on Felix Lobrecht's autobiographical novel. The plot is set in Gropiusstadt/Neukölln and revolves around the first-person narrator, Lukas, and his friends, who grow up in a society characterized by poverty and social segregation. The film shows the challenges faced by young people and emphasizes the importance of friendship and solidarity. The film has received several awards, including the Ensemble Award at the German Film Festival 2023 and the Ludwigshafen Film Art Prize.     The time had finally come. We drove to the Goethe-...