This year, Mamma Mia! returns to Jakarta—bigger, bolder, and more heartfelt than ever. At the heart of the story Donna Sheridan, brought to life by two extraordinary talents — Ashley Aisyah Hamel and Mirabeth Sonia.

Candrika Soewarno challenges societal norms through art, drawing inspiration from vintage Indonesian visuals to celebrate sensuality beyond mere eroticism. Her work promotes self-acceptance and body appreciation while incorporating elements of Nusantara heritage.

Naela Ali is a painter who shows us a different perspective of life, a reminder that beauty can lie in simple things. Through traveling, she finds solace in the mundane and shares it with her audience through her art.

Driven by a passion for learning about Tionghoa culture, Elsa Novia Sena founded the Benteng Walking Tour to introduce the rich heritage of Cina Benteng to the masses. Her efforts have a positive impact on the community and help preserve the culture.

Working in the tech industry does not limit Verenne Tanara from exploring other fields that capture her interest. Mountain climbing, road running, painting, and developing the Deaf to Dev community are as important as her career. The Public Book had a chance to find out more about her recent journey, finishing the MesaStila race and building Deaf to Dev.

Febie Babyrose, Herbert Hans, and Ruddy Hatumena started Tromarama together after a ‘traumatic’ experience in finishing their project together in 2006. Since then, Tromarama has explored the theme of the interconnection of everyday human life and technology in their creative endeavor. Tromarama shares even more stories with The Public Book in this interview.