Articles tagged ‘About Indonesia’
Historical Treasure Troves Looted: West and Central Java
By Barrie | January 20th, 2007 |
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It appears that too many Indonesian farmers and the ilk have been watching Lara Cross and Tomb Raider recently. There have been two important archaeological finds this week in Central and West Java – both were looted.
Garuda Indonesia Upset at Claims of Frequent Accidents
By Barrie | January 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When I first read about this claim, I reflected on just how many times over the decades I have flown with Garuda Indonesia inter-island and internationally. There were only 2 flights in all that time that I boarded other airlines.
Pasar Kranggan: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | January 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Several years ago I visited the local market of Pasar Kranggan, located just north of the Tugu Monument, to do a photo-shoot in black & white.
Traders Relocated: Banten Lama, West Java
By Barrie | January 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Banten Lama is an historical city and is now part of the Serang Regency located north of the city of Serang and was once the capital of the Indonesian Sultanate of Banten. Like so many historical sites in Indonesia, hawkers and traders can become a pest.
Lighthouse on Madura: Madura, Island
By Barrie | January 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
It’s a sad fact but not many tourists or travellers go to Madura Island on their visits to Java, and yet, it is one of the most interesting islands in the archipelago. Apart from the historical viewpoint, the bull races there are spectacular and the people, ever friendly.
The Weyewa: Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | January 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The Weyewa inhabit the western highlands of Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur Province, where they cultivate rice, corn, and cassava using slash-and-burn farming methods as well continuous irrigation of padi fields. They supplement this income through the sale of livestock, coffee, and their distinctive brightly colored textiles.
Islamic New Year – Muharram 1428AH: Indonesia
By Barrie | January 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Today across the archipelago of Indonesia is the Islamic New Year – Muharram 1428 AH. I would like to extend my best wishes to all Muslims on this special day.
Moderate Islam and the New Year: Indonesia
By Barrie | January 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Most ‘redneck’ westerner’s impressions of Islam and Muslims are that they chop hands off, have crazy laws and are in general dominating over their women. Although in regard to the latter this might be the case in some Middle East countries where strict Sharia law exists, it seemingly does not apply in Indonesia – an [...]
Pulau Dua and Pulau Rambut Reserves: West Java
By Barrie | January 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
These islands (or in the case of Pulau Dua a former island now connected to the mainland at low tide) are both bird sanctuaries off the northwest coast of Java.
Botanical Gardens: Ubud, Bali
By Barrie | January 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Ubud village always conjures up the idea of a unique artistic village, a haven for art lovers and one of the most pristine areas on the island of Bali.
