Articles tagged with "culture"
Upcoming Events in Indonesia
By Barrie | May 15th, 2008 |
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Along with the endorsement of 2008 as Visit Indonesia Year, a line-up of programs has been arranged to give visitors a closer encounter with the country’s magnificent culture. Here... [Read this entry]
Indonesians in Focus: Sofiah Peni Carito
By Barrie | May 15th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
These days, women can take on roles that were once thought to be the domain of men — be it as the country’s president, a political head, a minister or... [Read this entry]
Indonesians in Focus: Indo Deleng
By Barrie | May 13th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A self-confident young woman strolls along in Lengkasa village deep in the forest in Tojo Una-Una regency, Central Sulawesi. Her age is 24. She voluntarily runs a traditional community school.... [Read this entry]
Craftsmen of Bejijong: Trowulan, East Java
By Barrie | May 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Trowulan, located some 12 kilometers south of Mojokerto regency in East Java, has long been known as a historical site. The Hindu and Buddhist-influenced temples that dot the area are... [Read this entry]
Indonesians in Focus: Tam Chen Siong
By Barrie | May 2nd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Tam Chen Siong, 36, an Indonesian of Chinese descent who is also known as Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung Hartonodiningrat, has enjoyed success in his efforts to preserve one of the country’s... [Read this entry]
The Magic of Mount Kawi: East Java
By Barrie | April 28th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Mount Kawi, a major tourist destination near Malang city in East Java, is renowned for attracting fortune seekers. People visit Mount Kawi to ask for blessings and wish for many... [Read this entry]
Future plans of the Lontar Foundation
By Barrie | April 28th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
After 20 years, the Lontar Foundation has decided on a major make-over as a modern multi-media Indonesian literary promotion agency. This means a new approach to marketing Indonesian literature in... [Read this entry]
Indonesians in Focus: Iin Mutmainah
By Barrie | April 28th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
To ensure the survival of their art, theatrical actors and actresses in Indonesia need to explore their creativity. As did Iin Mutmainah, 31, a theatrical actress from Lampung, who since... [Read this entry]
The Cultural Significance of Betel Leaf
By Barrie | April 26th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
At first too shy to approach the prince directly, Princess Kadambari Was persuaded to honor her guest. She stretched out her hand. She placed the betel leaf in his. She... [Read this entry]
Carriage Museum: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | April 22nd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
“Come, come … please. You see Museum Kereta (carriage museum),” were the words of a guide at Yogyakarta’s Kraton (palace). He was most insistent that the visitor to the Kraton... [Read this entry]
