Articles tagged ‘Culture’
Sites Nominated for World Heritage: Bali
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 |
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Bali is, without a doubt, a pristine island when you get away from the mayhem of the tourist strip of Kuta and travel around it. Beautiful beaches, rainforests, lush green jungle, towering mountains, a mystical culture and of course, beautiful people.
Chinese Kepeng: Bali
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When I first went to Pasar Triwindu on Jalan Diponogoro in Surakarta, Central Java, it was in search of antique Kris. I did find some Kris but their authenticity was doubtful, but, I was fascinated when I found an old woman who dealt exclusively in Chinese Kepeng.
The Incense Makers: Malang, East Java
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
We have seen them being used at ceremonies in Bali and other parts of Indonesia, together with offerings in Canang Sari, and many of you probably burn the odd stick at home.
Linda Gallery: Jakarta
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Linda Gallery Singapore has its roots in Jakarta, where it was first established. It is a proud member of Art Gallery Association of Singapore (AGAS) and has participated actively in Art Singapore 2004.
Basics of Indonesian Music
By Barrie | January 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The music in Indonesia is as diverse as its culture. Most people identify Indonesian music as Gamelan, but, there is much more.
Nadi Gallery Exhibition: Jakarta
By Barrie | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Jakarta is a haven for lovers of the arts with numerous museums, galleries and dance performances. Across Jakarta there are some mediocre galleries and then there are the shit ones, but, there are those galleries which are in the top range and Nadi Gallery is one of these.
Bengkulu Lures Tourism Investors: Sumatra
By Barrie | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Bengkulu was once rarely visited by travellers but that is slowly on the increase. It is one of the most interesting of provinces on the island of Sumatra.
The Baduy Ethnic Tribe: West Java
By Barrie | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Its not very often you come across a tribe who are keepers of their traditions and national heritage and are still surviving today. In a developing country like Indonesia, one such tribe lives far removed from the influences of the western world.
Cockfighting: Indonesia
By Barrie | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Most of you will have heard of cockfighting or even seen one on your travels in Indonesia. Some of you might think it a barbaric act of bloody violence, and others, fascinating. But, there are complexities [both religiously and symbolically] that are rarely understood by the average traveller to Bali and beyond.
Tirtagangga Festival: East Bali
By Barrie | January 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Located roughly six kilometres northwest of Amlapura in East Bali is one of the most beautiful places on the island of Bali – Tirtagangga. The water complex was built on the sit of sacred spring by the old raja of the region, Raja Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut.
