Articles tagged ‘Indonesia’
The Dayak People: Kalimantan
By Barrie | January 11th, 2007 |
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Another group of ethnic minorities struggling for recognition in the 1980s were the peoples of southern Kalimantan. Traditionally, most of the scattered ethnolinguistic groups inhabiting the interior of the vast island have been labelled collectively by outsiders as Dayak.
Bali Bombers Closer To Death
By Barrie | January 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I don’t very often comment on matters of law in Indonesia but this Bali bombers fiasco has become a run-around circus. Had they been convicted in any other country in South-East Asia, then they would be dead already.
Chinese in Lampung Discriminated: Bandar Lampung, Sumatra
By Barrie | January 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I can recall the day my wife, who is Chinese-Indonesian, finally obtained her Indonesian citizenship. She had been living in the country all her life having been born here. But, because she was of Chinese descent she was discriminated against as were other members of the Chinese population.
Marines to Aid in Evacuation of Bodies: Makassar, Sulawesi
By Barrie | January 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
A 15-man team from the Marine Corps battalion at the Navy`s 6th Base in Makassar left here for Pare Pare in anticipation of the need to evacuate bodies from the missing Adam Air plane following the finding of parts of the ill-fated jetliner in the region on Wednesday.
Bintan Island: Sumatra, Indonesia
By Barrie | January 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Situated 45 kilometres south east of Singapore, Bintan Island is the largest of the 3,200 islands in the Riau Islands group. Bintan is fast becoming a favoured destination for Singapore travellers and Indonesians alike.
Ikat Cloth: Indonesia
By Barrie | January 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
On woven fabric, which is made everywhere from Sumatra through the eastern islands, the most characteristic element is the key-shaped figure combined with other geometric figures.
Does Bali Need Autonomy?: Bali, Indonesia
By Barrie | January 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Several years ago it was banded around that Bali could possibly become an autonomous region within Indonesia. I had a few conversations with fellow academics about this proposal and they just shrugged their shoulders as if to say ‘Who cares’!.
Independence in Indonesia
By Barrie | January 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Although Indonesia was finally independent and (with the exceptions of Dutch-ruled West New Guinea and Portuguese-ruled East Timor) formally unified, the society remained deeply divided by ethnic, regional, class, and religious differences.
10thC Indonesian Ships Superior
By Barrie | January 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Five hundred years before groups of ocean conquistadors from Portugal began their journey to look for new territories, ships from the islands now known as Indonesia were traveling around Asian waters with very advanced technology.
The Sacred Kris: Indonesia
By Barrie | January 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Many of you have seen Kris for sale on the streets of Kuta, or at various ceremonies around Bali. The Kris is an integral part of these ceremonies and festivities and, denotes a man’s standing in society as well as being an important part of his formal attire when attending important functions.
