The Traces of Hinduism in Minangkabau Donny SyofyanJun 4, 2023June 4, 20230 Before the arrival of Islam, Minangkabau had been visited by Hindus and Buddhists. Many theories have been put forward by Read more
Looking into the Minangkabau Press Donny SyofyanFeb 5, 20230 The crucial role of the press in shaping the history of Minangkabau is undeniable. Appearing on the historical stage in Read more
Indonesia’s Riches – Too Precious To Export Graham DuncanNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220 To the Europeans and before them the Arabs and Indians, the lure of the archipelago was resources and trade. That’s Read more
Top Historical and Art Museums in Jakarta Mirella PandjaitanNov 17, 20220 With all the novelty towering over this massive lively capital, Jakarta is as educational as it is entertaining. Countless museums Read more
Discovering Wonders of Jakarta through the Indonesian Heritage Society Simran IshwarNov 4, 20220 Jakarta, previously also known as Batavia, is rich in history, culture, and heritage influences. A melting pot of various communities Read more
Art, History, and Entertainment: Changing Horizons David NesbitNov 4, 2022November 4, 20220 The past two-and-a-half years have thrown challenges that we never could have thought we would have to encounter. Most important, Read more
Allow Guardians at The Hermitage Jakarta Cater to You Mirella PandjaitanAug 23, 2022August 23, 20220 Jakarta has surprising treats to tend your famished soul. Well, at least it does for me. I found myself back Read more
Indonesia Governors Bringing 1 Litre Water and One Jug of Land To Nusantara. Indonesia ExpatMar 12, 20220 Governors from all 34 provinces in Indonesia will gather at the national capital city at Sepaku, East Kalimantan and take Read more
Splashing Out on Culture Indonesia ExpatSep 15, 2021November 10, 20210 Can history be used to coin cash in a country where citizens would rather tramp malls than museums and reckon Read more
How did Indonesia’s Economy Come Around? Indonesia ExpatOct 7, 2020November 10, 20210 Studying the Indonesian economy from a historical perspective is essential. A deep understanding of history is needed to support sustainable Read more
Kota Tua – A Stroll through Jakarta’s Historical Property Indonesia ExpatSep 17, 2019November 10, 20210 Jakarta is not just high-rise buildings and malls. The capital city is home to a multitude of grand buildings with Read more
Surabaya: A Journey Through Time Indonesia ExpatMar 15, 20180 Have you ever wondered why Surabaya is nicknamed the City of Heroes? Well, here are two historical places in the Read more
Success in the Sky: The KLM Story (Part One) Indonesia ExpatMar 14, 20180 The letters most commonly associated with the history of Dutch aviation are “K.L.M.,” which stand for Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (“Royal Read more
The Role of Contemporary Art Museums in Indonesian Society Caranissa DjatmikoNov 20, 20170 With the recent opening of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Jakarta, its Director Aaron Seeto reflects on Read more
The Dutch Pioneering Voyage to the East Indies Indonesia ExpatNov 8, 2017March 8, 20230 The last decade of the sixteenth century heralded the emergence of the Dutch as the colonial power that was to Read more
What the Temples of Indonesia Tell Us Indonesia ExpatOct 9, 2017November 10, 20210 We live in a vast archipelago nation alongside 129 active volcanoes. Traditional wooden houses in this region have withstood the Read more
Rockefeller and the Demise of Ibu Pertiwi Indonesia ExpatSep 12, 2017November 10, 20210 It was towards the end of my tour at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta when, in 1969, West Papua became Read more
Indonesia Through the Eyes of Rio Helmi Grace SusetyoMay 24, 2017May 26, 20170 Best known for his large format photo books Memories of the Sacred (2011) and River of Gems (1991, with Lorne Read more
Indonesia’s old manuscripts are waiting to be deciphered Indonesia ExpatMay 10, 2017November 11, 20210 Mehamat Boru Karo Sekalu, a lady working in North Sumatra Museum reads an ancient book written in Batak letters, eloquently. Read more
Borobudur Reliefs Tell Wise Tales Indonesia ExpatApr 26, 2017November 11, 20210 Borobudur Temple was built in the eighth century and has more than 2,670 reliefs. Each set of reliefs tells a Read more
Trouble in Paradise: Komodo Island, Tourism and Conservation Grace SusetyoMar 29, 2017April 4, 20170 With Komodo Island gaining popularity in recent years as a favourite expat destination, it’s easy to only come for the Read more