Ogoh-Ogoh: Meaning, History, and Functions Commemorating Nyepi Indonesia ExpatMar 3, 2022March 3, 20220 Nyepi Day is very closely related to the existence of Ogoh-Ogoh, a giant sculpture that is a manifestation of Bhuta Read more
Mixed Marriage in Indonesia: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Kenneth YeungMay 7, 2021July 9, 20210 Mixed Marriage in Indonesia: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly On setting out to write about “mixed race marriage”, Read more
Thinking of Marrying a Foreigner in Indonesia? Indonesia ExpatFeb 3, 2021November 10, 20210 Here’s What You Need to Know Love is in the air as February comes rolling in and people start thinking Read more
Guide to Christmas Worship and Celebration During Pandemic Indonesia ExpatDec 24, 2020July 9, 20210 The Ministry of Religion has issued guidelines for organising worship activities and Christmas celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines Read more
What Rizieq Shihab’s Return Means for Indonesian Politics Indonesia ExpatNov 12, 2020July 9, 20210 Before going to Saudi Arabia for three years in 2017, Rizieq Shihab played an important role in Indonesia’s politics and Read more
Macron Faces Indonesian Criticism for Insulting Islam Indonesia ExpatOct 31, 2020July 9, 20210 French President Emmanuel Macron is under fire from various countries, including Indonesia. The Indonesian government has declared that they consider Read more
Indonesian Politics Must Overcome Religious Intolerance Sania RasyidNov 2, 2017November 2, 20170 Following the heated Jakarta election and ahead of a series of upcoming key elections, Indonesia is witnessing a surge in Read more
Under the Knife: Female Genitalia Mutilation Causes Long-Term Psychological Effects on Indonesian Women Angela JelitaAug 1, 20170 Female genitalia mutilation is a common practice in Indonesia. Although it is largely associated with Islamic teachings, many claim there Read more
Fighting Religious Intolerance with ‘Punk Muslim’ Caranissa DjatmikoApr 26, 20170 A new generation of Indonesian Punk Muslims might give conservatives a slap in the face, but some think they are Read more
Is Indonesia Experiencing A Diversity Crisis? Caranissa DjatmikoJan 17, 2017January 18, 20170 A diversity crisis might be heading to Indonesia as many locals begin to plead for the reestablishment of racial and Read more
Human Rights Commission: Religious Intolerance in Indonesia Is Alarming Nadya Joy AdorJan 14, 20170 Among the notable trends that defined 2016 in Indonesia was the growing sense of religious intolerance as evidenced by the Read more
Indonesian Muslim Wishes You A ‘Merry Christmas’ Through His Name Caranissa DjatmikoDec 28, 20160 In the wake of the debates surrounding religious arrogance in the archipelago, one local Muslim man suggests that all Indonesians Read more
Reason for the Seasons: A Portrait of Indonesian Spirituality Grace SusetyoDec 14, 20160 Travelling throughout Indonesia, religious affiliation is a question I’m frequently asked. My forename gives away my Christian background. Lately, I Read more
The Missionaries: Meet the Mormons Kenneth YeungJul 26, 2016July 27, 20160 Imagine travelling halfway across the world at your own expense for a religious calling. A handful of Indonesians are doing Read more
The TV Set SimonJun 14, 20160 Transgenderism has been hitting the global headlines of late, and Indonesia is a nation with its own cross-dressing traditions. Whilst Read more
Settlers, Saints, Kings and Conversions: The Dawn of Indonesian Islam Mikee SadlerMay 31, 2016June 1, 20160 Author of A Brief History of Indonesia, Tim Hannigan, travels back in time to explore the history of Islam in Read more
God Help Us Kenneth YeungApr 24, 2014October 20, 20174 With religion being compulsory in Indonesia, the country is fertile ground for scammers seeking easy money under the guise of Read more
Made Sudarsana the Topeng Dancer Stephanie BrookesDec 16, 2013August 16, 20171 Made Sudarsana has been dancing since he was seven years old. “We learn dancing as a child,” Made explained. “The Read more
Mur the Offering Lady Stephanie BrookesDec 2, 2013August 16, 20170 Mur is 16 years old and has been dutifully carrying out her task as a tukang banten since she was Read more
Cinema Driving Debate on Interfaith Marriage Nithin CocaFeb 11, 2013August 16, 20170 As Indonesia develops, its people are becoming more transient. Jakarta is a melting pot of people of various religions and Read more
Religion and the Mobile World Mark LediardAug 14, 2012September 6, 20170 The influence of mobile technology on religion has been evident for quite some time. The use of the mobile and Read more