From ‘Bule’ to ‘Local’: How Expat Kids Absorb (and Sometimes, Resist) Indonesian Culture
Could expat kids completely immerse themselves in Indonesian culture? Hereʼs one insightful observation. “Tak mau. Terlalu mahal. Tolong lebih murah.”...
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Foreign Nationals Honoured for Promoting Indonesian Culture at 2024 Indonesian Cultural Awards
The Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology presented awards to three foreign individuals at the 2024 Indonesian Cultural...
Do Condoms Fit Indonesian Culture?
While many countries in the Asia-Pacific have achieved progress in combatting AIDS, Indonesia’s number of cases is growing – thanks...
Discovering and Uplifting the Local Art Scene One Step at a Time
Indonesian culture is, without a doubt, mesmerising. Tourists will find themselves immersed in centuries-old or contemporary artefacts, sculptures, paintings, and...
What is the most beautiful thing you’ve experienced in Indonesia?
For many people, the most beautiful things are found in the places they visit. For others, however, the beauty is...
Traditional and Delicious – Nasi Tumpeng
“Tradition” is a word you hear a lot when you live in Indonesia. Traditional dances, traditional clothing and traditional ceremonies...
Those Possessed By Demons?
The weighty Indonesian dictionary compiled by the Education Ministry defines kesurupan as “possession by Satan or spirits, resulting in strange...
The Other Side of Ramadan: What Non-Muslims Make of the Islamic Holy Month
With around 87 percent of local Islamic residents celebrating Ramadan every year, others have no choice but to show respect....