Do Condoms Fit Indonesian Culture?Kenneth YeungFebruary 3, 2022 by Kenneth YeungFebruary 3, 202201866While 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 TimeIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020July 9, 202101830Indonesian 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?Indonesia ExpatJuly 2, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 2, 201801004For many people, the most beautiful things are found in the places they visit. For others, however, the beauty is...
Traditional and Delicious – Nasi TumpengIndonesia ExpatApril 25, 2018April 25, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatApril 25, 2018April 25, 201806344“Tradition” is a word you hear a lot when you live in Indonesia. Traditional dances, traditional clothing and traditional ceremonies...
Those Possessed By Demons?Kenneth YeungApril 11, 2018July 29, 2018 by Kenneth YeungApril 11, 2018July 29, 201803734The 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 MonthCaranissa DjatmikoJune 21, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoJune 21, 201701087With around 87 percent of local Islamic residents celebrating Ramadan every year, others have no choice but to show respect....