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