The Weight of Elegance: Redefining Beauty Through the Matrilineal Lens of the Minangkabau
The Minangkabau concept of beauty reminds us of what the mainstream global beauty industry so often forgets: that true radiance...
West Sumatra
Savouring History in a Cup of Kopi Daun Kawa
In the lush, emerald highlands of Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, the air is often thick with the scent of rain...
Transaction Value of Malaysian Tourists Using QRIS in West Sumatra Reaches Rp14.1 Billion
Digital payments through Indonesian Standard Quick Response Code (QRIS) are making travel in West Sumatra easier for Malaysian tourists, boosting...
Muaro Port and Padang Old Town: A Colonial Legacy Reimagined for the 21st Century
The upcoming revitalisation of Muaro Port and Padang Old Town may reaffirm their significance as West Sumatra’s pivotal cultural symbols....
Randai: Unveiling the Sporting Elements in a Traditional Minangkabau Art Form
Throughout a Randai performance, participants engage in highly dynamic movements that frequently demand considerable physical exertion, testifying to its athletic...
Above the Clouds: Breathtaking Views at Taman Wisata Panorama Baru
Taman Wisata Panorama Baru Bukittinggi, a tranquil haven of natural splendour, offers a captivating escape from the everyday, a mere...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis is Photographed Vacationing in Mentawai, West Sumatra
A photograph of the rock band’s frontman smoking alongside Mentawai locals has gone viral on Instagram. On Tuesday, the 16th...
Enjoying the Passage of the Time at Sijunjung Customary Village
Thanks to its authentic customs and retained cultural values, the Sijunjung customary village of West Sumatra is on the list...
Makan Bajamba, Minangnese Dining Tradition
Almost all regions have a communal dining tradition in Indonesia, including West Sumatra. For Minangnese people living in West Sumatra,...
Grand Mosque of West Sumatra: The World’s Best Mosque Design in 2021
A non-profit organisation highlighting design and architectural work, the Abdullatif Al-Fozan Award, recently released a list of the best mosque...
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes West Sumatra to Neighbouring Countries
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 rocked West Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra, on Friday 25th February 2022 at 8:39am...
Land Cracks Caused by Heavy Rains in West Sumatra
Prominent land cracks were seen in Barangin regency, Sawahlunto, West Sumatra, on Friday following weeks of downpour. The National Disaster...
One Dead After 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits West Sumatra
A 63-year-old man died on Saturday (July 21) after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Solok regency in Indonesia’s West...
West Sumatra Eyes Potential of Owl Agritourism
With thousands of majestic owls living in the area, a local environmental centre plans to develop a new agritourism concept...
Police Confiscate “Pornographic” Textbooks in West Sumatra
Police raided a number of Sumatra schools early this month and confiscated ?pornographic textbooks? that supposedly contained vulgar content....
Sumatra Paradiso: Meet Dominique Murail
Dominique is Managing Director of Cubadak Paradiso Resort on Cubadak Island in West Sumatra. Established in 1992, the resort was...
Roehana Koeddoes: A Heroine of Education and Journalism
In Indonesia, Mother’s Day is celebrated on 22 December. Although it is neither a major celebration nor part of the...
Tabuik: the Waterfront Cultural Festival of Pariaman
Pariaman is a small town on the western coast of West Sumatra of only 73.36 square kilometres. Since the beginning...
Global Village: An English School without Walls
Bukik Batabuah, Agam regency in West Sumatra. is blessed with beautiful rice terraces and cool air. The road along the...
The Road Less Travelled: Sumatra’ Padang
Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago and is a place of rich and diverse culture and natural beauty, much of...