Enjoying the Passage of the Time at Sijunjung Customary VillageDonny SyofyanMay 18, 2023 by Donny SyofyanMay 18, 2023035Thanks to its authentic customs and retained cultural values, the Sijunjung customary village of West Sumatra is on the list...
Living in a Longhouse – West KalimantanStephanie BrookesMay 11, 2023May 29, 2023 by Stephanie BrookesMay 11, 2023May 29, 20230220When I entered Sungai Utik Village, in the heart of West Kalimantan, I felt very excited when I caught my...
What are some traditions in Qatar?Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 20230135Qatar is one of the countries in the UAE with traditional cultures that lay so much emphasis on hospitality and...
The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali Unveils the East Bali ExperienceIndonesia ExpatApril 6, 2023April 6, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatApril 6, 2023April 6, 20230141In collaboration with Samsara Living Museum, experience the rich heritage of East Bali through a one-day art and culinary journey....
Preserving the Mother TongueDonny SyofyanMarch 15, 2023 by Donny SyofyanMarch 15, 20230211When I joined a community service program (KKN) prior to COVID-19 in 2020, in an outlandish area in West Sumatra,...
Internalising the Values of PrayersDonny SyofyanFebruary 20, 2023 by Donny SyofyanFebruary 20, 20230151Muslims throughout the globe on the 27th of Rajab of the Islamic calendar of Hijrah (18th February 2023) will commemorate...
Learning Love from the PhilosophersDonny SyofyanFebruary 16, 2023 by Donny SyofyanFebruary 16, 20230168The 14th of February is celebrated as Valentine’s Day. Despite its pros and cons, it signals a sound message about...
Palang Pintu, Betawi Wedding TraditionRazi Faruqi PashaFebruary 8, 2023 by Razi Faruqi PashaFebruary 8, 20230242Indonesia has a plethora of cultural traditions, especially for weddings. One tradition that is quite popular in Indonesia is palang...
Looking into the Minangkabau PressDonny SyofyanFebruary 5, 2023 by Donny SyofyanFebruary 5, 20230194The crucial role of the press in shaping the history of Minangkabau is undeniable. Appearing on the historical stage in...
The Searcher Who Cared and SharedGraham DuncanJanuary 20, 2023 by Graham DuncanJanuary 20, 20230293Through special visas, Sandiaga Uno wants to open the wallets of foreign “digital nomads“, Gen Zedders with laptops in their...
Chinese New Year and AcculturationDonny SyofyanJanuary 19, 2023 by Donny SyofyanJanuary 19, 20230330Just around the corner, the Chinese will commemorate their Chinese New Year globally. They believe the Chinese New Year symbolises...
Various New Year’s Days in IndonesiaRazi Faruqi PashaJanuary 12, 2023 by Razi Faruqi PashaJanuary 12, 20230650Indonesia is a country whose 270 million people are made up of various ethnicities and cultures, with 1,340 ethnic groups...
Top Unusual Traditions You Can Only Find in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2022December 15, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2022December 15, 20220764Besides its breathtaking nature, like beaches, mountains, and historical sites, Indonesia is also well-known for its richness of cultural traditions....
Makan Bajamba, Minangnese Dining TraditionDonny SyofyanDecember 13, 2022 by Donny SyofyanDecember 13, 20220563Almost all regions have a communal dining tradition in Indonesia, including West Sumatra. For Minangnese people living in West Sumatra,...
The Netherlands Royal Family Role in Slavery Under InvestigationIndonesia ExpatDecember 9, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 9, 20220646Efforts to find facts about the Dutch’s history of slavery which can serve as lessons about state accountability continue to...
Kebaya to Be Nominated as the ASEAN’s Cultural Heritage, Without IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 20220536Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and Thailand have announced they will nominate the kebaya as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage item....
Indonesia’s Riches – Too Precious To ExportGraham DuncanNovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022 by Graham DuncanNovember 18, 2022November 18, 20220511To the Europeans and before them the Arabs and Indians, the lure of the archipelago was resources and trade. That’s...
Top Historical and Art Museums in JakartaMirella PandjaitanNovember 17, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanNovember 17, 20220529With all the novelty towering over this massive lively capital, Jakarta is as educational as it is entertaining. Countless museums...
Bakdi Soemanto Encourages Cultural LiteracyDonny SyofyanNovember 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by Donny SyofyanNovember 7, 2022November 7, 20220390“At that time, very early in the morning on 11th October 2014….. I received a text from a friend of...
Discovering Wonders of Jakarta through the Indonesian Heritage SocietySimran IshwarNovember 4, 2022 by Simran IshwarNovember 4, 20220563Jakarta, previously also known as Batavia, is rich in history, culture, and heritage influences. A melting pot of various communities...
Art, History, and Entertainment: Changing HorizonsDavid NesbitNovember 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by David NesbitNovember 4, 2022November 4, 20220312The past two-and-a-half years have thrown challenges that we never could have thought we would have to encounter. Most important,...