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The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Indonesian Week 2024: A Slice of Culture in Beppu
Did you know that in a quaint town on the southern coast of Japan, named Beppu, there’s a thriving community of Indonesian students? At...


The Nusantara Bulletin
Nov 3, 20242 min read
From Passion to Possibility: Jakarta Doodle Fest’s Role in Artist Empowerment
Jakarta Doodle Fest (JDF) is a celebration of visual arts ranging from animation and illustration to graphic design, with a unique...


The Nusantara Bulletin
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Kancatala Ensemble Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with "Serangkai Harum Harmoni" Concert
(Images courtesy of Saga Works/Kancatala Ensemble) The Kancatala Ensemble, a choir community with a mission to educate and promote choral...


The Nusantara Bulletin
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Jazz in Paradise: The 2024 STHALA Ubud Village Jazz Festival
This August 2nd and 3rd, the 11th Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) will unfold at the picturesque STHALA Ubud Portfolio Hotel, marking a...


The Nusantara Bulletin
Jul 4, 20242 min read
Broadway Dreams for Papua’s Youth
In an industry where competition is cutthroat and opportunities can be scarce, Camp Broadway Indonesia (CBI) stands out as a beacon of...


Denisa Mayari
Jun 9, 20242 min read
Tari Gandrung: From Horror Stereotypes to TikTok Fame
(Image courtesy of Wonderful Indonesia) Gandrung is a beloved traditional dance from Banyuwangi, East Java, celebrated for its elegance...


The Nusantara Bulletin
May 12, 20242 min read
Camp Broadway Indonesia: Cultivating Indonesian Talent on the Global Stage
(Written by Rumaisha Ghina) The Indonesian youth never cease to proudly bring the name of Indonesia to the limelight, whether it be in...


The Nusantara Bulletin
Jan 31, 20242 min read
Carnegie Calling Camp Broadway Indonesia Once Again
A new chapter is unfolding as young Indonesian talents eagerly prepare to step onto one of the world's most famous stages. Camp Broadway...


Fiadhira Rasyah
Jan 6, 20243 min read
Understanding the Cultural Legacy of Sintang's Dayak Ikat
It is truly fascinating to delve into the world of the forgotten Ikat weaving fabric and its profound significance in the cultural and...

Denisa Mayari
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Canines and Culture: The Balinese Metatah
Amidst the lush landscapes of Bali, where the energy of yoga enthusiasts collides with the aroma of artisanal avo toast and the beats of...


The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Modal Percoyo: Grab x Ndarboy Genk's Ojol Anthem
In the lively realm of dangdut music, where infectious melodies often take center stage, there emerges a poignant narrative that...


The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Titimangsa Travels Through Time in “Sukabumi 1980”
As the curtain fell on 2023, Titimangsa and the Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation collaborated to weave a spellbinding cultural journey...


Denisa Mayari
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Fashion Maestro Edward Hutabarat Weaves Heritage in Paris
In the heart of Paris, at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, an enchanting exhibition is currently whisking visitors away into the rich...


The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 5, 20232 min read
SGIFF 2023: Indonesia's Cinematic Triumph on the Global Stage
At the 34th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Indonesia's storytelling embraces the international spotlight. It's not just...


Fiadhira Rasyah
Nov 23, 20234 min read
Dangdut Koplo to Koplo Remix: A Musical Evolution
Twenty years ago, Dangdut Koplo was merely a simple regional music; today, this subgenre of Dangdut has grown to become one of the most...


Alvie Putri Gustiningrum
Nov 22, 20233 min read
Dancing with the Divine: Tarian Suling Dewa
(Image credits: luhusnulyakin.blogspot.com) Rain-summoning rituals not only serve as a means of survival in an agriculture-dependent...


Fiadhira Rasyah
Oct 18, 20234 min read
The History and Development of Indonesian Films
(Talbot, Indonesia's first ever cinema located in Tanah Abang) The first motion picture was introduced on December 5, 1900, in Batavia....


Arkananta Aliyya Wicaksono
Oct 7, 20234 min read
Beyond the Shadows: The Dalang's Story
From palace grounds to the heart of Indonesian society, wayang kulit, the ancient art of shadow puppetry, has woven itself into the very...


Fiadhira Rasyah
Oct 6, 20234 min read
Auditory Memoirs of Indonesia: Listening to Kerontjong
(Insulinde kroncong group, formed by students from the Dutch East Indies in the Netherlands, circa 1942 [Source: @potretlawas on...


Nabil Alghifari
Sep 23, 20234 min read
Perception of Time and The Artistic Expression of the Ancient Javanese Through Sengkalan Memet
Image credits: Sengkalan in Tugu Pusaka Selogiri by Muhammad Faiz, 2023. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CuWtCh-r7-R/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=...
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