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Indonesian Week 2024: A Slice of Culture in Beppu

The Nusantara Bulletin

4 days ago2 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...

From Passion to Possibility: Jakarta Doodle Fest’s Role in Artist Empowerment

The Nusantara Bulletin

Nov 32 min read

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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...

Kancatala Ensemble Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with "Serangkai Harum Harmoni" Concert

The Nusantara Bulletin

Jul 302 min read

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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...

Jazz in Paradise: The 2024 STHALA Ubud Village Jazz Festival

The Nusantara Bulletin

Jul 302 min read

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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 42 min read

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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...

Tari Gandrung: From Horror Stereotypes to TikTok Fame

Denisa Mayari

Jun 92 min read

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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...

Camp Broadway Indonesia: Cultivating Indonesian Talent on the Global Stage

The Nusantara Bulletin

May 122 min read

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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...

Carnegie Calling Camp Broadway Indonesia Once Again

The Nusantara Bulletin

Jan 312 min read

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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...

Understanding the Cultural Legacy of Sintang's Dayak Ikat

Fiadhira Rasyah

Jan 63 min read

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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...

Canines and Culture: The Balinese Metatah

Denisa Mayari

Dec 18, 20232 min read

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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...

Modal Percoyo: Grab x Ndarboy Genk's Ojol Anthem

The Nusantara Bulletin

Dec 13, 20232 min read

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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...

Titimangsa Travels Through Time in “Sukabumi 1980”

The Nusantara Bulletin

Dec 11, 20232 min read

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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...

Fashion Maestro Edward Hutabarat Weaves Heritage in Paris

Denisa Mayari

Dec 8, 20232 min read

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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...

SGIFF 2023: Indonesia's Cinematic Triumph on the Global Stage

The Nusantara Bulletin

Dec 5, 20232 min read

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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...

Dangdut Koplo to Koplo Remix: A Musical Evolution

Fiadhira Rasyah

Nov 23, 20234 min read

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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...

Dancing with the Divine: Tarian Suling Dewa

Alvie Putri Gustiningrum

Nov 22, 20233 min read

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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...

The History and Development of Indonesian Films

Fiadhira Rasyah

Oct 18, 20234 min read

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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

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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...

Auditory Memoirs of Indonesia: Listening to Kerontjong

Fiadhira Rasyah

Oct 6, 20234 min read

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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...

Perception of Time and The Artistic Expression of the Ancient Javanese Through Sengkalan Memet

Nabil Alghifari

Sep 23, 20234 min read

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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=...