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The Nusantara Bulletin
Aug 152 min read
Renjana Cita Srikandi Women's Empowerment Festival Set to Kick Off in Pekanbaru
The Renjana Cita Srikandi Women’s Empowerment Festival, which garnered significant attention in Jakarta, is set to embark on a national...
Denisa Mayari
Aug 82 min read
The Price of Purity: Commercializing Melukat
(Melukat ritual at Pura Mengening, image courtesy of Eka) Melukat, the revered Balinese Hindu ritual of self-cleansing and purification,...
Denisa Mayari
Jan 12 min read
Mustika Rasa: Navigating Nusantara's Flavors
In the heart of Indonesia's rich cultural landscape lies a culinary treasure trove waiting to be discovered. "Mustika Rasa," a culinary...
Alvie Putri Gustiningrum
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Chairil Anwar: The Bright Mind Behind Contemporary Literature
Indonesia is home to a multitude of languages and diverse artistic expressions through words, such as the art of poetry. Often considered...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Tugu Kunstkring Paleis Comes Alive with Christmas Market
As the festive season of Christmas drew near in 2023, Jakarta geared up for celebrations that rivaled those in major cities around the...
Arkananta Aliyya Wicaksono
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Maria Walanda Maramis: Changemaker and Beacon of Hope
Maria Walanda Maramis' legacy lives on as a symbol of female empowerment and a pioneer of women's rights in Indonesia. Her unwavering...
Alvie Putri Gustiningrum
Oct 13, 20234 min read
Roehana Koeddoes: The Story of Feminism, Journalism, and Nationalism
The emergence of feminism in Indonesia is a long, intriguing journey that has introduced us to numerous familiar names. Think Raden Ajeng...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Sep 9, 20232 min read
BazArt Vol. 2: A Celebration of Culture, Art, and Community
In the wake of its triumphant debut in 2022, BazArt Vol. 2, powered by Pasar Keliling, recently graced the vibrant JNM Bloc from August...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Gaming the Narrative: Colonial Games as Expressions of Indonesian Independence
Indonesia's historical narrative is marked by a turbulent and complex interplay of colonization and enslavement, culminating in a...
Denisa Mayari
Jul 18, 20233 min read
Senopati: The Story Behind the Street Name
As the sun sets over the bustling streets of Jakarta, a vibrant energy takes hold of a particular district. In the heart of the city,...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Jun 12, 20233 min read
Mangkok Merah War Ritual: The Equivocal Past of the Dayaknese
The Dayaknese are an indigenous ethnic group that lives on the island of Borneo. The Dayaknese are Borneo's largest indigenous community,...
Syiva Zahra
May 24, 20232 min read
Melasti: Purifying the Self through Sacred Rites
Image by National Geographic Bali, a land steeped in profound religious and cultural traditions, has preserved a multitude of ancient...
Denisa Mayari
Apr 29, 20233 min read
Buya Hamka's Exploration of Religion and Romance
Prof. Dr. H. Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah, more famously known as Buya Hamka, was an influential Islamic scholar, author, and nationalist...
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