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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...
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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=...
Denisa Mayari
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Sembogo: Bridal Beauty Enhanced with Smoke
(All images are courtesy of @ilalangportraiture). On the island of Java and in the surrounding regions, the religious and spiritual...
Nabil Alghifari
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Ondel-Ondel, Betawi’s Sacred Great Puppet
(Image by Pleyte, C.M. - http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:790559, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=104990875)...
Denisa Mayari
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Salim: Honoring the Hands that Guided Us
In the vibrant and diverse mosaic of Indonesian culture, a time-honored tradition known as salim weaves a captivating tale of respect and...
Syiva Zahra
May 17, 20234 min read
Spellbinding Soundscape of the Gamelan
It is no secret that Indonesia boasts spectacular traditional music, particularly the mesmerizing and enchanting sounds of gamelan, a...
Denisa Mayari
Apr 14, 20233 min read
Unearthing the Complexities of Life, Love, and Colonialism in 19th Century Java
Arguably one of the most famous literary works in our nation’s history, Pramoedya Ananta Toer's This Earth of Mankind (Bumi Manusia) is...
Denisa Mayari
Apr 9, 20233 min read
Fahombo Batu: Nias Boys' Proud Show of Strength and Courage
The island of Nias, off the western coast of Sumatra, is a haven where time seems to have stood still and the Nias people have fiercely...
Syiva Zahra
Mar 7, 20233 min read
The Illustrious and Intricate Art of Legong
(Photo by Cornelius Louis André Roosevelt, 1928) Bali is known not only for its beautiful nature and tranquil atmosphere, but also for...
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