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...

Jakarta Doodle Fest (JDF) is a celebration of visual arts ranging from animation and illustration to graphic design, with a unique...

(Images courtesy of Saga Works/Kancatala Ensemble) The Kancatala Ensemble, a choir community with a mission to educate and promote choral...

This August 2nd and 3rd, the 11th Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) will unfold at the picturesque STHALA Ubud Portfolio Hotel, marking a...

In an industry where competition is cutthroat and opportunities can be scarce, Camp Broadway Indonesia (CBI) stands out as a beacon of...

(Image courtesy of Wonderful Indonesia) Gandrung is a beloved traditional dance from Banyuwangi, East Java, celebrated for its elegance...

(Written by Rumaisha Ghina) The Indonesian youth never cease to proudly bring the name of Indonesia to the limelight, whether it be in...

A new chapter is unfolding as young Indonesian talents eagerly prepare to step onto one of the world's most famous stages. Camp Broadway...

It is truly fascinating to delve into the world of the forgotten Ikat weaving fabric and its profound significance in the cultural and...

Amidst the lush landscapes of Bali, where the energy of yoga enthusiasts collides with the aroma of artisanal avo toast and the beats of...

In the lively realm of dangdut music, where infectious melodies often take center stage, there emerges a poignant narrative that...

As the curtain fell on 2023, Titimangsa and the Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation collaborated to weave a spellbinding cultural journey...

In the heart of Paris, at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, an enchanting exhibition is currently whisking visitors away into the rich...

At the 34th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Indonesia's storytelling embraces the international spotlight. It's not just...

Twenty years ago, Dangdut Koplo was merely a simple regional music; today, this subgenre of Dangdut has grown to become one of the most...

(Image credits: luhusnulyakin.blogspot.com) Rain-summoning rituals not only serve as a means of survival in an agriculture-dependent...

(Talbot, Indonesia's first ever cinema located in Tanah Abang) The first motion picture was introduced on December 5, 1900, in Batavia....

From palace grounds to the heart of Indonesian society, wayang kulit, the ancient art of shadow puppetry, has woven itself into the very...

(Insulinde kroncong group, formed by students from the Dutch East Indies in the Netherlands, circa 1942 [Source: @potretlawas on...

Image credits: Sengkalan in Tugu Pusaka Selogiri by Muhammad Faiz, 2023. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CuWtCh-r7-R/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=...

(All images are courtesy of @ilalangportraiture). On the island of Java and in the surrounding regions, the religious and spiritual...

(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)...

Fig.1 Abdullah Suriosubroto, Pemandangan di sekitar Gunung Merapi. 1900-1930, Koleksi Lukisan Istana Presiden Soekarno. Fig. 2 Source:...

Bali is home to hundreds of captivating traditional dances and musicals. The Balinese dance and music performance known as Kecak first...

Indonesia's cultural and artistic wealth reveals itself like a hidden treasure, unfurling a captivating tapestry of bas-relief sculptures...

In the vibrant and diverse mosaic of Indonesian culture, a time-honored tradition known as salim weaves a captivating tale of respect and...

It is no secret that Indonesia boasts spectacular traditional music, particularly the mesmerizing and enchanting sounds of gamelan, a...

Arguably one of the most famous literary works in our nation’s history, Pramoedya Ananta Toer's This Earth of Mankind (Bumi Manusia) is...

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...

A day before the sacred day of silence, Nyepi, hand-made giant statues resembling scary beings fill up the streets of Bali. Accompanied...

Indonesia is a diverse country made up of thousands of ethnic groups, each with their own unique culture, customs, and traditions. With...

With most of its authentic history and origins lost to time, surat Batak is slowly becoming a forgotten script. Despite it being used to...

(Photo by Cornelius Louis André Roosevelt, 1928) Bali is known not only for its beautiful nature and tranquil atmosphere, but also for...

(Pandji, S. Bedhoyo Ketawang. 2006, Oil on Canvas) Bedhaya Ketawang is a dance form that has deep cultural and historical roots in Java,...

(Image credits: Zuhri Noviandi via Kumparan) Indonesians associate Saman dance with powerful body movements and melodious singing. The...

A pioneer of modern art in Indonesia, Raden Saleh Sjarif Boestaman is rightly considered one of the country's most prominent artists.