Soekarno “We shake the heavens and rock the earth, that we may live not only on ¢2.50 a day.”
SBY “You may read of small radical groups. But mainstream Indo will always be moderate and tolerant.”
You may have heard or read about the ‘rivalry’ between Indonesia and Malaysia in relation to the ‘ownership’ of batik heritage. Last September, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Indonesian batik as one of the world’s important cultural tradition. For the full story, go here.
Admittedly, the batik is found in [...]
The Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of one month fasting, referred by the Muslims as the holy month of Ramadhan. It is normally celebrated over two days through reciting the Takbir one night before the day, which continues through the night until the time for the Eid prayer on the [...]
Mt. Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano located north of Bandung (West Java) in the direction of Lembang. It is Bandung’s most famous tourist destination as it offers a variety of possibilities: from exploring the crater, hiking, to just enjoying the view. Seen from Bandung, the mountain resembles a boat turned upside down, which stimulated [...]
Sangkuriang is a legend from Sunda (West Java), which tells the story of how the Bandung lake, Mt. Tangkuban Parahu, Mt. Gurangrang and Mt. Bukit Tunggul was formed. The original story is very long, but I have shortened it here, focusing on the most important parts.
Once upon a time, a beautiful lady named Dayang Sumbi [...]
One of the famous dishes of Padang is the beef rendang. It’s quite a spicy dish but if you like spicy then this is something you may want to try at home. There are actually several variations of the dish, although the most famous version is the Padang version. Here is a recipe taken from [...]
Jakarta old town or also known as Old Batavia is a small area in Jakarta, Indonesia. In the 16th century the city Jakarta was named Batavia by the Dutch colony. It is named “the Jewel of Asia” or the “Queen of the East” by European sailors.
Back in 1526, the Sultanate of Demak sent Fatahillah to [...]
Today, 22 June 2009, is celebrated as Jakarta’s 482nd anniversary. Although in general, the history of Jakarta is still the subject of scholar’s debate, writings of European scholars in the 16th century mentioned a city named Kalapa, which seems to be the main port for a Hindu kingdom named Sunda. The capital city of Sunda [...]
If you are a foreigner thinking about coming to Indonesia, whether it be for business or pleasure, be prepared for a slight culture shock, especially if you’re coming from a western culture. Here are five things about what to expect. These are presented in no particular order, and are the top five [...]
Indonesian Red Cross and World Ocean Conference delegates promoted the importance of community-based risk reduction to address climate change issues.
Around 700 Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia or PMI) volunteers together with World Ocean Conference delegates crowded a beautiful Mokupa Beach at Manado on 15 May. Hand in hand with local government representatives and community, [...]
