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The Ritual of Thiam: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Wombat | 
No Comments » One of the features of Chinese Week in Yogyakarta is the ritual ‘Thiam’ held before the performances of barongsai and the dragon dance as Sri Wahyuni tells.
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Chinese Week: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Wombat | No Comments » In Yogyakarta, Central Java, Gadjah Mada University in conjunction with the municipal council held a five-day Chinese Cultural Week not long after Chinese New Year. The focus was on Jalan Ketandan, commonly known as the Chinese quarter in the city.
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Image of the Day: Replica, Bhrama Arama Vihara, Banjir, Bali
By Wombat | 2 Comments » Lens View: Guardian Tiger, Gwan Kiong Temple, Benoa Port, Bali
By Wombat | 1 Comment » A Matter of Faith - Bhuddism: Indonesia
By Wombat | 2 Comments » Following up on an article I posted about the Vihara Maitreya in Surabaya, I found this fabulous one about Buhuddism written by the award-winning journalist Duncan Graham. Duncan currently resides in Surabaya and has a fantastic website full of information. Check it out at Indonesia Now.
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Chinese Indonesians: Indonesia
By Wombat | 3 Comments » An interesting article in the Opinion regarding Chinese Indonesians seems to have struck certain chords. Chinese New Year has been and gone, but, there is and always was, and always will be a dislike for them [Chinese Indonesians] in Indonesia. Christine Susanna Tjihin explores the underlying problem.
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Vihara Maitreya: Surabaya, East Java
By Wombat | 2 Comments » The new Vihara Maitreya in Surabaya is one place that would be well worth a visit. Opened in late November last year, it functions not only as a centre for prayer but also for teaching.
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