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School Offers Free Education to the Poor: Semarang, Central Java
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For some poor parents, education for their children remains a distant dream and an unaffordable luxury. The presence of a free school is rare, but it is a reality in the Chinatown area of Semarang in Central Java.
The Delights of Lumpia: Indonesia
By Barrie | 1 Comment » Being a country with two seasons, the dry and the rainy, we do not have special food for special seasons. Chinese envoys and traders long ago brought seasonal foods with them when they anchored in their ports of call.
‘People’s Pharmacies’: Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » The government has come closer to providing affordable drugs for the public by establishing the Apotek Rakyat (People’s Pharmacy) program to enable people to procure inexpensive over-the-counter and prescribed drugs. The People’s Pharmacy is based on a ministerial decree enacted in March 2007.
Ancient Theater Kept Alive: Jakarta, West Java
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The lights went out inside the Bharata Wayang Orang Theater in Senen, Central Jakarta. The dim sound of the traditional gamelan orchestra gained in intensity, silencing the chatter of the audience. The dark maroon curtain lifted to reveal performers in colorful traditional costumes. The show had begun.
The Common Carp: Indonesia
By Barrie | 2 Comments » The common carp or Cyprinus carpio Linn, named ikan mas in Bahasa Indonesia — though not as stunning as other fish varieties — is a common fish that many people have in their aquariums.
Nurturing ‘Future Writers’: Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » With the aim of laying the foundations for a generation of internationally-acclaimed young Indonesian writers, a non-profit education foundation has launched a series of reading and writing workshops for high school students and undergraduates in six major Indonesian cities.
Record-Breaking Poetry Reading: Semarang, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » More than 170 people, including 21 lecturers and five employees of the Semarang-based Soegijapranata Catholic University, are taking part in a 75-hour English poetry reading session, aimed at breaking an Indonesian Record Museum (Muri) record.
Textile Industry in Trouble: Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Illegal textile imports and dilapidated equipment have put Central Java’s textile industry at risk of losing out to the competition. Head of the Indonesian Textile Association in Central Java, Joko Santoso, said old machinery has slowed production, and that illegal garments entering the country were now meeting around 55 percent of national demand.
Image of the Day: Kelapa, Semarang, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Coconuts (kelapa) are found throughout the archipelago and are used in almost every facet of Indonesian cooking including sweetstuff (kue). All traditional markets sell this delicious product.
Reviving a City: Semarang, Central Java
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Once upon a time, when Indonesia was still ruled by the Dutch, Semarang, the capital of Central Java, was host to an event of international standards. In 1914 and long before the country gained independence, the city showcased artworks from all over the globe, comprising carvings, silverware, bronze statues, gold jewelry and handicrafts.
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