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Buddhists Perform Waisak Ceremonies: Central Java
By Barrie | 
No Comments » Buddhist monks performed a series of ceremonies last Wednesday in preparation for Buddha’s Day of Enlightenment, or Waisak, which falls on Friday.
Handicraft Industry Makes a Comeback: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Amid all the destruction and loss of life caused by last year’s Java earthquake, one often overlooked casualty was Yogyakarta’s handicraft industry. But a year after the May 27 quake, which devastated Yogyakarta and parts of Central Java, the industry is beginning to bounce back.
Indonesians in Focus: Wirda Hanim
By Barrie | No Comments » One day in 1993, Wirda Hanim, a long-time resident of the West Sumatra provincial capital Padang, attended a traditional celebration at her village, Sumani, in Tanah Datar regency. During the festivity, she observed some women and men wearing clay batik shawls, known locally as batik tanah liek. The shawls were already very old and worn, with patches everywhere. Local people, however, still wore the shawls with pride as a piece of traditional Minangkabau clothing.
Indonesians in Focus: Dyan Anggraini
By Barrie | No Comments » Masks are a typical object across cultures and traditions in the world. One need think only of the Balinese Barong and Javanese wayang wong performances, or the Venetian carnevale, the Greek theater, the Egyptian death masks and the German Fasching preceding Lent to recognize the universal existence of masks.
Image of the Day: Tukang Becak, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Becaks are by far the best way to get around town. They are cheap and in general the drivers friendly. But when the heat of the midday sun gets a little bit harsh, then it’s time for a siesta!.
Sultan for the People or Presidency?: Ngawi, East Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Many have praised the recent decision made by Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengkubuwono X not to contest the gubernatorial election next year, labeling it a wise move. Had he not declined his gubernatorial nomination, he almost certainly would have taken office for at least one more term. Indeed many in Yogyakarta expected him to be in power for life. His decision contributes greatly to the development of democracy and civil society in the country.
Royal Gamelan: Yogyakarta,Central Java
By Barrie | 2 Comments » Visiting the Kraton in Yogyakarta is a walk back in history. One of the beautiful items you will see is the royal gamelan.
Batik in Semarang: Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » It is often said that you can tell where a person in Java originates from by the batik they wear. That is, the pola, or pattern on the cloth. Each major city in Java has its own design.
Image of the Day: Pendopo,Kraton, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » The Kraton in Yogyakarta is a must-see place when you visit the beautiful city. The cultural heart of Yogyakarta, the Kraton has many amazing pieces of architecture and one being the Pendopo.
Historical Treasure Troves Looted: West and Central Java
By Barrie | 1 Comment » It appears that too many Indonesian farmers and the ilk have been watching Lara Cross and Tomb Raider recently. There have been two important archaeological finds in Central and West Java – both were looted.
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