Bio-Coal Briquettes a Substitute

March 19th, 2008 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Widiarti is no longer bothered by the soaring price of kerosene, nor does she have to queue for the increasingly scarce commodity after turning to organic waste-based briquettes as alternative... [Read this entry]

Children’s Museum: Yogyakarta, Central Java

October 18th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Creative Children: Yogyakarta, Central Java

October 17th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

For lots of children in Pandes village in Yogyakarta, Wednesdays have become the most popular day of the week — because that’s the day they are allowed outside their classrooms... [Read this entry]

Bantul Farmers Say No to Chemical Fertilisers: Central Java

October 11th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

The Bantul administration in Yogyakarta said it was encouraging farmers to use compost rather than chemical fertilizers but many farmers have said they prefer to use chemicals. Chemical fertilizer use... [Read this entry]

Eco-Friendly Radio: Yogyakarta, Central Java

September 26th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

The two-by-three-meter room is cramped with electronic gadgets, computers, chairs and tables — but it is the nerve center of farming life, as well as every other activity in Terong... [Read this entry]

Preparing for Ramadhan: Yogyakarta, Central Java

August 30th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

With Ramadhan fast approaching, Muslims across the country are busily preparing themselves for the event. In Yogyakarta, the purification rites held before the holy month are known as nyadran... [Read this entry]

Transsexuals and Independence Day: Yogyakarta, Central Java

August 14th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

This year’s Independence Day celebrations will see some 265 transsexuals from the Yogyakarta Transvestites Organization (IWAYO) take part in a number of activities, such as sports and stage performances.
“Our... [Read this entry]

Traditional Toys Revival: Yogyakarta, Central Java

August 14th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

The usually quiet compound of the former campus of the Indonesian Fine Arts Academy (ASRI) on Jl. Gampingan Yogyakarta appeared merry as children amused themselves happily during a festival recently... [Read this entry]

Indonesians in Focus: M. Wachid

August 12th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

If you are looking for a cheap means of transportation that is both fuel efficient and a work of art, drop by Faiz Motor in Wijirejo, Bantul regency, some... [Read this entry]

Indonesians in Focus: Erna Sulistyaningshih

August 6th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Left paralyzed by the May 27, 2006, Yogyakarta earthquake, Erna Sulistyaningsih several times tried to commit suicide — until one day her parents challenged her to take her own... [Read this entry]