Cerita Rakyat

Syiva Zahra

Melasti: Purifying the Self through Sacred Rites

Image by National Geographic Bali, a land steeped in profound religious and cultural traditions, has preserved a multitude of ancient...

Denisa Mayari

Buya Hamka's Exploration of Religion and Romance

Prof. Dr. H. Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah, more famously known as Buya Hamka, was an influential Islamic scholar, author, and nationalist...

Alyssa Rosvita

Bali Under Threat: A Desperate Plea for Responsible Tourism

(Image credits: Getty Images) Indonesia is well-known for its amazing hospitality, from the locals you meet on the street to workers in...

Denisa Mayari

Tan Malaka: The Nation’s Unsung Hero

An influential figure in the fight for Indonesian independence, Tan Malaka (1897–1959) was a Marxist, philosopher, and patriot of...

Denisa Mayari

Indonesia's "Gifted" Independence

During World War II, Japan occupied Indonesia and exploited the Indonesian people and resources to further their war efforts—a part of...

Alyssa Rosvita

The Tragic Love Story of Pierre Tendean and Rukmini

Love works in mysterious ways. Love often leads us to learn hard lessons, all through meeting one person. In our life, there will be that...

Denisa Mayari

Stop Calling It "Bali Belly"

(Image credits: galuhtati) The island of Bali, arguably the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia, is known for a number of...

Denisa Mayari

What It Means to be "Indonesian": Meet The Nusantara Bulletin

Note: Given that the word "nasionalisme" in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI) means "paham untuk mencintai bangsa dan negara sendiri,"...

Denisa Mayari

Imaging Indonesia: Javanized by Design

Many facets of Indonesian society have been almost completely engulfed by a wave of Javanization that never seems to subside.

Alyssa Rosvita

Reconnecting with Our Indonesian Roots

As time progresses and globalization takes up more space in society, how connected do you feel to your cultural roots?