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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...
Syiva Zahra
May 24, 20232 min read


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...
Denisa Mayari
Apr 29, 20233 min read


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...
Alyssa Rosvita
Apr 13, 20232 min read


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
Mar 28, 20234 min read


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...
Denisa Mayari
Mar 21, 20233 min read


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...
Alyssa Rosvita
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Trowulan: Remnants of the Great Majapahit Empire
(Sutawijaya, Putu. Candi Brahu. 2012., acrylic on canvas.) The Majapahit Empire was one of Southeast Asia's greatest and most powerful...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Jan 26, 20234 min read


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?
Alyssa Rosvita
Jan 3, 20233 min read
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