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Blok M Blooms: Oh Beauty Festival 2.0 and the Rise of Youth Beauty Culture in Indonesia
This November, Oh Beauty Festival comes back bigger and better. This is the second Oh Beauty Festival this year since March 2025. Due to high demands from Jakarta’s beauty and lifestyle enthusiasts. This time, Oh Beauty Festival comes back with the theme of “In Full Bloom”. According to Rara Emiria, the Co-Founder of Overheard Beauty Universe, carrying the theme In Full Bloom, Oh Beauty Festival 2.0 is not only about the latest beauty trends, but also about passion. This them
The Nusantara Bulletin
Nov 1, 20252 min read


What is Pancasila and How We Watched It Dying
Source: Wikipedia By definition, Pancasila is the national ideology of Indonesia. It was introduced in 1945 by President Soekarno as a...
Sydney Azzahra
Aug 29, 20252 min read


LSPR Students Bringing Back Gotong Royong Essence in Jakarta Through “Jejak Berdaya”
LSPR Students' Jejak Bedaya bringing back the spirit of Gotong Royong in the heart of Jakarta
The Nusantara Bulletin
Jul 20, 20252 min read


Beauty in Unity at Oh Beauty Festival 2025
Oh Beauty Festival 2025
The Nusantara Bulletin
Mar 27, 20252 min read


To Bid Farewell in Tana Toraja
The tradition of honoring those who have passed before us is a vital part of civilization. By commemorating them, we pay respects to our...
Wahyu Handayani
Feb 26, 20253 min read


A Warm Afternoon with Nona Srikaya
In the heart of Jakarta’s fast-paced life, Teh Sore with Nona Srikaya created a space to slow down, connect, and appreciate Indonesia’s...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Feb 24, 20251 min read


Make-Belief: Amulets and Indonesian Mysticism
Whether warding off evil spirits, eradicating diseases, bringing good fortune, luck, or glory, amulets have played an active role in...
Wahyu Handayani
Jan 25, 20253 min read


Indonesian Week 2024: A Slice of Culture in Beppu
Did you know that in a quaint town on the southern coast of Japan, named Beppu, there’s a thriving community of Indonesian students? At...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Trademark Market 2024 Vol. 2: Your Holiday Shopping Destination
As the year draws to a close, the holiday season offers the perfect opportunity to treat yourself or find special gifts for loved ones....
The Nusantara Bulletin
Nov 28, 20242 min read


Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2024: A Gathering of Voices, Stories, and Shared Humanity
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), one of Asia's most beloved literary gatherings, is just around the corner, set to return from...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Celebrating 4 Years of Sonderlab
In recent years, South Jakarta has become a hotspot for Indonesia’s youth culture, often setting the trends that ripple throughout the...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Sep 5, 20243 min read


The Price of Purity: Commercializing Melukat
(Melukat ritual at Pura Mengening, image courtesy of Eka) Melukat, the revered Balinese Hindu ritual of self-cleansing and purification,...
Denisa Mayari
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Soto Ambengan Pak Sadi (ASLI): The Indonesian Dream
(Image by Facebook/Soto Ayam Ambengan Pak Sadi - asli / Gemaresto) Pak Sadi's is the true manifestation of "big city, big dreams" come...
Madeleine Setiono
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Heavy Metal in Indonesia: Challenging Societal Norms
(Image courtesy of Radar Solo) Did you know that Indonesia regularly hosts the largest heavy metal festival in Southeast Asia? This early...
Rumaisha Ghina
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Indonesia's Football Frenzy
(Image courtesy of PSSI) The sport that unites the world. Football for the rest of the world, and soccer for Americans. From sweaty kids...
Rumaisha Ghina
Jun 8, 20242 min read


Is It Greener in Aceh?
Aceh, a province located on the north of Sumatra, Indonesia, holds a unique perspective on two majorly opposite factors. Besides being...
Rumaisha Ghina
May 29, 20243 min read


Renjana Cita Srikandi: Unleashing the Potential of Indonesian Women
Women are the heartbeat of our communities and the backbone of our societies. Despite their crucial roles, many women still face barriers...
The Nusantara Bulletin
May 15, 20242 min read


Indonesian PR Excellence: Image Dynamics Named PR Agency of the Year
In a significant victory for Indonesia’s public relations industry, Image Dynamics, a local PR agency, won the prestigious title of PR...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Baliho Blues: Visuals or Values?
As Indonesia finds itself in the last highs and lows of musim pemilu (voting season), the political landscape is ablaze with the spirited...
Denisa Mayari
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Analyzing Presidential Candidates’ Commitments to Culture
It's undeniable that many of us, as youth, feel uncertain when choosing our future president. Instead of abstaining from voting due to a...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Feb 5, 20246 min read
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