(Sutawijaya, Putu. Candi Brahu. 2012., acrylic on canvas.) The Majapahit Empire was one of Southeast Asia's greatest and most powerful...

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

Picture credits: cookmeindonesian.com During the Dutch colonial era, Indonesian commoners had few options for satisfying their hunger. Most had difficulties procuring ingredients to create simple dishes. However, one plant did grow under difficult conditions: tamarinds and chili peppers. There are hundreds of versions of Sayur Asem, coming from cities around Indonesia. Each city has its own unique way of cooking and eating Sayur Asem. For example, North Sumatra’s Sayur Asem