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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...
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Denisa Mayari
- Apr 29
- 3 min
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
- Apr 13
- 2 min
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
- Mar 28
- 4 min
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 21
- 3 min
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
- Feb 14
- 2 min
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
- Feb 5
- 3 min
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
- Jan 24
- 3 min
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
- Jan 8
- 3 min
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
- Jan 3
- 3 min
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?
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