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Syiva Zahra

Dari Mata Elang Jawa Turun Ke Hati : Joongla’s Culinary Odyssey Through the Island of Java

Image by Joongla It is impossible to fully capture the essence of Bandung's gastronomic scene in a single conversation. The city boasts a...

Fiadhira Rasyah

Tempoyak: Exploring Kalimantan's Gastronomic Gems through Durian Fermentation and Preservation

For centuries, food preservation techniques have been utilized due to limited technology for storing livestock and food. Traditionally,...

Syiva Zahra

Ketupat: Carrying Culture and Values in a Rice Cake

Every year on Eid, Indonesians joyfully celebrate by preparing and savoring a traditional dish called ketupat. This festive occasion is...

Fiadhira Rasyah

Looking Beyond the Horror: The Architectural History of Lawang Sewu

Lawang Sewu, 1916 (Image source: Colonial Architecture and Town Planning, Colonialarchitecture.eu) As an heirdom from the Dutch colonial...

Syiva Zahra

The Blueprint to Tjong A Fie's Success

Indonesia has a lot of remaining houses of heritage, one of them being the Tjong A Fie mansion. This mansion was originally owned by...

Syiva Zahra

The Distinctive Brewing Technique of Kopi Tubruk

(Image credits: simplygroup.co.id) Being one of the largest coffee bean producers in the world, Indonesia has at least more than 10 kinds...

Syiva Zahra

Amanjiwo: Borobudur's Hidden Retreat

(Image credits: trailsofindochina.com) Indonesia’s largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur is known worldwide for its majestic looks and...

Denisa Mayari

Rendang: The Minangkabau Society on a Plate

(Image credits: big.com.my) Rendang is hailed as one of Indonesia’s most recognisable and delectable cuisines. Originating from the...

The Nusantara Bulletin

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...

Alyssa Rosvita

Sayur Asem: A Dish that Defines Us

Picture credits: cookmeindonesian.com During the Dutch colonial era, Indonesian commoners had few options for satisfying their hunger....