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Kancatala Ensemble Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with "Serangkai Harum Harmoni" Concert
(Images courtesy of Saga Works/Kancatala Ensemble) The Kancatala Ensemble, a choir community with a mission to educate and promote choral...
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The Nusantara Bulletin
Jul 302 min
Jazz in Paradise: The 2024 STHALA Ubud Village Jazz Festival
This August 2nd and 3rd, the 11th Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) will unfold at the picturesque STHALA Ubud Portfolio Hotel, marking a...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Jul 42 min
Broadway Dreams for Papua’s Youth
In an industry where competition is cutthroat and opportunities can be scarce, Camp Broadway Indonesia (CBI) stands out as a beacon of...
Denisa Mayari
Jun 92 min
Tari Gandrung: From Horror Stereotypes to TikTok Fame
(Image courtesy of Wonderful Indonesia) Gandrung is a beloved traditional dance from Banyuwangi, East Java, celebrated for its elegance...
The Nusantara Bulletin
May 122 min
Camp Broadway Indonesia: Cultivating Indonesian Talent on the Global Stage
(Written by Rumaisha Ghina) The Indonesian youth never cease to proudly bring the name of Indonesia to the limelight, whether it be in...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Jan 312 min
Carnegie Calling Camp Broadway Indonesia Once Again
A new chapter is unfolding as young Indonesian talents eagerly prepare to step onto one of the world's most famous stages. Camp Broadway...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Jan 63 min
Understanding the Cultural Legacy of Sintang's Dayak Ikat
It is truly fascinating to delve into the world of the forgotten Ikat weaving fabric and its profound significance in the cultural and...
Denisa Mayari
Dec 18, 20232 min
Canines and Culture: The Balinese Metatah
Amidst the lush landscapes of Bali, where the energy of yoga enthusiasts collides with the aroma of artisanal avo toast and the beats of...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 13, 20232 min
Modal Percoyo: Grab x Ndarboy Genk's Ojol Anthem
In the lively realm of dangdut music, where infectious melodies often take center stage, there emerges a poignant narrative that...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 11, 20232 min
Titimangsa Travels Through Time in “Sukabumi 1980”
As the curtain fell on 2023, Titimangsa and the Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation collaborated to weave a spellbinding cultural journey...
Denisa Mayari
Dec 8, 20232 min
Fashion Maestro Edward Hutabarat Weaves Heritage in Paris
In the heart of Paris, at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, an enchanting exhibition is currently whisking visitors away into the rich...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Dec 5, 20232 min
SGIFF 2023: Indonesia's Cinematic Triumph on the Global Stage
At the 34th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Indonesia's storytelling embraces the international spotlight. It's not just...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Nov 23, 20234 min
Dangdut Koplo to Koplo Remix: A Musical Evolution
Twenty years ago, Dangdut Koplo was merely a simple regional music; today, this subgenre of Dangdut has grown to become one of the most...
Alvie Putri Gustiningrum
Nov 22, 20233 min
Dancing with the Divine: Tarian Suling Dewa
(Image credits: luhusnulyakin.blogspot.com) Rain-summoning rituals not only serve as a means of survival in an agriculture-dependent...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Oct 18, 20234 min
The History and Development of Indonesian Films
(Talbot, Indonesia's first ever cinema located in Tanah Abang) The first motion picture was introduced on December 5, 1900, in Batavia....
Arkananta Aliyya Wicaksono
Oct 7, 20234 min
Beyond the Shadows: The Dalang's Story
From palace grounds to the heart of Indonesian society, wayang kulit, the ancient art of shadow puppetry, has woven itself into the very...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Oct 6, 20234 min
Auditory Memoirs of Indonesia: Listening to Kerontjong
(Insulinde kroncong group, formed by students from the Dutch East Indies in the Netherlands, circa 1942 [Source: @potretlawas on...
Nabil Alghifari
Sep 23, 20234 min
Perception of Time and The Artistic Expression of the Ancient Javanese Through Sengkalan Memet
Image credits: Sengkalan in Tugu Pusaka Selogiri by Muhammad Faiz, 2023. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CuWtCh-r7-R/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=...
Denisa Mayari
Sep 14, 20232 min
Sembogo: Bridal Beauty Enhanced with Smoke
(All images are courtesy of @ilalangportraiture). On the island of Java and in the surrounding regions, the religious and spiritual...
Nabil Alghifari
Jul 20, 20233 min
Ondel-Ondel, Betawi’s Sacred Great Puppet
(Image by Pleyte, C.M. - http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:790559, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=104990875)...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Jul 8, 20234 min
Behind Our Childhood Drawings: Mooi Indie
Fig.1 Abdullah Suriosubroto, Pemandangan di sekitar Gunung Merapi. 1900-1930, Koleksi Lukisan Istana Presiden Soekarno. Fig. 2 Source:...
Syiva Zahra
Jul 5, 20234 min
The Enthralling Kecak
Bali is home to hundreds of captivating traditional dances and musicals. The Balinese dance and music performance known as Kecak first...
Denisa Mayari
Jun 28, 20234 min
Indonesia’s Bas-Relief: Carved Chronicles of Culture
Indonesia's cultural and artistic wealth reveals itself like a hidden treasure, unfurling a captivating tapestry of bas-relief sculptures...
Denisa Mayari
Jun 5, 20233 min
Salim: Honoring the Hands that Guided Us
In the vibrant and diverse mosaic of Indonesian culture, a time-honored tradition known as salim weaves a captivating tale of respect and...
Syiva Zahra
May 17, 20234 min
Spellbinding Soundscape of the Gamelan
It is no secret that Indonesia boasts spectacular traditional music, particularly the mesmerizing and enchanting sounds of gamelan, a...
Denisa Mayari
Apr 14, 20233 min
Unearthing the Complexities of Life, Love, and Colonialism in 19th Century Java
Arguably one of the most famous literary works in our nation’s history, Pramoedya Ananta Toer's This Earth of Mankind (Bumi Manusia) is...
Denisa Mayari
Apr 9, 20233 min
Fahombo Batu: Nias Boys' Proud Show of Strength and Courage
The island of Nias, off the western coast of Sumatra, is a haven where time seems to have stood still and the Nias people have fiercely...
Alyssa Rosvita
Mar 30, 20232 min
Empowering Young Artists of Bali Through Ogoh-Ogoh
A day before the sacred day of silence, Nyepi, hand-made giant statues resembling scary beings fill up the streets of Bali. Accompanied...
Alyssa Rosvita
Mar 25, 20232 min
The Decline of Women’s Traditional Fashion
Indonesia is a diverse country made up of thousands of ethnic groups, each with their own unique culture, customs, and traditions. With...
Alyssa Rosvita
Mar 10, 20232 min
Surat Batak, a Fading Script
With most of its authentic history and origins lost to time, surat Batak is slowly becoming a forgotten script. Despite it being used to...
Syiva Zahra
Mar 7, 20233 min
The Illustrious and Intricate Art of Legong
(Photo by Cornelius Louis André Roosevelt, 1928) Bali is known not only for its beautiful nature and tranquil atmosphere, but also for...
Denisa Mayari
Feb 27, 20233 min
Dance of the Divinity: The Bedhaya Ketawang
(Pandji, S. Bedhoyo Ketawang. 2006, Oil on Canvas) Bedhaya Ketawang is a dance form that has deep cultural and historical roots in Java,...
Syiva Zahra
Jan 29, 20233 min
Saman: Perfect Harmonization of a Hundred Hands
(Image credits: Zuhri Noviandi via Kumparan) Indonesians associate Saman dance with powerful body movements and melodious singing. The...
Alyssa Rosvita
Jan 15, 20234 min
Raden Saleh's Retelling of The Truth: The Arrest of Pangeran Diponegoro
A pioneer of modern art in Indonesia, Raden Saleh Sjarif Boestaman is rightly considered one of the country's most prominent artists.
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