Author Archives: Alam Sandikala

Ondel-ondel: A Reflection of Betawi’s Cultural Acculturation

Betawi is the native ethnic group of Jakarta and is often considered a melting pot...

29
Mar
Bali Aga: A Living Tradition Beyond Majapahit Shadow

Bali can’t be separated from its cultural and religious identity. Bali becomes unique due to...

11
Mar
Tracing Human Migration in Melanesia

Melanesia is a region of remarkable diversity. The territory of Melanesia includes Papua New Guinea,...

28
Jan
Sade Village: Preserving the Living Heritage of the Sasak People

Lombok is one of the two major islands which is part of West Nusa Tenggara...

10
Dec
La Galigo: World’s Longest Literary Work

La Galigo is the longest literary work in the world, one and a half times...

19
Nov
Mongol Invasion in Java: A Turning Point of Java History

What if the Mongols had never invaded Java? Perhaps Majapahit would never have been founded,...

24
Sep
The Seafaring Legacy of the Biak People

As an archipelagic country, the sea serves as a connector between regions in Indonesia. The...

26
Jul
From Barter to Rupiah: The Evolution of Coinage in Indonesia

Before the use of currency, transactions were conducted through barter. In a barter system, there...

18
Jun
The Battle of Bubat: A Turning Point in Javanese-Sundanese Relations

There is a long-standing myth that Sundanese women are not allowed to marry Javanese men....

21
May