Author Archives: Alam Sandikala

The Leap of Maturity: Stone-Jumping Ritual of Nias

Nias island is located in North Sumatra and is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. The...

09
Apr
The Aceh War: The Longest Resistance Against Dutch Colonial Rule

The Aceh War was the longest war in Nusantara, resulting in hundreds to thousands casualties...

12
Mar
Crossing the Seas: The Chinese Migration to Nusantara

The arrival of the Chinese to Nusantara was for trade purposes. Long before the arrival...

20
Feb
Damai Tumbang Anoi: The End of Dayak Tribal Wars

Borneo is one of the most diverse islands in Indonesia, both in its biodiversity and...

08
Jan
Mesangih: A Symbolic Path to Maturity in Bali

Mesangih, also known as metatah or mepandes, is a tooth-filing ceremony of the Balinese Hindu...

04
Dec
From Trade to Colonization: The Dutch Transformation in Java

Java is the most populous island in Indonesia. From 282.4 million people in Indonesia, 55.93...

20
Nov
The Rise and Fall of the Mataram Kingdom: A Tale of Two Dynasties

The Mataram Kingdom, also known as the Medang Kingdom, has its unique characteristics as it...

25
Oct
Banjarmasin’s Floating Markets: A Glimpse into Riverfront Traditions

A visit to Banjarmasin is incomplete without experiencing the iconic floating market, a symbol of...

23
Sep
Bisma Dewabrata: The Vow of a Lifetime

The Mahabharata is a famous epic in South and Southeast Asia. This story has been...

11
Sep