Author Archives: Alam Sandikala

Waruga: Minahasa Burial Practice

Waruga is an above-ground stone structure used as a burial medium for the deceased. Waruga...

21
Aug
Panjat Pinang Competition: A Centuries-Old Tradition in Indonesia’s Independence Celebrations

The panjat pinang competition is a prominent feature of Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations. This traditional...

18
Aug
Brief History of Java Gold

Gold has been known to Indonesian society since prehistoric times. The earliest evidence of gold...

28
Jul
Discovering the Architecture and Cultural Significance of Kampung Bena

At the foot of Mount Inierie lies the megalithic village of Kampung Bena, home to...

17
Jul
Designated Villages for Abdi Dalem in Yogyakarta

The Royal Palace of Yogyakarta is surrounded by villages that were formed based on the...

26
Jun
Borneo’s Beads of Power, Wealth, and Magic

Borneo is renowned for its bead crafts, although most of the beads themselves are not...

14
Jun
Uncovering Borobudur: The World’s Largest Buddhist Temple

Borobudur Temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, within a mountainous region encircled by volcanoes....

26
May
La Dana and His Buffalo

La Dana and His Buffalo is a folktale from Toraja, South Sulawesi. La Dana was...

15
May
Bedhaya Ketawang: Unveiling the Symbolism and Sacred Tradition of Javanese Court Dance

Bedhaya Ketawang, a classical dance originating from Surakarta, Central Java, symbolizes the king’s supremacy. Bedhaya...

24
Apr