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The Seafaring Legacy of the Biak People

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

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...

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....

The Leap of Maturity: Stone-Jumping Ritual of Nias

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

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...

Crossing the Seas: The Chinese Migration to Nusantara

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

Damai Tumbang Anoi: The End of Dayak Tribal Wars

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

Mesangih: A Symbolic Path to Maturity in Bali

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

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...