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

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

Bali Aga: A Living Tradition Beyond Majapahit Shadow

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

Tracing the Roots of the Sundanese Indigenous Belief

Sunda Wiwitan, commonly regarded as one of the oldest indigenous belief traditions of the Sundanese...

Tracing Human Migration in Melanesia

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

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...

La Galigo: World’s Longest Literary Work

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

Mapping the Soul of Yogyakarta: A Journey Along the City’s Philosophical Line

Yogyakarta City, famously known as the epitome of cultural heritage and art, is frequently associated...

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,...

Bajau: Between the Sea and the Land

The Bajau tribe is a nomadic indigenous community that has the habit of moving from...