Bisma Dewabrata: The Vow of a Lifetime

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

Waruga: Minahasa Burial Practice

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

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...

Brief History of Java Gold

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

Discovering the Architecture and Cultural Significance of Kampung Bena

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

Designated Villages for Abdi Dalem in Yogyakarta

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

Borneo’s Beads of Power, Wealth, and Magic

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

Uncovering Borobudur: The World’s Largest Buddhist Temple

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

La Dana and His Buffalo

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