The Legend of Keong Mas

There was once a big and splendid kingdom named Daha, which is now known as...

17
Sep
The Importance of Buffaloes in Indonesia’s Culture and Society

The buffalo is considered one of the most valuable domestic animals for agrarian societies in...

13
Aug
The Copper Crocodile, Urban Legend of Ambon

Ambon Island is one of Indonesia’s most beautiful islands. Crystal-clear water teems with a vibrant...

08
Jul
Melodic Charms of Hasapi: Exploring the Batak Musical Instrument

Music is one of the cultural arts that is growing rapidly in Indonesia. The art...

23
Jun
Nabau Dragon: The Guardian of the Bornean Forest

Anciently, a dragon was brought down from heaven to protect the Dayak Benuaq tribe’s land,...

02
Jun
Mentawai’s Tribal Tattoo Tradition

One of the oldest artworks that is still popular in the present day and has...

17
May
The Legend of Timun Mas

Once upon a time in Central Java, at the edge of the jungle, there lived...

27
Apr
The Myth of the Twin in Nias – Silogu and Siraso

Indonesia has many variations to portray the goddess of fertility. As an archipelago, every ethnic...

31
Mar
The Hanacaraka Script: The History of Javanese Letter in The River of Time

According to the legend, the Javanese letter or called Hanacaraka was born from the story...

19
Mar