Indonesian culture is founded on basic etiquette principles that inform many traditional rituals. Hierarchical relationships are respected and maintained, with those showing status, power and age preserving superiority in this hierarchy. From digging up loved ones’ corpses to piercing tongues … Continue reading Anthropology: 11 Fascinating Cultural Rituals and Customs in Indonesia
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have developed numerous ways to successfully express emotions, convey messages, pass on knowledge, increase aesthetic appeal, entertain themselves and carry on traditions with the help of their creative abilities. One of the most clever … Continue reading Wayang: Traditional Shadow Puppet Theatre From Ancient Indonesia
Batik is a centuries-old technique of making intricate and meaningful patterns on fabrics using wax and dyes. This form of textile is found in many places around the globe, but it is a symbol of national and cultural identity in … Continue reading Tracing Origins and Decoding Cultural Values of Indonesian Batik Art
With rapidly growing popularity, Bali has become one of the most enticing island destinations for young travelers. Backpackers are drawn in by the exquisite beaches, adventurous culture and cheap food and accommodation. Many think of Bali as just a tropical … Continue reading Bali Travel Guide: Tips for Exploring the Island of the Gods
Each year during the month of June (chosen because it marks the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion that launched LGBTQIA+ Pride Day), the community celebrates #pride in multiple ways. The gay liberation movement and activism should be commemorated even more than ever … Continue reading LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: The Dangers of Being Gay in Certain Countries
The protection of biodiversity and, therefore, of endangered species is an issue to which I attach a great deal of importance. Albert II, Prince of Monaco The words that need to be inculcated by everyone residing on Earth to sustain … Continue reading Most Threatened Biodiversity Hotspots in the World
Indonesia officially the Republic of Indonesia, country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It contains more than 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. Indonesia is the largest … Continue reading ISIL Bomb Attacks in Indonesia
Temples are rooted into Indonesian culture in a way that even everyday houses are designed as temples. It brings such a humble spirit and enchantment over the unique architecture. More than 20,000 temples are scattered around Bali alone, this tropical paradise. Pura is the name of Balinese Hindu temple where strict rules coordinate their design. The word Pura pulls its roots from Sanskrit with the meaning walled city“ or palace“. Not only temples, flowers which represent offerings are composed in certain order. Though Indonesia is mostly a Muslim country, temples are intertwined into its existence specially to Bali which is … Continue reading The Cultural Significance of Temples in Everyday Indonesia