Sunday, May 19 2013, 06:52 AM

Feature

In the village of Arabs

Mid-afternoon sun slaps ferociously against the handmade awnings strung along the footpath of Denpasar’s Jl. Sulawesi.

read more
  • A trip down memory lane

    img

    People say there is no way to cure the agony of missing that place you hold dear in your heart. But visitors to Pasar Malam Indonesia will certainly beg to…

    read more
  • Rahayu Supanggah: Between Pramoedya and Camus

    Composer Rahayu Supanggah lives and breathes through books, especially the works of great authors. The man who composed for Opera Jawa (The Javanese Opera) movie and later musical drama trilogy,…

    read more
  • At the end of power

    Power is getting unaffordable for the old rule.Asia is accelerating while Europe and the US are losing their grip. It is easy to see that the world is tilting to…

    read more
  • Things to do

    The Goethe-Institut Indonesien and Yayasan Music Amadeus will present Amadeus Goes Brass: Full Blast on May 2 at Goethe. For several years, young brass musicians have had the opportunity to…

    read more
  • Vega Sicilia: Ready-to-drink wine with personality

    Unlike Bordeaux and Burgundy wines, which when drunk too young might only allow you to assess their probable longevity and potential greatness, Vega Sicilia wines are released on the market…

    read more
  • A dance to remember

    img

    In honor of The Jakarta Post’s 30 years in the newspaper business, a celebration was held at Theater Jakarta at Taman Ismail Marzuki on Thursday evening, April 25.

    read more
  • The (recycled) glass house

    img

    Down a labyrinth of alleyways, squeezed between classic Balinese fences is the home of former mask maker, Nyoman Mustrawan. From the front it looks like your average home, except for…

    read more
  • Reinventing Posyandu

    img

    A health service volunteer “complained” that there was still a difference in perception about breast feeding (ASI) among medical staff like doctors or midwives.

    read more
  • Keeping sharks away from exploitation

    img

    People have mixed reactions to the word “shark”; the aquatic beast infamous for its attacks. This aggressive image has long sullied sharks’ reputation despite data proving that their attacks are…

    read more
  • Women, weaving and delopement in Lombok

    img

    If you happen to visit Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara and would like to take home some traditional woven fabric, stop by Sukarare village.

    read more