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National 6 years ago
PREMIUM
Priest, nun touch lives of mentally ill in Flores, one shackled person at a time
Father Avent's dedication has inspired others to follow the same path, helping thousands of others who would have not otherwise received proper treatment. One such person is German nun Anke Felicitas Bockenforde, who also works as a psychiatrist at Atma Jaya University in Jakarta.
National 6 years ago
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Some regions suffer drought, others starting to enjoy rain as dry season nears end
A number of regions in the country have reported the onset of drought conditions as the prolonged dry season drags on, while other regions have started to enjoy their first rainfall in months.
Art & Culture 6 years ago
Traditional fabrics now part of civil servants’ work attire in E. Nusa Tenggara
In a concerted effort to support local tailors and seamstresses, the East Nusa Tenggara administration has made the province’s traditional fabrics part of the mandatory work attire of 16,000 civil servants across 23 cities and regencies.
Art & Culture 7 years ago
Weaving to preserve heritage, make ends meet
Women in five subdistricts in East Manggarai, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, carry on the legacy of making woven fabrics, which they have inherited from their predecessors. The fabrics are part of their identity and the pride of their tribe’s culture.
