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Archipelago 1 month ago
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KAI to restore original designs of 120 Dutch-era railway stations
President Prabowo Subianto said that the restoration of historic train stations could enhance their appeal and transform them into heritage destinations that attract more domestic and international visitors.
Academia 4 months ago
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Why Indonesia should treat its museums like infrastructure
Using the repatriation of Java Man as a springboard, it is time for Indonesia to develop a strong museum culture, not only to celebrate its vast historical and archaeological wealth but also to wield it as a soft power to elevate its economic, educational and geopolitical value and narrative influence.
Jakarta 7 months ago
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New Islamic groups’ office plan raises heritage concerns
The former British Embassy compound near the Hotel Indonesia (Bundaran HI) traffic circle, which has been left vacant since its relocation to South Jakarta in 2013, is a cultural heritage building, which by regulation cannot be demolished.
Asia & Pacific 10 months ago
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Legendary Jeju female divers face uncertain future
The growing popularity of Jeju Island’s haenyeo may not be enough to save the fate of a centuries-long tradition, which has seen the number of its practitioners dwindling over the years. Yet, the female divers march on to save it from extinction.
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