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culture-and-tradition

Society 2 months ago

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‘Izin’ and ‘Siap!’: Military lingo creeps into civilian life

The use of military-related language such as ‘siap!’ (ready) among civilians in formal and casual settings has been common at a time when the military is expanding its role into civilian affairs across the country.

Society 3 years ago

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Indonesia not involved in joint bid to grant kebaya UNESCO heritage status

A race for the kebaya is on the cards after Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Thailand announced plans to jointly nominate its inclusion in UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage (ICH).

Entertainment 5 years ago

Gwen Stefani still doesn’t get what’s wrong with appropriation

Almost two decades after the release of Love. Angel. Music. Baby., Gwen Stefani’s 2004 solo debut, the debate as to whether or not the singer owed Japan an apology for cultural appropriation still rages.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

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Indonesia’s regents and mayors of culture

For the 2020 National Press Day, the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) organized a cultural competition for regents and mayors all over Indonesia.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

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Wayang 'potehi’: A symbol of the nation’s acculturation

Wayang (Indonesian puppet shows) are widely known throughout the country for being as traditionally Indonesian as it gets.

People 6 years ago

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Dwi Woro Retno Mastuti embraces youth to preserve ‘wayang potehi’

Nothing makes Rumah Cinwa founder and puppet master Dwi Woro Retno Mastuti happier than seeing youngsters’ enthusiasm for preserving the nearly extinct wayang potehi (Chinese glove puppets).

City 7 years ago

Traditional Betawi orchestra plays at Jakarta Art Theater for first time

A Betawi-style orchestral show entitled “The Harmony of Betawi” was held for the first time in a prominent city venue for art performances, the Jakarta Arts Building (GKJ), on Friday evening.