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imlek

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Semarang holds Imlek night market to welcome Chinese New Year

Visitors are expected to wear Chinese costumes, such as kebaya encim, as well as Indonesian traditional costumes.

Economy 1 month ago

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Lunar New Year drives corporate decor boom, but retail demand falters

Sellers of nian gao or kue keranjang in Glodok’s Chinatown area as well as parts of West and Central Java reporting softer sales compared to previous years.

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Chinese Indonesians enjoy Lunar New Year festivities across country

Over 800 people from different ethnicities and religions gathered at See Hien Kiong Temple after dark to enjoy lion dances, dragon dances, line dances, wushu performances, and violin music.

Society 1 year ago

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Imlek 2025: Glodok residents move on from May 1998 riots

Residents of Jakarta's Chinatown, now a melting pot of diversity, still recall the mob violence that ripped through the community almost three decades ago and the discriminatory undertones that linger.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Marrying into Chinese-Indonesian families: Stories of interethnic relationships

Marrying into a Chinese-Indonesian family can be like being initiated into a unique cultural tradition. However, it can also lead to a relationship fraught with historical trauma.

Academia 4 years ago

Imlek 2022: Thankfulness and hope

Chinese New Year in Indonesia is a cultural celebration that brings together people of diverse backgrounds, and this year's holiday offers an occasion for reflection and gratitude.

Entertainment 4 years ago

When dragons and mermaids meet for Chinese New Year

As Chinese New Year draws nearer, a fabled love bridge and two mythical creatures enliven the festive air at the Jakarta Aquarium & Safari (JAQS) in Neo Soho Mall, West Jakarta.

National 5 years ago

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COVID-19 separates Chinese-Indonesians from relatives during Imlek

Many Chinese-Indonesians opted to miss this year's Chinese New Year as family gatherings would increase the risk of being infected by the coronavirus.

National 6 years ago

From religious rituals to festive attractions: Indonesians prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year

Many Indonesians are preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which falls on Saturday, with religious rituals and festive attractions.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

In Surakarta, Chinese-Indonesians heal old wounds for sake of harmony

"Forget about the May 1998 riots. Let's create a more beautiful history. In Surakarta, tolerance between different ethnicities and religions has existed for ages. We must continue to maintain and preserve it," said Sumartono, who this year serves as head of the Solo Imlek committee.

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