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Calls grow for more Betawi lessons in Jakarta schools

Following the Jakarta city administration’s plan to ban the iconic ondel-ondel (giant Betawi effigy) buskers from streets, city council members and historians have called for deeper integration of Betawi culture into the school curriculum to ensure its continuity and relevance among the younger generation.

National 5 years ago

Bali relies on local customs in facing COVID-19 outbreak: Governor

People in Bali have been strictly obeying local customs and wisdom to curb the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor I Wayan Koster has claimed.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

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Traditional life in Aceh will stand or fall with special autonomy

The future of Aceh, a province that enjoys special autonomy, is at stake as its legislation is tailored to local traditions and culture, while its population is struggling to manage the region’s natural resources.