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Bedhaya Ketawang: A sacred dance from the sky
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Bedhaya Ketawang: A sacred dance from the sky

After four years living outside its walls, Surakarta’s sultan Paku Buwono XIII returned to the...
The lone struggle of Malang mask artists
Art & Culture 3 years ago

The lone struggle of Malang mask artists

Take a look at the intricate beauty of topeng Malangan and find out why this craft needs further app...
Former archer seeks to save ancient archery art form jemparingan
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Former archer seeks to save ancient archery art form jemparingan

Each afternoon, a middle aged man, L. Eddy Roostopo, also known as Mbah Popop, busies himself making...
Recalling the history of the gamelan
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Recalling the history of the gamelan

Javanese legend has its own explanation for the birth of the gamelan, which is that the Hindu god Si...
The evolution of 'ogoh-ogoh'
Art & Culture 3 years ago

The evolution of 'ogoh-ogoh'

Bali’s scary dolls chronicle the creative journey of the island’s youths over decades.
'Menatap Sang Liyan': Orientalism in the history of dance
Art & Culture 3 years ago

'Menatap Sang Liyan': Orientalism in the history of dance

Long before the country was born, Indonesian dancers had stolen the world’s attention.
Rekindling Malang's Ang Hien Hoo 'wayang orang'
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Rekindling Malang's Ang Hien Hoo 'wayang orang'

It’s more than just lion and dragon dances for Indonesians of Chinese descent.
Celebrating resilience of Jailolo women
Art & Culture 4 years ago

Celebrating resilience of Jailolo women

A modern interpretation of the traditional North Maluku war dance seeks to foster a love of local ch...
Eko Supriyanto's 'Cry Jailolo' dazzles in Paris festival
Art & Culture 4 years ago

Eko Supriyanto's 'Cry Jailolo' dazzles in Paris festival

Eko Supriyanto’s novel dance piece Cry Jailolo, the first of a future trilogy, was launched of...
UK university hosts West Java art performances
Art & Culture 4 years ago

UK university hosts West Java art performances

A concert comprising West Java art performances was held at the Royal Holloway, University of London...
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