Raising the Dead
It is an hour before dawn as I make my way up the gently sloping hill to the cemetery outside...
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Another 100 Years: Timor’ Last Indigenous Religious Community
Raja Namah Benu, who ruled since his father?s death in 2005, invited us to his place and offered areca nuts...
Wayan Sunarda: The Female Gamelan Player
Wayan is one of twenty-five ladies in her Banjar (small village/neighbourhood) who plays the Gamelan in an all-female gamelan orchestra....
Ti Tin: The Graceful Dancer
Ti Tin loves to dance. Her graceful movements and striking natural beauty combine for an iconic vision of Bali. To...
The Farmer’ Markets of Bali
Bali’s traditional markets were once a necessity in a society where refrigeration and corner stores were not as widespread as...
Mr. Jaga: the Cock Fighter
Jaga, or Mr. Jaga as he likes to be referred to, is a bit of a character. He hails from...
Vintage Home in East Java
The civilisation of Java boasts of intricately artistic traditional architecture that stands the test of time. But people often forget...
Nyepi: Parade of the Demons
Work has already begun on a mysterious five metre tall creature hidden behind a huge tarp with Styrofoam shavings lying...