Art, History, and Entertainment: Recharging the BatteriesDavid NesbitNovember 12, 2023 by David NesbitNovember 12, 2023042Some time ago, I wrote an article lamenting the apparent decline in the pursuit of physical activities as entertainment. I...
The Traces of Hinduism in MinangkabauDonny SyofyanJune 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by Donny SyofyanJune 4, 2023June 4, 20230142Before the arrival of Islam, Minangkabau had been visited by Hindus and Buddhists. Many theories have been put forward by...
Looking into the Minangkabau PressDonny SyofyanFebruary 5, 2023 by Donny SyofyanFebruary 5, 20230207The crucial role of the press in shaping the history of Minangkabau is undeniable. Appearing on the historical stage in...
Indonesia’s Riches – Too Precious To ExportGraham DuncanNovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022 by Graham DuncanNovember 18, 2022November 18, 20220519To the Europeans and before them the Arabs and Indians, the lure of the archipelago was resources and trade. That’s...
Top Historical and Art Museums in JakartaMirella PandjaitanNovember 17, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanNovember 17, 20220622With all the novelty towering over this massive lively capital, Jakarta is as educational as it is entertaining. Countless museums...
Discovering Wonders of Jakarta through the Indonesian Heritage SocietySimran IshwarNovember 4, 2022 by Simran IshwarNovember 4, 20220613Jakarta, previously also known as Batavia, is rich in history, culture, and heritage influences. A melting pot of various communities...
Art, History, and Entertainment: Changing HorizonsDavid NesbitNovember 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by David NesbitNovember 4, 2022November 4, 20220321The past two-and-a-half years have thrown challenges that we never could have thought we would have to encounter. Most important,...
Allow Guardians at The Hermitage Jakarta Cater to YouMirella PandjaitanAugust 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanAugust 23, 2022August 23, 20220387Jakarta has surprising treats to tend your famished soul. Well, at least it does for me. I found myself back...
Indonesia Governors Bringing 1 Litre Water and One Jug of Land To Nusantara.Indonesia ExpatMarch 12, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 12, 20220670Governors from all 34 provinces in Indonesia will gather at the national capital city at Sepaku, East Kalimantan and take...
Splashing Out on CultureIndonesia ExpatSeptember 15, 2021November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 15, 2021November 10, 20210667Can history be used to coin cash in a country where citizens would rather tramp malls than museums and reckon...
How did Indonesia’s Economy Come Around?Indonesia ExpatOctober 7, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 7, 2020November 10, 202102040Studying the Indonesian economy from a historical perspective is essential. A deep understanding of history is needed to support sustainable...
Kota Tua – A Stroll through Jakarta’s Historical PropertyIndonesia ExpatSeptember 17, 2019November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 17, 2019November 10, 202101915Jakarta is not just high-rise buildings and malls. The capital city is home to a multitude of grand buildings with...
Surabaya: A Journey Through TimeIndonesia ExpatMarch 15, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 15, 201801891Have you ever wondered why Surabaya is nicknamed the City of Heroes? Well, here are two historical places in the...
Success in the Sky: The KLM Story (Part One)Indonesia ExpatMarch 14, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 14, 201803281The letters most commonly associated with the history of Dutch aviation are “K.L.M.,” which stand for Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (“Royal...
The Role of Contemporary Art Museums in Indonesian SocietyCaranissa DjatmikoNovember 20, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoNovember 20, 201702578With the recent opening of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Jakarta, its Director Aaron Seeto reflects on...
The Dutch Pioneering Voyage to the East IndiesIndonesia ExpatNovember 8, 2017March 8, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 8, 2017March 8, 202303606The last decade of the sixteenth century heralded the emergence of the Dutch as the colonial power that was to...
What the Temples of Indonesia Tell UsIndonesia ExpatOctober 9, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 9, 2017November 10, 202101932We live in a vast archipelago nation alongside 129 active volcanoes. Traditional wooden houses in this region have withstood the...
Rockefeller and the Demise of Ibu PertiwiIndonesia ExpatSeptember 12, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 12, 2017November 10, 202102107It was towards the end of my tour at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta when, in 1969, West Papua became...
Indonesia Through the Eyes of Rio HelmiGrace SusetyoMay 24, 2017May 26, 2017 by Grace SusetyoMay 24, 2017May 26, 201701600Best known for his large format photo books Memories of the Sacred (2011) and River of Gems (1991, with Lorne...
Indonesia’s old manuscripts are waiting to be decipheredIndonesia ExpatMay 10, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 10, 2017November 11, 202103584Mehamat Boru Karo Sekalu, a lady working in North Sumatra Museum reads an ancient book written in Batak letters, eloquently....
Borobudur Reliefs Tell Wise TalesIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 202104672Borobudur Temple was built in the eighth century and has more than 2,670 reliefs. Each set of reliefs tells a...