Golu: The Navratri Display of Dolls
The artistic display of dolls on nine steps represent the nine days of Navaratri. This exhibition is popularly known as Bombe Habba in Karnataka,...
Lake Toba Writers Festival – A new pioneering and collaborative initiative...
Lake Toba Writers Festival – A new pioneering and collaborative initiative by Amol Titus
Jakarta based intellectual, advisor, writer and educationist Amol Titus is renowned...
5 Interesting Facts about Balun Village, The Village of Pancasila
June 1st is celebrated across Indonesia as Pancasila Day. For several years, people have come to know Balun Village in the Turi Subdistrict of...
Celebrating Idul Adha across Indonesia
Indonesia is a diverse country with various cultural and regional traditions. Here are some distinctive traditions and ceremonies observed across Indonesia to celebrate Idul...
Vesak or Budh Purnima – From Darkness to Light
Buddha Purnima, a Buddhist festival, marks Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. He is thought to have been born in 623 B.C.
This significant and...
7 Mother’s Day Gifts From All Around The World
Mother's day is considered to be one of the important holidays worldwide and for a variety of different cultures. It is customary for people...
7 Tips for Dealing with Motion Sickness When Mudik for Lebaran
Mudik or annual mass homebound exodus is a tradition that is often carried out by the Muslim population in Indonesia ahead of Eid al-Fitr....
A Taste of Lebaran Food in Indonesia
In Indonesia, culture and food go hand-in-hand. When there is a special celebration, the food served during the event only. Similarly, the food served...