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Indonesia's best hidden gem tourism villages worth exploring

The Indonesian government has been promoting various tourism villages in the country as holiday destinations, as they ...

Merangin Geopark, Jambi's gem

Indonesia is dubbed as a “Heaven on Earth” for the rich natural beauty that has made it one of the ...

City tour along historical buildings in Jember

Jember District in East Java Province has a strategic location, with myriad potential natural resources. Moreover, ...

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Creating a paradise for cenderawasih in Warkesi

Besides its breathtaking underwater scenery, the Raja Ampat district of West Papua province also possesses forests that ...

Sorghum, West Kalimantan's potential alternative to wheat

Sorghum, or Sorghum bicolor L., is extensively cultivated by farmers in eastern Indonesia, including those in West ...

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Tumpeng is unique

According to the Great Indonesia Dictionary (KBBI), tumpeng is an Indonesian cone-shaped rice dish served typically at ...

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Baduy women farm for tradition sake, loyalty

Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy) women from traditional settlements in Kanekes Village, Leuwidamar, Lebak, scuttle to the ...

Balinese "endek" and "gringsing" stand out on National Batik Day

This year's National Batik Day seems to be more special, with Balinese woven fabrics, such as endek, making a ...

PON Papua

Visiting Asei Village, the home of bark craftsmen in Papua

One of the typical Papuan handicrafts made from bark that still relies heavily on traditional manufacturing techniques ...

Guarding the border markers between Indonesia and Timor Leste

Leo and Jito, two Silawan villagers, spoke of their lack of clarity regarding their village's cross-border ...

PON Papua

Meet Waisimon, protector of the cenderawasih and forests

Alex Waisimon received the Kalpataru award, which is bestowed to individuals or groups for their services in preserving ...

Port Numbay batik carries message of peace from Papuan mothers

Papuan mothers’ skilled hands steadily draw intricate and distinct patterns to create a batik fabric popularly ...

PON Papua

From time capsule to termite nests, things to see in magical Merauke

As one of the hosts of the 20th National Sports Week (PON), Papua's Merauke district is pulling out all the stops ...

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Scintillating amalgamation of batik motifs with global icons

Indonesia celebrates National Batik Day every October 2 after the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural ...

PON Papua

Immersing in the charm of Holtekamp Beach, Papua, at night

A visit to Papua is not complete without a trip to Holtekamp Beach, which is located in the southeast of Jayapura ...