#cultural identity

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Kutai Kartanegara digitizes ancient manuscripts to preserve heritage

The government of Kutai Kartanegara district in East Kalimantan has initiated efforts to digitize and preserve ancient ...

China, Mexico deepen cultural ties at civilizations dialogue forum

A forum on China-Mexico civilization exchanges and mutual learning was held here Friday, where participants agreed that ...

Indonesia's viral Pacu Jalur race joins 2025 National Event List

The Ministry of Tourism has officially included the Pacu Jalur rowing race from Riau Province in the 2025 Karisma Event ...

'Jakarta in Colors' highlights Betawi cultural pride, says governor

The "Jakarta Dalam Warna" (Jakarta in Colors) event is part of an effort to establish Jakarta as a city of ...

Shrinking Mahakam dolphin numbers indicate eco crisis: govt

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has said that a sharp decline in the population of the endangered Mahakam ...

Chocolate may define Indonesia after coffee boom: Official

Chocolate has the potential to become Indonesia’s next global phenomenon after coffee—if it is presented ...

North Bali Airport to boost MSMEs, creative economy: Minister

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar stated that the development of North Bali ...

Balinese senator backs ParQ Ubud revamp, stresses cultural respect

Ni Luh Djelantik, a member of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council (DPD), has expressed support for the ...

Jakarta open to global partnerships: deputy governor

Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno reaffirmed the city’s commitment to collaboration with diverse stakeholders, ...

Jakarta's urban development must be rooted in cultural values : DPRD

The Speaker of the Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), Khoirudin, has reminded the Jakarta Provincial ...

Jakarta governor targets economic growth of six percent

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung targeted an economic growth of 5.1 to 6 percent in 2026 for the city.  "The ...

Indonesia, Netherlands to fast-track cultural artifact returns

The Indonesian and Dutch governments have agreed to strengthen their collaboration on the repatriation of Indonesian ...

Harness culture as soft power for global peace: Minister

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon stressed the importance of leveraging culture as a form of soft power to promote peace ...

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'Is This What We Want,' a wake-up call for music industry

In a striking act of protest, over one thousand British musicians, including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Cat Stevens, and ...

Indonesia declares April 19 as National Keris Day

The Indonesian government has officially designated April 19 as National Keris Day to raise public awareness of the ...