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Preserve batik to save millions of workers: Labor minister

The Labor Minister M Hanif Dakhiri has called on the public to continue the efforts to conserve batik as Indonesias ...

Ancient statue in Larantuka smuggled into Australia

An ancient bronze statue, with historical value and a cultural heritage for the indigenous people of Larantuka, East ...

UNESCO encourages protection of underwater cultural heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has encouraged the protection of ...

Jokowi inaugurates Keris Museum

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated Keris (Kris, traditional Indonesian blade) Museum in Surakarta ...

Pencak silat reflects nation`s character: President

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) believes that Pencak Silat is part of Indonesias national cultural heritage and one of ...

Victory for Palestine as Al-Aqsa reopened

Israel imposed restrictions nearly two weeks ago after three Palestinians, citizens of Israel, shot dead two Israeli ...

Colombian Embassy to hold vallenato concerts in Jakarta

The Colombian Embassy in Jakarta will introduce Colombias vallenato music to Indonesia through two vallenato concerts ...

Obama`s vacation to boost Yogyakarta tourism

The three-day visit of former US president Barack Obama to Yogyakarta on June 28-30, 2017, is expected to boost ...

Obama to visit Prambanan Temple on Thursday

Former US president Barack Obama is scheduled to visit the Prambanan Temple on the outskirt of Yogyakarta on Thursday ...

Obama to visit Borobudur temple

Former US President Barack Obama plans to visit Borobudur Temple of Magelang, Central Java, during his visit to ...

Obama and family leave bali for Yogyakarta

Former US President Barack Obama and family left Bali for Yogyakarta after spending a week holidaying on the resort ...

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo hosts the exhibition of "Noh" Japanese traditional performing art

- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in ...

Hari Raya Light Up 2017 in Singapore to deepen Kampung spirit with new larger-than-life traditional Malay icons

The annual Hari Raya Light Up 2017 in Singapore will return to Geylang Serai from 20 May to 7 July 2017, to delight ...

Muarojambi shrine site fighting for UNESCO recognition

The seventh-century Muarojambi Temple site, Indonesias largest Buddhist shrine complex of the ancient Malay Kingdom ...

Islamic heritage dominates cultural heritage of W. Sumatra

Head of Conservation Hall of Batusangkar Cultural Heritage, Nurmatias, said that Islamic heritage dominates the ...