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Gandrung Sewu and BEC Return to Indonesia’s KEN 2026 Cultural Events Lineup
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Banyuwangi’s Gandrung Sewu and Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival were selected for the Ministry of Tourism’s KEN 2026 calendar after a strict…
West Nusa Tenggara’s Woven Heritage: Inside the Living Tradition of NTB Textiles
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NTB’s woven textiles remain a living heritage across Lombok, Sumbawa, Bima and Dompu, carrying identity, ceremony and philosophy through…
Museum Negeri Banten relocates to Banten Lama, strengthening cultural identity through history
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Museum Negeri Banten has moved to the Islamic Center complex in Banten Lama, placing it closer to major Banten Sultanate heritage sites.…
Discover Brongkos, Yogyakarta’s Heritage Dish Loved by the Sultan
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Brongkos is a rich, coconut-based Yogyakarta dish once enjoyed by the Sultan, now a beloved culinary heritage recognized as Indonesia’s…
Cendrawasih Kuning, Papua’s Legendary Bird and Forest Guardian
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The greater yellow bird-of-paradise, native to Papua, is famed for its dazzling plumage and spectacular mating dance. Once shrouded in…
Indonesia’s Iconic Corpse Flower “Titan Arum” Attracts Thousands in Australia
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A rare Titan Arum, Indonesia’s iconic corpse flower, bloomed in Australia’s Adelaide Botanic Garden, attracting thousands of visitors…
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Karang Anyar Spring: Simalungun’s Natural Pool of Serenity
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Karang Anyar Spring in Simalungun, North Sumatra, offers a natural and refreshing swimming experience sourced from Bah Pamujian. Known…
The Revival of Main Banda, a Traditional Game from West Sumatra
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Main Banda, a traditional game from Pasaman in West Sumatra, uses rubber bands as its main tool and reflects Indonesia’s cultural…
The Legend of La Sikori Cave: A Wakatobi Love Story That Endured Seven Years
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A Wakatobi folktale tells of Lasikori and Wa Samania, lovers divided by social class and family opposition.
Wa Samania hides in a…
Gunung Puntang: The Legend Behind West Java’s “Life-Grip” Mountain
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Gunung Puntang in West Java is remembered through a Sundanese legend tied to Prabu Siliwangi and the Pajajaran era, centered on a queen’s…