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Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:54:38 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Today is officially Idul Fitri in Indonesia. This feasting celebration occurs at the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan for those of the Islamic faith. Muhammadiyah began their Idul Fitri yesterday, however, the government of Indonesia and Nahdlatul Ulama recognise today and tomorrow as the celebratory days for Idul Fitri across the archipelago. To all [...]
Sumba People Weaving Lessons in Life: Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:47:32 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Hinggi (traditional garments) were originally worn by kings only. Further down the line, however, ordinary people were given the freedom to wear hinggi at weddings and funerals. And with economic growth, hinggi have now become a commodity, leading to the emergence of new motifs as demanded by the market, including images of Jesus and the [...]
Children?s Museum: Yogyakarta, Central Java
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:42:17 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Long before it will officially open its doors at Yogyakarta Cultural Park, a new children’s museum has been reaching out to the public with various events and displays. Kolong Tangga Museum, opening in January 2008, is named for a child welfare community grouping, itself an outgrowth of Yayasan Untuk Semua Anak (All Children’s Foundation). Museum [...]
Wapauwe Mosque: Central Maluku
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:23:40 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Wapauwe Mosque, built almost six centuries ago, is evidence of a long history of Islamic civilization in Maluku. Found in Kaitetu village in Leihitu district, Central Maluku, the old mosque, made of dried sago stems covered in sago leaves, continues to stand strong. It is still used regularly by locals at prayer time, despite the fact [...]
Mount Kelud Volcanic Eruption Imminent: East Java
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:21:58 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Indonesia raised the alert level for Mount Kelud volcano to the highest level, as residents started fleeing amid signs an eruption could be imminent. The number of volcanic earthquakes at Mount Kelud, 90 km (55 miles) southwest of Indonesia’s second-largest city Surabaya, had soared to more than 300 in a six-hour period from late morning, [...]
Traditional Markets or Supermarkets
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:43:52 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
For personal reasons, Rita, a mother of three, prefers shopping at the muddy-floored traditional market near her house than a “comfortable” hypermarket less than one kilometer away. The cheaper prices at the hypermarket or the mini-market opposite her housing complex in West Jakarta have also failed to lure her as an article in the Jakarta [...]
Tour de Indonesia Starts in Bali
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:11:04 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
The international Tour de Indonesia cycling race will start in Bali in November, with cyclists set to pedal through Denpasar, Buleleng and Gilimanuk on their way to Jakarta. Freddie Tutuarima from the event’s organizing committee said hundreds of athletes from 14 countries were expected to take part in this year’s event. “The race usually starts [...]
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