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Stone Jumping and Surfing: Nias Island, North Sumatra
Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:00:45 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Stone jumping (hombo batu) and surfing are the two most well-known attractions for tourists coming to the island of Nias, 75 miles west of Sumatera, which only take place in Teluk Dalam on Nias’ south coast. Young Nias men jump over 2-meters stone walls for Rp 50,000, in the village of Bawomatoluo. Meanwhile, surfing was [...]
Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:15:14 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
A 150 percent surge in the price of soybeans, the main ingredient of tempeh, over the past six months has been a huge blow to tempeh chip makers like Sentot.With another 20 percent rise in the price of cooking oil in the last week, the 37-year-old Sentot is struggling to keep his business running.
Kwan Sing Bio: The Crab Shrine: Tuban, East Java
Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:37:38 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Some two centuries ago, a boat owned by a Chinese explorer became stranded near Tuban on the north coast of Java, which was then a marshy area teeming with crabs. In the face of this misfortune, so the story goes, the traveler pulled out his jiamsi sticks bearing verses that could foretell one’s fortune. He [...]
Pura Langgar - Harmony for Hindu and Islam: Bangli, Bali
Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:30:40 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
On first impressions, it may not seem that there is anything different about Pura Dalem Jawa in Bunutin Village, Bali, but on entering the Hindu temple you may be surprised see in one corner there are facilities for Muslim ablutions.
Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:28:34 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Knowing where you need to go should you need assistance from your country?s consulate when in Bali is ideal. There are numerous countries with consulates and here are the major ones for your perusal:
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:23:24 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Today in Indonesia and around the world it is the day for lovers ? Valentines Day. It?s a day to celebrate the joy of togetherness you share with your loved one, or, the one you hope to do so with in the future. ?HAPPY VALENTINE?S DAY?
Rujak the Tapanuli Way - Mangarabar
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:20:53 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Rujak (roujack) or rojhak is a sweet sour salad made from fruits and vegetables and is mostly eaten as a snack between meals throughout Indonesia. The fruit and vegetable variations are many. Some regions even have rujak in their array of ceremonial foods.
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