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Riverboarding on the Citarum: Bandung, West Java
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:12:52 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Robert Carlson, a Californian surfer, once said, “Anyone who jumps into the water and grabs a log is riverboarding. It harks back to Paleolithic times.” Carlson introduced riverboarding to Americans in the 1970s. In the same decade, people in France and New Zealand also practiced the same sport. In Indonesia, riverboarding was made popular in [...]
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:01:13 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
With its massive, black steel gate, white concrete columns, ubiquitous surveillance cameras and swarm of soldiers at the front gate, the brand-new facility evokes the atmosphere of a closely guarded, off-limits military installation. In fact, it isn’t a military building nor would it serve any military functions. The building, which stands across the street from [...]
Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:32:26 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
State railway company PT KAI will introduce new schedules for Java starting Wednesday in response to complaints about delays. Sudarmo Ramadhan, PT KAI’s director of operations, said in Bandung on Monday the new schedules would only be for two economy-class trains and seven freight trains. He said that under the new schedule, the Jayabaya Selatan [...]
Tengger Kasada Ritual: Mt Bromo, East Java
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:15:45 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
The Tengger people`s traditional thanksgiving ritual, the Yadnya Kasada, will take place at Mount Bromo, Probolinggo district, on August 26-27 or 10 days earlier than last year when it was held September 6-7. Kasada is a festivity through which the Tenngger people express their gratitude to their god, Hyang Widi Wasa. “Every year, the function is always [...]
Salihara ? The New Cultural Oasis: Jakarta, West Java
Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:17:55 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
Residents and visitors of the capital will soon to have a new modern cultural enclave with the establishment of the Salihara community and its building complex in South Jakarta. The 3,060-square-meter cultural complex on Jl. Salihara in the Pasar Minggu area will add to the city’s very few “alternative” art centers, such as the Utan Kayu [...]
When it Goes Too Far: Pura Besakih, Bali
Fri, 03 Aug 2007 07:05:25 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
I was astounded?no?outraged and disgusted when I read an article in the Jakarta Post today about a proposed golf course to be built near the sacred and holy Hindu site of Pura Besakih ? the mother temple to all Balinese. Just how far can these development morons proceed to destroy the historical beauty and sacredness [...]
Sat, 04 Aug 2007 03:05:01 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
About 30 years ago burung puyuh, or quails, were easily found in great quantities in paddy fields on the outskirts of larger cities like the region of Sawangan in South Jakarta. They used to be caught by the farmers living near the fields, to be prepared into fried or soup dishes. But because of the [...]
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