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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 [...]
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 [...]
Lebaran Topat: Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:28:36 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
For Sasak (natives of Lombok) Muslims, the most vibrant religious festival of the year falls seven days after Idul Fitri. The day is known as Lebaran Topat. If Idul Fitri is a victory celebration to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan, then Lebaran Topat is the celebration of a double victory. For [...]
Denpasar Expands its City Tours: Bali
Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:49:32 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
The Denpasar administration has announced plans to include more destinations in the city tour that it has been running since 1999. There are currently 10 destinations on the tour, which is managed by Denpasar’s tourism office, including the Art Center, Bali Museum, Le Mayeur Museum, Maospahit Temple, Badung-Kumbasari market and Sanur beach. The tourism office [...]
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:47:32 +0000 | Indonesia Logue
More than 1,000 classic motorbikes from across the nation Saturday will roar into Denpasar to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Association for Old Motor Bikes (HMT). The bikers are currently en route for the two-day celebration, riding from Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Sumatra, Java and Lombok astride motorbikes dating back almost 100 years. “The oldest [...]
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