Tag: Indonesian

The Irony of Indonesian Reading Culture

“What book do you read now?” asked my Dutch friend every morning. To give you some context, I have been living with her since the 1st of May, we share a room and a bed. We have a research collaboration in Central Borneo thus consequently we will be together in almost a month to finish th...

Cultural Heritage of the Archipelago, Understanding the Meaning of Shadow Puppets in Indonesian History

The archipelago’s rich cultural heritage is multifaceted, from art, dance, music to traditional theatre. One of the most famous is wayang kulit, a form of shadow theater that combines the arts of music, storytelling, and belief in one unit. Wayang kulit is a performing art that is very importa...