Latitudes Magazine online focuses on Southeast Asia. Click on the image above for free access to the site.Posts Tagged ‘culture’
Architecture + Indonesia
ar·chi·tec·ture noun 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of furnishings and decorations, [Read More]
Film Lovers
For the film lovers out there, here are some resources to get you started for all things related to Indonesia and film. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments box below. Thank you / terima kasih! Background for cinema in Indonesia: Historical timeline: [Read More]
Candi & Pura (Temples) in Indonesia
Buddhism and Hinduism have had long histories in Indonesia. In Bahasa Indonesia, “candi” refers to ancient Hindu and/or Buddhist temples. The term can also be applied to non-religious structures dated from the same historical periods. “Pura” is [Read More]
Indonesian Slang
Indonesian slang is also known as “bahasa gaul” or “bahasa prokem.” Here is a preliminary list of resources related to the topic of Indonesian slang. Suggestions for additional sources are welcome in the comments box: About Language [Read More]
Journey through Indonesia
“M” is for “montage.” Online via YouTube, you can find a nice montage of travel photography and videos titled “Journey through Indonesia”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MX1y0tgJFM (Clicking on the link above will open the video in a [Read More]
General Useful Websites
The following list of general websites covers a wide array of topics related to Indonesia. This is a “starter list” and contributions are most welcome. Please add suggestions in the comments box. Government of Indonesia Homepage: http://www.indonesia.go.id/ [Read More]
Reggae in Jakarta
Reggae can be found around the world. This YouTube video highlights scenes from Indonesia Reggae Festival 2011, which took place on May 21st in Jakarta, Java, Indonesia. More than 50 artists and bands from Aceh to Papua joined in the event. [Read More]
Indonesia is…?
This YouTube video highlights responses in Bahasa Indonesia to the question “Menurut kalian, Indonesia itu bagaimana?” In answering the question, many of the participants list positive terms (e.g., beautiful, the best, friendly, good hearts, and rainbow). [Read More]
Traditional Sundanese Wedding Ceremony Dance
The following YouTube video clip shows a “peacock dance” as part of a Sundanese wedding ceremony from Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia: [Read More]
Jamu – Traditional Medicine
Jamu is a form of traditional medicine in Indonesia. As mentioned in a previous post, jamu comes in liquid, tablet, and ointment form. Jamu sellers (typically women) often go door-to-door selling different concoctions for almost every ailment possible. There are also [Read More]
