Indonesia inherited diversity through its geographical layout of 18,000+ islands and 1,300+ ethnic groups. The task to tie together a nation that is spatially and culturally disparate required ...

Indonesian Jesuit Father Bagus Laksana teaches theology and cultural studies at Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta. His research revolves around Christian-Muslim relations in the context of ...

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WONOTIRTO, Indonesia (RNS) — In this small village in Central Java, the end of Ramadan is an auspicious time to honor one's ancestors in a festival called Haul. The celebration is a mix of Islam, ...

Revision of the author's thesis (MA--Monash University, 1978) under the title: Keagungbinataraan, a study of the dynamics of the absolute power of the kings of Mataram. siris_sil_356370 ...

Two exhibits at the Logan Museum of Anthropology will bring traditional Javanese culture, as well as the sounds of world music, to Beloit beginning Aug. 25. Get any of our free email newsletters — ...

There have been concerns that more young Javanese in Indonesia appear to be less able to speak Javanese properly. Numerous studies show that the language is starting to fade way, specifically its ...