IN FRAME

IO, Toraja - One of the local cultural traditions of the Toraja community is to abide by the custom of longko' (“guilt-shame-fear”). Torajans maintain their self-esteem and vigilance so as not to be humiliated...

IO - Mudik, a  term relating to “homecoming” custom which is famous every once a year, becomes a special ritual for Urban Muslims returning to their hometowns and look forward to being united with...

IO - Works of art on canvas, or what is known as a painting, might be one of the attractive investment option especially for collectors of art. In Indonesia, there has been an increase...

IO - A week has passes in the month of Ramadan. Activities in Jakarta are still running normally. It's just that, in some roads seem filled with merchants who sells takjil (food for breakfasting)....

IO, Banten – The Baduy tribe is one of the inland tribes in Banten Province. It is divided into two big groups, the Baduy Dalam tribe who still keep their strict customs and...

IO - Japan seems to never stop coming up with something fantastic. The country’s culture, with its high-performance working ethos, always amazes everyone who comes over. It’s no exception for the Independent Observer team...

IO - This is the 128th Mayday throughout the world, as well as the 20th anniversary of Indonesia’s reforms. At the time, laborers, college students, and other marginalized elements took to the road to...

IO - When the ships moor against the loading and unloading piers, it does not mean that their engine are simply off as the other engines will remain alive to pump water to keep...

IO - Located about 40 km from Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, Rammang Rammang can be reached easily and quickly. We chose to use ojek online with consideration of cost-efficient and fast travel time. After about...

IO - After more than 12 hours of travel from Hasanudin Airport (Makassar), we finally reached Latimojong Village, the last settlement at the foot of Mount Latimojong. The trip to the village is better...

From economic pressure to an environment of family violence is often the reason for them to search for a new life in the hope of changing their fate. Some are also tempted by success...