LIFESTYLE

In the middle of Bekasi City, there is a unique village called Kampung Bali. Unlike other villages, this village is decorated with ornaments and various patterns typical of the Island of Gods.

Located in the Bugisan village, Prambanan district, Klaten regency, Plaosan Temple may sound unfamiliar to people's ears. However, this temple is proof that respect for differences and tolerance have been ingrained in Indonesia since the 9th century AD.

Penyengat Island in the Riau Archipelago is designated a cultural heritage zone by the Agrarian and Spatial Planning Ministry.

Probolinggo City, East Java, has a unique historic religious tour, namely the Red Church of which there are only two in the world.

The Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok, in collaboration with a number of agencies and associations, held the Indonesia Fair 2023 at Central World Mall, Bangkok. The exhibition themed "Know Indonesia Better" aims to promote Indonesian culture and tourism.

Sound is the essence of music. Different sounds merge and create the rhythm that we hear today. Starting with sound, the Goethe-Institut Indonesien is again presenting Festival Alur Bunyi 2023 which celebrates local musicians as well as breaking the boundaries between musical genres. In its second year, the festival presents ten artists from diverse genres, ranging from electronic, classical, jazz, folk, disco and even punk and dangdut.

Everyone can grieve in their own way, said curator Stella Wenny. She gathered eight artists to interpret the theme of grief that humans go through through the exhibition titled 'Elegi Buih' by Art Agenda.

Satay (grilled skewered meat), a popular dish in Indonesia makes it to the list of the most popular foods in the world according to the World of Statistics. It ranks 53rd out of 55.

Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir said the traditional masked dance from East Java has been shortlisted and will be decided at UNESCO meeting next year, per CNNIndonesia, Friday (25/8).

One cannot help but feel amazed at seeing the dozens of works of art from the 1970s being exhibited at the National Gallery, Wednesday (9/8). The artists are so good at expressing their thoughts in works that feel free, critical as well as aesthetic.

Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival (YGF) is going to be held again this year, from August 20-26.