2021/02/05 |
Chinese New Year in Indonesia Is Political
After Suharto’s New Order collapsed, Chinese New Year became a national holiday. It could only be celebrated at home before.
2020/11/23 |
‘Man of Contradictions’: Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo
Ben Bland's biography of Indonesia's president Joko Widodo is a study of compromises made to ascend the heights of political power.
2020/12/23 |
Celebrating Christmas and Pluralism as an Indonesian Minority
Christmas in Indonesia this year arrives as pluralism and tolerance in the country are under attack.
2021/01/28 |
Why an American Digital Nomad’s Tweet Sparked Outrage Among Indonesians
An American woman living in Bali during the pandemic angered the Indonesian public by seemingly inviting foreigners to the island despite a travel ban. Here are some of the factors that fueled the outrage.