Crossing borders: stories of intercaste marriages in Bali
Once punishable by death, intercaste marriages leave a complex legacy for modern Balinese.
Raka Ibrahim
Ramadan among strangers: Fasting as a religious minority
While Ramadan is widely observed in majority-Muslim Indonesia, many Indonesian Muslims mark the holy fasting month as a religious minority in other regions of the country or other…
Food exploration: 5 world cuisines to try in Greater Jakarta
From West African comfort food to Palestinian sensation, we take a look at some of the best world cuisines the capital city has to offer.
Familial taboo: Stories of Indonesians who cut off contact with their parents on IMF
In Indonesian society, it is highly unusual for children to cut off contact with their parents. But for some, it is an inevitable decision.
Marrying into Chinese-Indonesian families: Stories of interethnic relationships
Marrying into a Chinese-Indonesian family can be like being initiated into a unique cultural tradition. However, it can also lead to a relationship fraught with historical trauma.
Will local music festivals make triumphant return this year?
The brief return of live concerts in late 2021 led to speculation that the Indonesia will celebrate the return of music festivals this year.
Children of toxic parenting open up about lifelong emotional battles
Not all families are blessed with bliss. For people born to so-called “toxic parents”, the effects may persist a lifetime.