Tag: New Colombo Plan
When tourists become the attraction
Jaipur is home to many insta-worthy sights but Indian tourists are coming to the Pink City for more than pictures with the brilliant architecture, ... Read More
Ondel-ondel and a modern Jakarta
Indonesia has a diverse legacy of art and culture. One subset of this is Betawi culture from Jakarta. The Betawi traditional artform of Ondel-ondel has ... Read More
Voluntourism: Helpful or Harmful?
Volunteer tourism in Jakarta has come under scrutiny over the past few years. Experts wonder if this million dollar industry is really helping those in ... Read More
The Queen Artivists of Jakarta
https://soundcloud.com/amaniv/the-power-in-artivism In October 2015, two fearless female artists at the forefront of a new movement in the DIY arts ‘n’ crafts communities of Jakarta travelled ... Read More
The dark bird of Indonesia
There are countless breeds of poultry across the world but none quite like the completely black Ayam Cemani. The chickens' striking black appearance has given ... Read More
MACAN: A Turn for Indonesia’s Art World
In November of 2017, a revolutionary arts venue in West Jakarta is set to open its doors to the public ushering in a new era ... Read More
Perempuan: Domestic violence activism in Indonesia
Gendered violence and violence against women is a systemic problem all around the world. (more…) Read More
Windows into Jakarta – a photo essay
35mm. f2.5 1/1600. Jordan McMullen works on his piece early in the morning, preparing for the big day ahead. 35mm. f2.5 1/2000. A family sit ... Read More
The beef with Indonesia’s meat policy
Indonesia's impressive economic growth in recent years has been coupled with a rapid expansion of its middle class, a group of consumers who have a ... Read More
Anies wins Jakarta Governor Elections after bitter campaign
After a bitter and tense campaign that divided the city of Jakarta voters took to the polls to decide their new Governor. "UQ in Indonesia" ... Read More
Nothing can bring Evi down
People with Down syndrome in Indonesia are often stigmatized by society and viewed as simple and incapable. Their struggle for social inclusion is only heightened ... Read More
A Choice: Wearing the Hijab in Indonesia
Debate about the hijab in Christian majority Australia has grown heated throughout the years and raised questions of safety, race, and religion. However, in Indonesia, ... Read More