Tag: Culture
Former PM Abbott concerned over decline of prayer, rise of acknowledgement of country
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott believes Christian prayer should have as great a role in public ceremonies as “Acknowledgement of Country” protocols. Acknowledgement of Country ... Read More
Indonesia’s Child Care Spectrum
We take a look inside the life of orphanage children and get a glimpse behind the scenes of an alternative institution, and their approaches to ... Read More
Sunrise in Karet Bivak Cemetery
Sunrise in Karet Bivak Cemetery from Holly Richardson on Vimeo. https://youtu.be/w01R2nV_gaY Karet Bivak Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in central Jakarta. This place ... Read More
Deafening Silence
India's children are facing an epidemic of abuse, with 53% of Indian children having experienced sexual abuse. Yet the people are silent, government initiatives are ... Read More
Written in the Stars?
Astrology starts from the exact moment you are born and stays the same for your entire lifetime. It tells of the (more…) Read More
The Youth Testament in India
Religion is an ancient part of Indian culture. Join UQ in Jaipur reporter Claire Norton, as she investigates the young generation's involvement with religion in ... Read More
Perceptions of Modesty in a Changing Jaipur
Jaipur is a city that exists on the precipice between old and new. Just one of the many ways this manifests is in the perceptions ... Read More
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
Colourful fresh produce highlights vibrant local culture
The local markets in Depok are a maze of alleyways and muddied pathways. Rows of shack-like structures stand side by side each containing their own ... Read More
Unveiling the Burqa
By Nazlee Salami I gazed down at the dark-green headscarf that lay gently in my hands. My eyes traced its ornate gold patterns. Parked just ... Read More