List: Reflections on Indonesia | Curated by SimpleJoy

Nov 7, 2024
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Reflections on Indonesia
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Bali’s Battle with Misbehaving TouristsWhen I was a kid, Bali, a popular tourist destination, seemed so far away from my hometown in Central Java, Indonesia. It took about half…
Apr 8, 2023
Apr 8, 2023
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Eid Mubarak and the Indonesian Tradition of MudikMudik is an Indonesian term that captures the essence of the annual tradition of people returning to their ancestral homes during the Eid…
Apr 20, 2023
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Apr 20, 2023
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Breathing through Jakarta: From Everyday Challenges to Eternal PeacePhoto by Azka Rayhansyah on Unsplash
Jun 21, 2023
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Jun 21, 2023
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When Wildfires Speak: Mount Bromo’s Insight into Urban and Rural Conservation ChallengesWildfires that were raging in Bromo marred the area’s serene landscapes. The fire’s cause? A seemingly harmless pre-wedding photoshoot…
Sep 20, 2023
Sep 20, 2023
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Ramadan Rhythms in Jakarta: From Sidang Isbat to NgabuburitObserving “hilal”, credit: Kompas.id
Mar 11
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Mar 11
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A Tale of Two Eids: Tradition, Transformation, and the Indonesian SpiritEid al-Fitr, also known as Idul Fitri or Lebaran locally, is just around the corner, marking a period of festivity and forgiveness. In…
Apr 4
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Apr 4
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Finding Stability in Change: How Traditional Markets Anchor My Memories
Oct 23
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Oct 23
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SNL, Satire, and the Spirit of DemocracyHow satire sheds light on free expression: an Indonesian perspective.
Oct 30
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Oct 30
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Why Do Supernatural Figures Haunt Us?Understanding ghosts through society’s lens.
Oct 31
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Oct 31
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How I Became a ‘Nice’ Javanese by Letting Go of Being ‘Nice’Crossing the river and expectations, I learned that finding myself meant letting go of being ‘nice’.
Nov 5
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Nov 5
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Independence Day: A Different Year for IndonesiaWhat Remains of Reformasi in Today’s Indonesia
Aug 17
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Aug 17
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