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Self Introduction in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Sep 21, 2015
I’ve been studying Bahasa Indonesia in Bali for two weeks now, and while the classes move a bit slow for my liking, I’ve already picked up a decent amount of the language. Unlike Chinese and Thai (two other languages I’ve studied in recent years), Indonesian does not use complex characters or symbols for an alphabet…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Ubud Posted by sasha on Sep 17, 2015
Explore the cultural heart of Bali with the Grateful Gypsies as we show you the “Streets, Beats & Eats” of Ubud. Hang with monkeys, check out some Balinese art, catch an incredible kecak performance, and wind down with cocktails, dinner, and live music.
Darmasiswa Opening Ceremony Video Posted by sasha on Sep 14, 2015
Every year, people from all over the world come to Indonesia to study the language and culture for a whole year. Check out some highlights from the opening ceremony of the 2015 Darmasiswa Program in Jakarta in this short video.
Darmasiswa Program 2015 Posted by sasha on Sep 7, 2015
Last weekend, people from 82 different countries gathered together at a hotel in Jakarta to kick off the Darmasiswa program for the 2015-2016 school year. Started back in 1974, this program brings people to Indonesia to study the language and culture of the country for an entire year. It’s open to people from all countries…
Pemuteran: The Quieter Side of Bali Posted by sasha on Aug 20, 2015
For most visitors to Bali, your first impression will be the southern part of the island. This is where the airport is, and thus is far and away the most touristy area. Encountering horrendous traffic, pushy touts, and places like the Hard Rock Cafe, you might find yourself wondering why they call this place the…
Puri Lukisan Museum (Ubud, Bali) Posted by sasha on Aug 18, 2015
Take a short video tour of the beautiful Puri Lukisan Museum in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. Set in three buildings surrounded by a lovely garden, this is a great place to take in both traditional and modern Balinese art.
Beginner Indonesian Video Series Posted by sasha on Aug 12, 2015
Are you interested in learning Indonesian, but not quite sure where to start? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Over the past few months, we’ve been putting together a “Beginner Indonesian” video series here on the language & culture blog to help you get started learning this great language, even if you have absolutely…