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UWRF 2015 Video Posted by on Nov 4, 2015

In its 12th year, the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival featured over 200 events at over 40 venues across Bali’s cultural center. Check out some highlights from the amazing weekend in this short video.

Darmasiswa Opening Ceremony Video Posted by 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.

Ramayana Ballet Video (2/2) Posted by on Mar 25, 2015

Check out the second half of the Ramayana ballet highlights. An army of monkeys does battle with the evil king and his forces, with the monkey general even burning down the entire kingdom. Is there a happy ending? Find out by watching!

Ramayana Ballet Video (1/2) Posted by on Mar 9, 2015

The Ramayana is one of two ancient Hindu epics, and you can see a ballet performance at the open-air theater near the Prambanan temple in Java. Learn the story and check out some highlights from this amazing cultural show.

The Art of Wayang Kulit Posted by on Jan 27, 2015

The arts are an important part of Indonesian culture, whether you’re traveling on Sumatra or Papua. One of the most famous performing arts in this spread out archipelago nation is wayang kulit, or shadow puppets. Let’s take a closer look at this ancient performing art, starting with the origins of the name. What Does Wayang…

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Wayang Kulit – Indonesian Shadow Puppets Posted by on Jan 6, 2015

Tour a workshop and then take in a performance in Yogyakarta to learn more about wayang kulit – traditional Indonesian shadow puppets.

10 Things to Do in Yogyakarta Posted by on Dec 8, 2014

As we mentioned in the last post, Yogyakarta is the cultural and educational center of Java. There’s a lot to do in this fascinating city, so in order to make your trip planning a bit easier, here are 10 of the best things to do in Jogja:  

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