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The Joyoboyo Prophesy from Java, Indonesia

THE JOYOBOYO PROPHESY FROM JAVA, INDONESIA      In Indonesia there is a well known prophesy called the Jojoboyo prophesy.  Joyoboyo is a king from Kediri kingdom in east Java who ruled...

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Joko Tarup and Seven Angels, an Indonesian Folk Tale

JOKO TARUP AND SEVEN ANGELS, AN INDONESIAN FOLK TALE             Once upon a time there was a widow who lived in the village of Dadapan.  She had a son whose name was Joko Tarup. ...

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Beautiful Batik Textiles.

In the beginning..........  My love affair with exotic textiles began long, long ago, maybe before I was born; maybe as a genetic memory passed down to me from my dear Grandfather, Thomas Pratten, for he had...

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Pramoedya Ananta Toer : A Famous Indonesian Author

PRAMOEDYA ANANTA TOER : A FAMOUS INDONESIAN AUTHOR His nickname is Pram. Some people consider him as the best Indonesian writer but there are dissenting opinion about the quality of his...

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Ancient Books from Java and Bali

ANCIENT BOOKS FROM JAVA AND BALI   In the past people used to write on paper,  bronze,  walls  or stone.  Do you know how Indonesian people people wrote in the past ?  In the islands of Java...

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Introducing Tempeh, Quality Food from Indonesia

INTRODUCING TEMPEH, QUALITY FOOD FROM INDONESIA Have you heard about tempeh? Maybe you haven’t. Let me tell you about it. Tempeh (the e sound is pronounced like sing) is a kind of food...

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Ghost Thief

GHOST THIEF      The kingdom of Majapahit was at its peak in the 13th century.  The wise king who ruled was King Hayam Wuruk.  He was young, intelligent, and brave.  He had a smart prime...

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Prambanan Temple, A Masterpiece of the Past

PRAMBANAN TEMPLE, A MASTERPIECE OF THE PAST Where is Prambanan temple ? You might asks. It is in Central Java, Indonesia. The closest city is Yogyakarta or Jogjakarta, about...

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The Big Cat

Siberian tigers are the largest cats in the world. They live primarily in eastern Russia's birch forests, though some exist in China and North Korea. There are an estimated 400 to 500 siberian tigers living...

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The Museum of Wayang in Jakarta, Indonesia

> THE MUSEUM OF WAYANG IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA > What is wayang ? You might ask. Wayang is traditional theater from Indonesia. There are many kinds of wayang : wayang kulit, ...

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