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Gunungan is a conical or triangular figure in Indonesian wayang performances, inspired by the shape of a mountain. It has various functions and symbolism, such as representing the palace, the wilderness, the tree of life, and the fire.
Learn about the origins, variations, and usage of Indonesian slang, a term that subsumes various urban vernacular and non-standard styles of expression in Indonesia. Find out how Indonesian slang differs from standard Indonesian and Betawi language, and see some examples of common expressions and loan words.
Cut Nyak Dhien was a leader of the Acehnese guerrilla forces during the Aceh War against the Dutch. She was born in 1848, married twice, and fought for 25 years until she was captured and exiled in 1908.
Colotomy is the use of gongs and other instruments to divide rhythmic time into nested cycles in gamelan music. Learn about the history, types, and examples of colotomic structures in Javanese and other musical traditions.
Minangkabau is an Austronesian language spoken by the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra and other regions in Indonesia and Malaysia. It is similar to Malay, but has some distinctive features and dialects.
Simpang Lima Gumul Monument is a triumphal arch-like building in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. It was built in 2003-2008 to commemorate the new administrative capital of Kediri and has various facilities and attractions.
Indonesian is a standardized variety of Malay, an Austronesian language that has been used as a lingua franca in the Indonesian archipelago for centuries. It is the official and national language of Indonesia, with over 300 million speakers, and has been influenced by various regional and foreign languages.
A. Samad Said is a Malaysian novelist and poet who received the Sasterawan Negara and Sasterawan Nusantara awards. He wrote in Malay and English, and his works include Salina, Hujan Pagi, and Dirgahayu Dr. Mahathir.