Sambal Bendi Recipe (Okra Sambal)
By: Erna Dyanty Sambal Bendi is absolutely amazing! The first time I had this at a vegetarian restaurant in town, I ended up going back to the restaurant the...
City Reflection: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
By: Isaac Olson After traveling around Malaysia for several weeks, entering the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan (commonly shortened to Bandar) in the tiny country...
Wanted: Dutch Expats for Research on Expat Life in Post-Colonial Indonesia
Hello Latitudes.nu readers. My name is Yannick Wassmer, and I am a 24-year old 'Dutch' student. I'm currently finishing my masters degree in Intercultural...
Luang Prabang: Temples, Colonial Heritage, & More
By: Maya Liem Luang Prabang. The city with a magical sounding name, which literally means 'Royal Buddha Image,' is an elegant place in north central Laos. The city is...
Asian Vegetarian Recipes: Tofu & Mustard Greens Soup
By: Erna Dyanty When I feel like the day has just let me down, I’m tired and exhausted from the mad KL traffic – I start thinking about making a dish that takes...
Give it up for West Hill, Chinese Hip Hop band Features in Docu & on Stage!
By: Yvette Benningshof ‘I’m the pioneer of Yunnan’s local hip hop culture’, says MC ‘Nan’ laughing about his own statement in the documentary ‘Say...
Jecko Siompo: About Papua, Dancing Kangaroos & Hip Hop
By: Gerard Mosterd Being one of the first Europeans to spot Jecko Siompo’s eclectic work I remember watching his In Front of Papua as it was performed at the opening...
CinemAsia Festival Filmtour 14-15 April
By: Yvette Benningshof & Emma Kwee Did you miss the CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam? Blast! But luckily, CinemAsia is going on tour with a few selected films....
Director Nia Dinata’s Arisan: Sex and the City with Substance
By: Yvette Benningshof Flashing Jakarta big city life, the pristine beaches of the Gili’s, socialites, parties, fashion, friendship and romance: you’ll find plenty...
Children of Srikandi: The First Indonesian Docu about Queer Women
By: Yvette Benningshof For the first time in the history of Indonesian cinema, queer female filmmakers are breaking the code of silence. Eight Indonesian women, all...
