Tag: dalang (puppet master), female singers, large gamelan orchestra, traditional Javanese costume, wayang performances
Performing Islam
It was around midnight when I arrived at an Islamic secondary school after a sweaty nine-hour bus drive from Yogyakarta to Tegal. A big event was taking place to...
A Gado-Gado Recipe while Dreaming about a Mansion
By: Jacobus E. Lato September is Food Month at Latitudes. After Krupuk and Baso now it's time to learn about Gado-Gado, a popular vegetable mix. Gado-Gado is an...
The Matted Mystery of the Dieng Plateau
The Dieng Plateau in Central Java, 2,000 meters above sea level, is one of the most stunning areas in Indonesia. It is known for its gorgeous landscapes and its cool...
Rembang’s Special Dishes, on the hunt for Central Javanese local delicacies
By: Labodali Sembiring Rembang is the name of one of Central Java’s northern districts, as well as its capital. Getting here from Central Java’s capital of Semarang...
Introduction to Central Java
By: Abmi Handayani Central Java is full of mysterious enchantment. This province is sandwiched between the more populous West and East Java provinces. Semarang is its...
