Tag: Colonialism, Culture, Expat Life, history, Jakarta, Latitudes scholar, Research, Trending
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...
Jakarta Delicacies for the Daring Diner
By: Hush Petersen, first published in Jakarta Expat It’s hard to put your finger on what makes Ben Hil (short for Bendungan Hilir), right at the heart of the city,...
Study Group Photography: The Story behind the Image
Study group Photography and New Media by Tino Djumini Spotlight Media and Cemara 6 Art Gallery in Jakarta, in cooperation with Latitudes, organize a study group ...
Pulau Seribu: A Jakarta Island Hideaway
By: Putri Fitria In metropolitan Jakarta, it seems nothing is more valuable than time. When there is spare time, most Jakartans spend it having a rest, or engaging in...
XSProject: Recycling Plastic, Supporting People
By: Ario Triwibowo XSProject is a non-profit organization that uses its surplus revenues to achieve its goals rather than to distribute them as profit or dividends....
Indonesian Batik: A living Heritage, Jakarta & Solo
On January 25th, 2012 the exhibition "Indonesian Batik: A living Heritage" opens its doors for Batik enthusiasts at Galeri Nasional, Jakarta. Galeri Nasional Jl....
Seminar ‘Nurturing the Youth’s Creativity through Contemporary Dance
Seminar ‘Nurturing the Youth’s Creativity through Contemporary Dance: A Collaboration among Cultures” will be taking place on Thursday, the 2nd of February...
Jakarta Insider Tips
By: Ario Triwibowo As the most populous place in Southeast Asia, Jakarta is a bustling and a chaotic city that can easily overwhelm visitors. Being Indonesia’s ...
Experiences of being an Unlicensed Tour Guide in Jakarta
By: Jason Hue The countdown to Christmas begins and marks yet another year of me calling Indonesia my home. For the past few years, I often promote its beauty to my...
Indonesian Filmmaker Febian Saktinegara & DSLR Filmmaking in Indonesia
By: Ari Purnama With the rise of the DSLR filmmaking practices, Indonesia boasts a number of young talented individuals who take this platform seriously as a...
