‘Dharma Pātañjala’: a compelling look at yoga practices in ancient Bali
JOSA LUKMAN THE JAKARTA POST Mon, March 11, 2019 Enlightenment: In the pre-Islamic era, Balinese and Javanese people regularly practiced yoga for spirituality, lovemaking and preparing for their imminent death. […]
Bigger Thingyan celebrations in Mandalay this year
Kyaw Ko Ko The Myanmar Times Wed March 6, 2019 Last year’s Thingyan celebration in Mandalay. Photo – Kyaw Ko Ko Mandalay city will expand the area set aside for […]
Bali to shut down over Nyepi
Ni Komang Erviani The Jakarta Post Tue, March 5, 2019 Hindus carry offerings during a Melasti procession at Padang Galak Beach in Denpasar, Bali, on Monday. The self-purifying ceremony served […]
Thousands flock to Bali’s beaches for Melasti purification ritual
Ni Komang Erviani The Jakarta Post Mon, March 4, 2019 Balinese Hindus walk along Lembeng Beach in Gianyar, Bali, during Melasti, a purification ceremony held ahead of the holy day […]
Denpasar airport, Bali, to close 24 hours for Nyepi (Day of Silence)
Ni Komang Erviani The Jakarta Post Thu, February 28, 2019 / 02:38 pm DENPASAR, Bali, Indonesia – I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, is temporarily suspending all […]
Indonesia is Market Focus Country at the London Book Fair 2019
The 12 authors represent the diversity of Indonesia’s literary sector LONDON, UK: Indonesia has been selected for the Market Focus Programme at The London Book Fair (LBF), offering the unique […]
Islands of Imagination: An Indonesian Cultural Late’ in London
Dr Rizal Sukma, Indonesian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ireland and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), addressing guests From left: Joshua, Bekraf; Laura, The National Organising Committee; Hana Satrijo, Ambassador’s spouse […]
UK agency calls for most vulnerable to be given a say in Myanmar’s future
By Mizzima February 19, 2019 UK’s development minister Penny Mordaunt (centre) meets women in Yangon who are being protected from trafficking, gender inequality and other risks by working for UK-funded projects. […]
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