Culture

DENPASAR, BALI — The sky above Mertasari Beach in Sanur turned into a spectacular display of Balinese tradition on Saturday (August 29, 2026), as 763 traditional kites took part in the first day of the 10th Denpasar Kite Festival. Organized by Pelangi Denpasar, the annual festival marks a decade of efforts to preserve Bali’s kite-flying […]

AKNSB Yogyakarta captivated audiences at the Bali Arts Festival XLVIII with Satya Paramartha, a spectacular dance drama portraying Bratasena’s quest for ultimate truth through the legendary Dewa Ruci story. AKNSB Yogyakarta Captivates Bali Arts Festival XLVIII Through a Spectacular Interpretation of Bratasena’s Spiritual Quest DENPASAR – The Akademi Komunitas Negeri Seni Budaya (AKNSB) Yogyakarta delivered […]

JAKARTA – The vision behind the North Bali International Airport extends beyond the construction of a major transportation hub. For PT BIBU Panji Sakti, the project represents a national development initiative that integrates infrastructure with Indonesia’s historical legacy, cultural heritage, and civilization. That commitment was reflected during a visit by PT BIBU Panji Sakti President […]

DENPASAR – Not Native to Indonesia! How Chili Peppers Traveled from the Americas to Become an Essential Part of Indonesian Cuisine. Although chili peppers are now inseparable from Indonesian cuisine, the fiery fruit is not native to the archipelago. Historical and botanical studies show that chili peppers (Capsicum) originated in the Americas before spreading across […]

BANDAR ABBAS, Iran — Fishing boats are once again setting sail from the port of Bandar Abbas as daily life slowly resumes following months of heightened military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. Although a ceasefire has eased hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel, […]

MEDAN – The vibrant spirit of Malay culture once again illuminated the heart of Medan as the 11th Gelar Melayu Serumpun (GEMES) 2026 officially opened with a spectacular ceremony at Lapangan Merdeka on Saturday evening (June 27). The annual cultural festival, widely recognized as one of Medan’s premier tourism events, drew thousands of visitors eager […]