Local government in Wonogiri withdraws funding for three traditional Javanese cultural ceremonies, while in Tulungagung a fourth practice is under threat.

The onslaught of Ramadan religiosity on television approaches; the mixture of consumerism and faith.

Ubud officially becomes the "Top City in Asia", as a hoop dancing festival approaches.

Mystics and Islamists battle it out in a Javanese village, Andrew Beatty's "A Shadow Falls".

Whether barongsai Chinese lion dancing is banned in Aceh, or just a misunderstanding.

A review of "The Indonesia Reader", an anthology of Indonesian history, culture and politics.

An impassioned plea for dangdut music on TPI and an ode to its earthy soulful charms.

Cultural protectionism and Big Brother in Indonesian film making law, the UU Perfilman.

Short story competition on the culture wars, Timdog and Ross go head to head.

Fatwa on superstitious beliefs in arts and pop culture television.

Lacklustre televised presidential debates are a ruling class ruse, rails Ross.

What lonely women want, what adults get up to, Sasak singers get in trouble for suggesting answers.

Educating the public about the pornography bill and legal challenges against UU Porno at the Constitutional Court.

The building of specifically Hindu religious schools for primary and secondary education in Bali.

Goyang under threat, whether the governor of West Java wants to ban jaipong dance for being too sexy.

Muslim yoga enthusiasts are asked to suspend their yoga activities while the MUI examines whether it is haram.

Questions about Balinese culture from Rayner.

Timdog on popular stereotypes about Madura and the Madurese, and the rumoured sexual prowess of the women.

Ramadan etiquette for unbelievers, by Purba Negoro.

What Indonesia needs is to dump its old feudal ways and culture, says Soetrisno Bachir.

Ross worries that the next target of Islamic fanatics will be old Javanese figures and traditions.

Hans takes a pictorial look at differences between Indonesians in Jakarta and their western guests.

Modern day Javanese girls showing off their bras and underwear willy nilly, and the position of Javanese culture today.

A Betawi figure worries that many immigrants to Jakarta are too narrow in their cultural perspective.

The World Peace Forum in Jakarta finds out the causes of terrorism and violence in the world.

Immigration to West Papua is said to be creating the conditions for sectarian conflict.