Bali hotel list, by region and town.

Western-style democracy is not suitable for Indonesia.

The government is to hold a "Visit Indonesia Year" in 2008.

Building a model or example Islamic village.

Many Dayak languages are nearing extinction.

The Madurese are misunderstood, says a Dutch anthropologist.

Female students at the University of Indonesia no longer ride around on Vespa scooters half naked.

An example of a Muslim dress code law from West Sumatra.

Indonesians are dubious as to whether the differences between Islam and the West can be resolved.

Sundanese cultural groups are vanishing.

What Islam is and why people love it.

Indonesians are better than Arabs, says Jusuf Kalla.

The Javanese are stupid hypocritical liars, among other things, as Javanese culture comes in for some stinging criticism.

Wayang should be promoted as an alternative to violent television shows such as SmackDown, says Jusuf Kalla.

On national and ethnic differences in Islam, normative and lived Islam.

The government is considering making animism an official religion while some conservative Muslim clerics are unhappy about the prospect.

Famous cultural anthropologist Clifford Geertz dies at the age of 80.

Rock group Dewa's lead guitarist Ahmad Dhani is featured in the Washington Post.

Multi-culturalism, or what Indonesians might call pluralism, is often spoken of as key to Indonesia's make-up and stability but this is likely wrong-headed.

Javanese language and script are dying and president Yudhoyono is one who is concerned.