How Indonesian women view foreign men, are they low class trash, are the cultural barriers too great?

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.