Culture

  • Nasi Grombyang: Pemalang’s Floating Broth

    Nasi Grombyang: Pemalang’s Floating Broth

    Discover Nasi Grombyang — Pemalang’s traditional floating-broth rice. Learn its history, signature ingredients, and why it’s a must-try cultural dish.

  • Gatot: Old-School Cassava Cake That Still Thrives

    Gatot: Old-School Cassava Cake That Still Thrives

    Traditional Javanese gatot—made from dried cassava—remains a beloved snack. Explore its origins, how it’s made, and why it stays popular today.

  • Try Sutrisno’s Parenting Philosophy

    Try Sutrisno’s Parenting Philosophy

    Try Sutrisno’s new book unveils four-pillar parenting: faith, discipline, Javanese values, and nationalism—guiding modern Indonesian families.

  • Music as Indonesia’s Strongest Unifier

    Music as Indonesia’s Strongest Unifier

    Minister Fadli highlights music as Indonesia’s strongest unifying force, driving cultural identity and supporting the nation’s creative and economic growth.

  • It’s Geek Time! Comic Paradise 5 Rocks Yogyakarta, October 18–19: Ready to Connect 350+ Creators and Your Passions!

    It’s Geek Time! Comic Paradise 5 Rocks Yogyakarta, October 18–19: Ready to Connect 350+ Creators and Your Passions!

    Get ready, geeks and creators! Comic Paradise 5 (Comipara 5) returns to Yogyakarta on October 18–19, 2025, at the Jogja Expo Center. With over 350 creator booths, talk shows, editor clinics, cosplay, and fantasy-themed missions, this festival bridges creators, fans, and industry—celebrating Indonesia’s vibrant comic culture.

  • Batik Must Be Preserved Through Innovation and Transformative Steps

    Batik Must Be Preserved Through Innovation and Transformative Steps

    The Jogja International Batik Biennale (JIBB) 2025 emphasizes preserving batik through innovation and collaboration. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X calls for transformative steps in production, marketing, and support systems to keep batik relevant globally. The event celebrates Yogyakarta’s legacy as the World Batik City and promotes batik as a living heritage uniting tradition and modernity.