# culture

Indonesian Embassy Turns Ottawa Office into Batik Runway

Indonesia turned its Ottawa embassy into a runway, showcasing centuries of batik tradition through fashion, music and cultural diplomacy.
Lifestyle Oct 4, 2026 | 1:46 pm

Bali Gives Businesses until April 2027 to Add Balinese Script to Signs

Bali has given businesses and public facilities until April 2027 to comply with rules requiring Balinese script on signs.
Lifestyle Sep 27, 2026 | 9:59 am

Ye’s Jakarta Concert Attracts Fans from 73 Countries in First-Day Sales

More than half of first-day ticket purchases for Ye’s Jakarta concert came from overseas fans across 73 countries, organizers say.
Lifestyle Sep 15, 2026 | 9:10 pm

Indonesian Carnival Act Draws Backlash Over KKK-Like Costumes, Alleged Satanic Imagery

A Pekalongan carnival performance draws backlash over costumes and symbols linked by social media users to Satanism and the KKK.
News Sep 14, 2026 | 2:05 pm

IDCO Celebrates 10 Years of Developing Indonesian Ballet Talent

IDCO’s 10th-anniversary Cinderella production celebrates ballet while highlighting a pathway for Indonesian dancers to the world stage.
Lifestyle Aug 31, 2026 | 3:40 pm

Sade Village Fire Devastates Lombok Cultural Landmark, Destroys Ancient Manuscripts

A fire destroyed 120 traditional homes in Lombok’s Sade Village, leaving 320 people homeless and damaging ancient Sasak manuscripts.
News Aug 24, 2026 | 1:36 pm

Aceh Regency Tells Merchants to Stop Business during Call to Prayer

Southwest Aceh has ordered merchants to halt sales during five daily Muslim prayer times, with repeat violators facing sanctions.
Lifestyle Aug 20, 2026 | 5:46 pm

10 Indonesian Independence Day Games and How to Play Them

From cracker eating to greasy pole climbing, discover 10 traditional games Indonesians play to celebrate Independence Day.
Lifestyle Aug 13, 2026 | 7:18 pm

Comedian Christian Giacobbe Criticizes Foreigners After Bali Running Club Backlash

Christian Giacobbe urged foreigners living in Indonesia to respect local culture after a Bali running club faced discrimination allegations.
Lifestyle Jul 25, 2026 | 4:34 am

FBI Chief Hands Over Smuggled Indonesian Artifacts to Prabowo

The US returned illegally smuggled Papuan cultural artifacts during FBI Director Kash Patel's meeting with President Prabowo in Jakarta.
News Jul 23, 2026 | 10:55 am

Japan's Parliament Enshrines Male-Only Succession for the Shrinking Imperial Family

Princess Aiko is hugely popular, and many Japanese want her to be Naruhito's successor, but she is ineligible because she is a woman.
Lifestyle Jul 17, 2026 | 5:09 pm

US Returns Two Stolen 8th-Century Bronze Buddha Statues to Indonesia

The US has returned two 8th-century bronze Buddha statues looted from Indonesia decades ago.
News Jul 10, 2026 | 5:54 pm

Prabowo, Modi Inspect Prambanan Ahead of Joint Restoration Project

Prabowo and Modi visited Prambanan after Indonesia and India agreed to jointly restore the UNESCO-listed temple complex.
News Jul 8, 2026 | 2:42 pm

Debate Erupts in Makassar After Ethnic Chinese Student Fails Flag-Bearer Selection

A flag-bearer selection dispute in South Sulawesi sparked debate after an ethnic Chinese student ranked in the top three was excluded.
News May 29, 2026 | 12:19 pm

Prabowo's 1,098 Sacrificial Cattle Funded by State Budget

Lawmakers said state-funded presidential qurban cattle donations are a longstanding social assistance tradition.
News May 27, 2026 | 6:49 pm

Chinese Embassy Unveils Xi Jinping Governance Book in Indonesia

China launched Xi Jinping’s latest governance book in Jakarta, highlighting ties and development lessons for Indonesia.
News Apr 28, 2026 | 8:38 pm

No Red Carpet, Higher Bills: Indonesia’s Hajj Season Opens Under Pressure

Under Indonesia’s 2026 Hajj financing structure, total pilgrimage costs stand at Rp 87.4 million ($5,056) per pilgrim.
News Apr 24, 2026 | 8:00 am

Australia–Indonesia Film Festival Returns with 11-City Lineup

FSAI 2026 will screen Australian and Indonesian films in 11 cities, featuring open-air cinema and industry masterclasses.
Lifestyle Apr 22, 2026 | 6:37 pm