Cover Story

Beauty and Ugliness

This portly, naïve-looking sculptor recognizes that art need not always produce works that are physically elegant and refined; it can also involve novelty and a spirit that seeks greater dynamism, giving rise to multiple interpretations of beauty...more

Features
- Bali
  
  The Essential Water of Life
  
  Most residents of Indonesia are probably not as familiar with the Melasti ritual as with Nyepi, which is celebrated by Hindus in Indonesia every March or early April and is also a national public holiday. Nyepi is celebrated at Sasih Kesanga each year, based on astronomical calculations in the Hindu Saka calendar, which differs slightly from the Gregorian calendar...more
- Destinations
  
  Garut’s Hidden Waterfalls
  
  When I read a backpacker's report of a trip to Garut, which stated that Curug Orok (curug = waterfall, orok = newborn baby) was too far to reach, I was immediately fascinated. Could it really be that difficult to get to this famously beautiful waterfall? So as soon as I finished covering the story on silkworm cultivation in Garut, I made a point of stopping off at the Garut Regency Tourism Service and talking with Ibu Pepy, one of their tourism promotion staff...more
- Yogyakarta
  
  Becoming the Leader with Golden Wild Silk
  
  Indonesia now has a perfect opportunity to catch up with those countries: Golden wild silk, the like of which is found nowhere else, is being seriously cultivated, and Indonesia may well take over from these more established silk producers. Indonesia's seriousness about cultivating wild silk is evident from the increasing utilization of previously empty land. This can be seen, for example, in Karangtengah village, Yogyakarta...more
Departments
- Perspective
  
  Creating Real, Lasting Value for Indonesian Tourism: A Mega Proposal
  
  As we enter month two of Visit Indonesia Year it’s time to ask some serious questions about the future of Indonesian tourism. we have seen some TV advertising, heard nationalistic slogans and read about event plans, but what does it really take to turn Indonesia into a world beating destination? PATA Chapter Chairman Alistair G. Speirs has some fresh and innovative ideas....more
- Photo Gallery
  
  Imlek: Mengambil Hikmah dari Perayaannya
  
  Menurut sejarahnya, Imlek (Sin Tjia) merupakan perayaan yang dilakukan para petani di Cina untuk menyambut musim semi. Biasanya, perayaan Imlek meliputi acara sembahyangan yang merupakan sujud syukur serta doa harapan di tahun mendatang dan perayaan Cap Go Meh (15 hari setelah hari raya Imlek)...more
- Event
  
  Seren Taun - Kedamaian “Negeri di Awan”
  
  Deru iring-iringan 9 kendaraan of-road–usai sudah. Suasana perjalanan yang sebelumnya penuh tantangan melewati jalan bebatuan dengan kondisi kelokan tajam naik turun bukit, dengan ketegangan yang selalu menemani, berakhir saat kendaraan menyentuh lahan parkir–‘negeri di awan' ini. Ketegangan berganti damai, kengerian jurang di kiri-kanan jalan yang sebelumnya dilewati menjelma menjadi kesejukan yang dalam menyentuh hati...more