Craig in Pleret Village

Roosters, Rice, and Cultural Spice

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September 15th 2008
This weekend we went to Yogyakarta and stayed with the families of two of our coworkers. Yogya has the undisputed reputation as the cultural center of the island, where Javanese traditions flourish. Not only is it a major hub for silverwork, Wayang puppetry, Batik, and traditional dance; but it is also a place where the Javanese language, both spoken and written, is practiced regularly. The curli ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Yogyakarta

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more