September 2009
5 posts
Angklung is Up for Registration at UNESCO
Translation by Mika Halpin Hasanah
Saung Angklung Udjo registrates Angklung, the Indonesian traditional music instrument made of bamboo, at UNESCO in order to protect the instrument as one of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. The registration was made on Wednesday, 26 August 2009, facilitated by the Department of Education, the Coordinating Ministry of Welfare Affairs, and the Department of...
Indonesian Batik as The World Cultural Heritage
Translation by: Susy Violina and Mika Halpin H
Batik is identical to Indonesia, but it does not mean other countries cannot produce it. Our neighbors, such as Malaysia, Singapore, even China are also producing batik with quite diverse motives. However, it does not make the international recognition of Indonesian Batik fade away.
It is proven by reinforcement of Indonesian Batik as World...
Great Indonesia? What Is It?
Great Indonesia, this is our website title for the English version. Actually, we are quite confuse of choosing the right term (or should we say a well-heard term) of “Indonesia Berprestasi”. But, never mind, as long as we still can deliver the same messages and spirits of the original website. Actually, if you are Indonesian, then you can visit our website here:...