Culture Minister Involves 100 Historians to Revise Indonesian History Books
Over 100 historians are participating in the comprehensive revision of Indonesia’s official history books to present updated and academically verified narratives. Read more.
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Culture
Culture
Bali Governor Inaugurates First Balinese Hindu Temple in the Netherlands
Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, officially inaugurated and blessed the Pura Santa Citta Bhuwana, the first Balinese Hindu temple in Europe, located in the Netherlands. Read more.
Culture
Akpol Cadets Celebrate Galungan at the Interfaith Cultural Arts Carnival
On Saturday (26/4/2024), cadets from the Indonesian Police Academy (Akpol) took part in the Interfaith Cultural Arts Carnival and Ogoh-ogoh Parade in Semarang City, honoring the sacred Galungan celebration. The event began at Semarang City Hall and concluded at Pancasila Field, Simpang Lima.
Culture
Indonesia Declares 19 April as National Kris Day
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon declared 19 April as National Kris Day to promote awareness and preservation of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. Learn more.
Culture
Bali Governor Rejects Two-Child Policy to Preserve Local Culture
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has rejected the national two-child family planning, better-known locally as KB, policy, to sustain the island’s unique cultural heritage. Read more.
Culture
Award-Winning Indonesian Films Showcased in Rome
Three acclaimed Indonesian films were featured at the 22nd Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy, during a special “Indonesian Day” hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in Rome. Learn more.
Culture
15,000 Hindus Participate in Melasti Ceremony at Tanah Lot
Around 15,000 Hindu worshippers from five villages in Kediri District, Tabanan, Bali, gathered at Tanah Lot on Wednesday (26/3/2025) for the Melasti purification ceremony ahead of Nyepi, the Day of Silence. Read more.
Culture
Yogyakarta Closes Plengkung Nirbaya for Conservation
The Yogyakarta administration has permanently closed vehicle access to Plengkung Nirbaya, better known as Plengkung Gading, to preserve the cultural heritage site. Learn more.
Culture
Bali Governor Offers Incentives for Nyoman and Ketut Babies
Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced financial incentives for babies named Nyoman and Ketut, starting in 2025, to preserve traditional Balinese naming customs.
Culture
Damai Cartenz Task Force Seizes Six Firearms and 800 Rounds of Ammunition for KKB
The Damai Cartenz Task Force, in collaboration with Keerom Sub-regional Police, seized six firearms of various types and 800 rounds of ammunition in Keerom Regency, Papua. Learn more.
Culture
Toraja’s Spotted Buffalo Registered as Communal Intellectual Property
The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has officially registered “Tedong Bonga”, the Toraja spotted buffalo, as a communal intellectual property in the category of genetic resources. Learn more.
Culture
Indonesia to Introduce 'Love Curriculum' in Islamic Schools
The Ministry of Religious Affairs will soon implement the "Love Curriculum" in Islamic schools, or madrasas, to promote solidarity and prevent discrimination.
