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.
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Culture
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.
Culture
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Kisses Indonesian Flag in Jakarta Concert
Green Day’s concert in Jakarta was filled with electrifying moments, including when lead vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong kissed and draped the Indonesian flag over his shoulders while performing. Discover more.
Culture
Buddhists Observe Magha Puja at Borobudur Temple
Thousands of Buddhists gathered at Borobudur Temple’s Lumbini Park in Magelang, Central Java, oto commemorate Magha Puja. Learn more.
Culture
JIS Encourages Maroon 5 Concertgoers to Use Public Transport
The management of Jakarta International Stadium is urging attendees of the Maroon 5 concert to use public transportation to avoid congestion around the venue before and after the event. Learn more.
