Prayer, Incense, and Raminten’s Traces at Hamzah Batik
My steps that morning began on the south side of Malioboro. The Yogyakarta air was warm, sunlight reflecting off the old buildings along the street, even though the clock was only a few seconds before 10 a.m. I accidentally entered Beringharjo Market and took a moment to soak in the atmosphere. It was crowded, but […]
The 2025 Pacu Jalur Festival Successfully Promotes Indonesian Tourism Globally
Kuantan Singingi, Riau, August 26, 2025 – The “2025 Traditional Pacu Jalur Festival,” one of the flagship events of the Ministry of Tourism’s Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN), was successfully held in Teluk Kuantan, Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau, and is considered a success in promoting Indonesian tourism globally. Held from August 20-24, 2025, this event is […]
A Pilgrimage to Nishizaka Hill: Commemorating the Twenty-Six Martyrs of Nagasaki
The sun was shining brightly that afternoon when I got off at the Nagasaki Eki Mae stop, one of the busiest on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway Line 1. From there, I began a leisurely stroll, along the busy city sidewalk, crossed the zebra crossing, and then turned right as the road began to climb up […]
