Ondel-Ondel: The Giant Betawi Puppets That Ward Off Evil Spirits
Walk through certain neighborhoods in Jakarta during a local celebration and you might come face to face with a towering […]
Folklore
Local legends, moral parables, and cautionary tales passed down through oral tradition — what they meant, and what they still teach.
Nyi Roro Kidul: The Sea Queen Every Javanese Child Grows Up Fearing
Along the southern coast of Java, hotel staff still leave a specific room permanently unbooked, out of respect rather than