Indonesia

Barong Dance in Bali is still one of the most celebrated cultural traditions in Indonesia, which is a mixture of mythology, music and spiritual symbolism. You can enjoy performances at the cultural festival near the Taman Ayun Temple, and at any of the tourist shows set throughout the island. But there is a question of how much depth is gained …

Bali’s Taman Ayun Barong Festival provides visitors with a chance to experience Balinese performance outside of the beachfront clubs and nightlife. The event, which features cultural activities, performances and exhibitions, celebrates the Barong traditions in Pura Taman Ayun, Mengwi, Badung on 16–17 October 2026. Indonesia’s official tourism site states that admission is free. Arranging and following the rules associated with …

Indonesia is moving toward a massive 575-kilometre long “Giant Sea wall” that converts the northern coast of Java into a concrete fortification and oversees arresting coastal erosion, thereby safeguarding millions of city dwellers against landslides, rising sea levels and severe land subsidence. The project will span the Banten- Jakarta-Indonesia’s northern coast up to East Java, one of Indonesia’s most urbanized …

Looking for Nusa Penida Festival 2026 tickets? The timing of the boats can make a huge difference, particularly when it’s a busy festival time. The event will take place on 8-10 October 2026 and will feature cultural activities, traditional activities, local edibles, outdoor activities and conservation activities. The two main choices are fast boats from Sanur to Nusa Penida and …

Governments are setting up programs to support people’s incomes, and such schemes have become vulnerable to scams online, where Indonesia’s Bantuan Subsidi Upah (BSU) is one of the scams now using this support. Registration links that appear in the Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Telegram can deceive recipients with financial promises, offering to provide financial support in return for user data. …

The Nomor Induk Kependudukan (NIK) is the identification number that can be used by workers to check their Bantuan Subsidi Upah (BSU) 2026 status using the JMO and Pospay Apps. The payment of Rp900,000 is a lump-sum amount for eligible workers, and the mobile application has been offered as an alternative if the official BSU website has a lot of …

The Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy 2026 is featuring a big programme in Solo and Yogyakarta, which is meant to highlight the gastronomy of Indonesia. It will be held from September 26 to October 4, 2026, where traditional food, contemporary gastronomy, heritage, crafts and cultural experiences will all be featured. The visit offers opportunities to participate in markets and culinary demonstrations, taste …

The Indonesia Gourmet Guide and Indonesia Local Eateries Guide are coming to the fore in 2026, bringing the world a taste of Indonesia’s culinary scene. Both are presented at Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy 2026 whose main programme is focused on Solo and Yogyakarta from September 26 to October 4. The two guides focus on two aspects of Indonesian food culture: restaurant …

The UAE has announced a new 1.6 million USD Humanitarian Innovation Centre at one of Indonesia’s top universities, which will help further foster collaboration between humanitarian actors based in the UAE and the organisation around the world. The announcement was made by Sharjah”s Deputy Ruler, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi. The Jawaher Al Qasimi Centre for Humanitarian …

The Hudoq Festival 2026 is one of the rare festivals that gives tourists a glimpse of the peculiar Dayak tradition in East Kalimantan. Hudoq Pekayang is a sacred masked dance and a series of agricultural ceremonies and community festivals related to the rice planting period, which is held in the village of Mahakam Ulu. If you’re traveling to Hudoq Pekayang …