A new website and app celebrating all things batik aim to educate people on the colourful fabrics from Indonesia.
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Renowned designer Merdi Sihombing speaks about pioneering eco and vegan fashion in Indonesia and supporting community development in the most remote areas of the country.
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Germany has a reputation for liberalism, but there has been an increase in racist attacks on Muslims and Asian. Southeast Asian residents of Berlin talk about far-right parties, anti-immigrant sentiment and their thoughts on the future.
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When was the last time you went to the post office to mail a handwritten postcard? Members of the Postcrossing project pick up pen and paper almost every day – and make like-minded friends across the globe along the way.
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Gastrodiplomacy has become a popular way to foster cultural exchange between different countries. Goethe-Institut Indonesia follows suit by organizing a project called “Wanderlust Küche”, which pairs an Indonesian with a German chef to create culinary magic together.
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This summer, I had the chance to attend three concerts by some of my all-time favorite bands and musicians: Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam and Incubus. Join me as I walk down memory lane leading me to days filled with warmth, incredible energy and the sound of my youth.
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The common link between feminism and pop culture was the golden thread for a 10-day networking trip to Berlin, which saw 15 cultural practitioners, artists and activists from Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand recently travel to the German capital.
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The graphic novel “38 and Pregnant” by Hera Diani, which chronicles the highs and lows of her first pregnancy, contains witty and clever observations of the mother-to-be.
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Being in a relationship with someone suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder can seem like an impossible task. I tried – but in the end, I had to walk away, for my own sake.
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Due to the global rise of populism, nationalism and conservative movements, cross-cultural projects and interfaith dialogues can play a crucial role in fostering mutual understanding and tolerance.
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Music can evoke the full range of human emotions: from happy to sad, from nostalgic to cheerful and from tense to relaxed. Certain songs remind us of special moments, and they help us travel back in time to remember a person, a feeling or a memorable event.
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Looking at the past and comparing it with the present can sometimes really put things into perspective. Do you still remember what it was like before you could look up the answer to any imaginable question on Google? When you had to go to a travel agent and look at actual brochures and catalogues to plan your next vacation instead of simply opening TripAdvisor on your iPhone?
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They’ve been flying regularly before they could even walk, speak several languages and have close friends in countries all over the world. But when you ask the simple question “Where are you from?” they hesitate with the answer. “Third culture kids,” also termed global nomads, are citizens of the world, but often feel they lack a real home.
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