After six years, I am very relieved that I am being very much occupied with enthusiasm to share whatever I feel and think about This Earth of Mankind, an Indonesian novel by the late Pramoedya Ananta Toer. The previous post detailed how much I have been struggling with enjoying Indonesian novels. … [Read more...]
UNESCO Designates The Birthdays Of 2 National Heroes As International Days
December 3, 2023 by
UNESCO closed its 42nd General Assembly in Paris, Wed (22/11) with the announcement that the birthdays of two Indonesian heroic figures, Keumalahayati and AA Navis, to be celebrated internationally, per Detikcom, Sat (2/12). The decision took into account UNESCO’s purpose and philosophy in the … [Read more...]
Indonesian Festival Hit ’24 Hours With Gaspar’ Sets Netflix Debut
December 1, 2023 by
Netflix has acquired Indonesian filmmaker Yosep Anggi Noen’s festival favorite film “24 Hours with Gaspar.” Adapted from a detective novel of the same title that was published in 2017 by Sabda Armandio, “24 Hours with Gaspar” follows the life of private detective Gaspar, who has only 24 hours to … [Read more...]
Did You Hear About . . . ? Gossip and care in the Indo American community in Queens
November 29, 2023 by
Gossip and care in the Indo American community in Queens. Awang Kitchen is an Indonesian restaurant along Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst, a half mile away from Queens Center Mall. This rumah makan, named after its founder and chef, Siliwanga, is known for large group get-togethers and big portions … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Love, Lies And Indomee” By Nuril Basri
November 18, 2023 by
Of course I’m angry, not just angry. Beyond rage. Furious. This isn’t a small thing. Yet they talked about marrying me off like we’re going to the salon to cut my hair. Hair grows back. Hello! This is marriage! Marriage means a whole new life with all those unknown unforeseeable things. Yes, I am … [Read more...]
