Being 'Indo'

Being 'Indo'

In a series of weekly articles Inside Indonesia explores the complex stories of ‘Indo’ history and identity
Reggae revolution

Reggae revolution

Dreadlocked Indonesians adopt the Jamaican music form to speak of local socio-political issues
Postcolonial neglect in Holland

Postcolonial neglect in Holland

Colonial and anticolonial sentiments lead Dutch scholars to ignore and marginalise Indies postcolonial history
Of fishers and men

Of fishers and men

Indonesians held in detention in Australia for people smuggling are there because of poverty
Teaching for life

Teaching for life

After leaving Indonesia in the bitter fallout of the attempted coup of 1965, Lien Lee dedicated herself to teaching Australian students about her homeland
Stars and stereotypes

Stars and stereotypes

The big business of Indo celebrities creates illusory expectations but things may be changing
In-between and inside-out

In-between and inside-out

A young Dutch woman with Indonesian roots moves to Jakarta with a mission, but finds culture clashes hard to avoid
Living with Merapi

Living with Merapi

In the face of disaster, communities in the shadow of the volcano hold fast to their traditional beliefs
Review: Muslims in Southeast Asia

Review: Muslims in Southeast Asia

This new collection of essays details the ever-changing relationships between Muslims in Southeast Asia, their nations and the Middle East
Indies memories in bronze and stone

Indies memories in bronze and stone

Indies war memorials get a place in the Dutch landscape but the particular burden of their history remains on Indies’ shoulders
Too busy to fight?

Too busy to fight?

A new approach to security in Poso yields unexpected results
One Islamic community, two rival sisters

One Islamic community, two rival sisters

Members of Lombok’s largest Islamic organisation celebrate an anniversary while trying to put their past behind them
Review: Modern family

Review: Modern family

Leila S. Chudori’s latest novel raises poignant questions about family, home and belonging
Review: Remembering everyday life

Review: Remembering everyday life

A film opens a window into an extraordinary documentary film and sound archive of contemporary Indonesia
Coffee and comedy

Coffee and comedy

A portrayal of village life suggests alternate model of piety in Aceh
An ocean of rubbish

An ocean of rubbish

Innovative projects in Bali point to ways Indonesia might deal with its growing waste management problem

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