Dance

Dancing into the elections
The replacement of dangdut with TikTok dances in the 2024 elections heralds a massive demographic shift in Indonesian political campaigning and beyond
Essay: Masked but not hidden
A small museum in Java is preserving a storytelling tradition, and the thoughts and feelings behind it
Review: Dancing the Feminine
A look into Indonesian migrant women, identity, and cultural performances. 
Dancing against violence
Not even Mount Kelud erupting could stop Yogyakarta's activists from standing up against violence to women as part of One Billion Rising
Review: Taking a musical journey in Sumatra
Margaret Kartomi’s life-long devotion to bringing Sumatran music to the world is revealed in her major contribution to analysing and preserving this musical heritage
The shadow of the Ayatollah
Indonesia’s Shi’i community is struggling to find the right balance between local traditions and its fascination with Iran
A second revolution?
Dangdut music continues to be a vital part of Indonesian popular culture
Moving with the times
An update on dance and music in the reformasi era
Surviving conflict
Aceh’s performing arts have blossomed despite the conflict and the tsunami
Hot debates
A law on pornography still divides the community
Demonstrating diversity
Photo-essay: Yogya’s community protests against the Pornography Bill
The end of fasting
Evolving performances at Hari Raya celebrations are a window into deeper cultural change
A new artistic order?
The arts scene has changed radically since 1998, but some of the old uncertainties remain
Festival Mata Air
A community takes a fresh look at water
Confidence crisis for Bali’s women mask dancers

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