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Test Post for WordPress
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Test Post for WordPress
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Joseph Conrad in Singapore
A metal plaque dedicated to Joseph Conrad stands in front of the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. The text on the memorial describes Conrad as a “British Master Mariner and great English writer who made Singapore and the whole of Southeast … Continue reading
2013 – 2023 The top ten posts of the decade
After 10 years of blogging there have been 152502 views by thousands of followers and here are the top blogs of all time. Please go to the search button to find the blogs you may have missed. Thanks to all … Continue reading
The Makalamau Drum is shattered in Museum fire (Updated)
The largest Dong Son type drum found in Indonesia is the Makalamau Drum which was discovered on the island of Sangeang off the island of Sumbawa. The Makalamau Drum is 122 centimetres in diameter and in the centre is a … Continue reading
The Glass Islands – Book Review
THE GLASS ISLANDS, by Mark Heyward Published by Monsoon Books Reviewed by Ian Burnet Mark Heyward in his book ‘The Glass Islands’ tells the story of building a family home on the Indonesian island of Lombok. However, he has achieved … Continue reading
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Max Havelaar and the Path to Indonesian Independence
From the 19th Century, coffee grown in Java was traded across the world and was so popular that in the United States that a ‘cup of Java’ was America’s favourite beverage. In its original state, Java coffee is 100 percent … Continue reading
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The Makalamau Drum of Sangeang Island
The Đông Sơn drum is a type of ancient bronze drum created by the Đông Sơn culture that existed in north Vietnam. The drums were produced from about 600 BCE or earlier until the third century; they are one of the … Continue reading
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