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Javanese Gold – The Wonoboyo Hoard
One of the treasures on display in the National Museum in Jakarta is a priceless collection of golden jewellery and ceremonial objects found at Wonoboyo near Yogyakarta in Central Java. The hoard was discovered as recently as October 1990 on … Continue reading
Old Batavia – The Harbourmasters Tower
This lithograph from 1844 by C.W.M van de Velde shows Indonesian prahus alongside the landing dock or Aanleg Plaats on the Main Canal at the interior of Sunda Kelapa harbour. A harbour which is still used by the large Bugis … Continue reading
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A Journey Across Java – 2017
After a succesful journey last year, Heritage Destinations are repeating their ‘Journey Across Java’ this year with another small group of interested and interesting people. Beyond Bali, much of Indonesia is unknown to many Australians. But in many respects, Indonesia … Continue reading
Chance Encounters of the Indonesian Kind
We travel from Solo to Blitar by bus while on our 14 day ‘Journey Across Java’ tour. The bus is held up by a colourful street parade in a village as part of the Indonesian Independence Day celebrations. It is … Continue reading
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Kertanegara – A demonic King?
A Javanese chronicle relates that King Kertanegara was buried at Singhasari in East Java in 1295, three years after his death, and deified as a Shiva-Buddha. His temple tower is divided into two parts, the lower one Sivaitic or Hindu, … Continue reading
A Journey Across Flores
Beyond Bali, much of Indonesia is unknown to many Australians. But in many respects, Indonesia is Australia’s most important overall relationship. Yet the historical and cultural differences of our nearest neighbour are vast, possibly among the widest of any pair … Continue reading
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