Poetry: Two Reflections
Writer, translator, and educator Jeddie Sophronius submits two poems that feed the senses. Read more. Continue reading Poetry: Two Reflections
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Notes: On “Happy Stories, Mostly” by Norman Erikson Pasaribu
Go read “Happy Stories, Mostly” by Norman Erikson Pasaribu, translated by Tiffany Tsao. Continue reading Notes: On “Happy Stories, Mostly” by Norman Erikson Pasaribu
Interview: Nithia and Tati
“Our podcast is meant to be a sanctuary for when the world gets too dark and you just need someone to laugh with.” Continue reading Interview: Nithia and Tati
Discussion: Indonesian heritage and whiteness
Buah zine had a virtual discussion with three past interviewees about multi-Indonesian heritage. Listen to the conversation. Continue reading Discussion: Indonesian heritage and whiteness
Interview: Adithya Pratama
“I enjoy the aspect of the live performance. I enjoy the fact that, with theater, one performance will be very different from the other.” Continue reading Interview: Adithya Pratama
Interview: Pepe and Nike
“Especially the notion of Indonesian-ness is very problematic across history.” Continue reading Interview: Pepe and Nike
Interview: Kay Thebez
“What my Indonesian heritage means to me will also be in flux as I define and redefine it for myself through my process of learning.” Continue reading Interview: Kay Thebez
Interview: Adam de Boer
“Me going back and trying to insist on the difference, that we have a much more complicated history that should allow us to live much more nuanced experiences in this country.” Continue reading Interview: Adam de Boer
Poem: Tari Saman
Writer Ghina Furqan, who is based in West Java, Indonesia, shares a poem about tari saman. Continue reading Poem: Tari Saman
Interview: Pat Tanumihardja
“I always felt food was a way to bring people together and unite people.” Continue reading Interview: Pat Tanumihardja
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