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At times he wore the broadest smile. But in other moments it looked more of a grimace. Barack Obama today embraced his visit to southeast Asia by donning a traditional Indonesian shirt of loud ...

Explore how batik, as a common language, plays a significant role in Singapore's diplomacy and strengthens cultural ...

Although most visitors associate the Indonesian island of Bali with sun, sand, and surf, there’s a whole other world once you travel inland to the lush, tropical-forested region of Ubud. This is ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Batik, the intricate wax-resist dyeing technique that adorns fabrics in Indonesia, is more than just a craft. It's a cultural heritage deeply embedded in the nation's identity. Today, ...

In short: Indonesian airline Batik Air has announced it will fly from Canberra to Bali three times a week from June. It is only the second airline to announce international flights out of Canberra ...

Traditional bolero: A visitor looks at one of the most popular pieces in the exhibition, a ceremonial jacket from Lampung. A retired Australian pediatrician shows his love for Balinese batik in a ...