In this Focus, C2O's Kathleen Azali talks about Tanjung Perak, the iconic cape in Surabaya, it's history, and the recently held Perak Project, an exhibition dedicated to its legacy. Find out why Tanjung Perak is a landmark Indonesian's shouldn't forget, what it has become after many years, and how artists participating in Perak Project view the cape.
Taking a look at one of the best batik makers, history of batik and its relation to the Indonesian history. Understanding the characteristics of the fabric's color and pattern to took a closer glimpse of the perspective of batik as the representation of Indonesian culture.
Ayorek! and C2O's Anitha Silvia takes us on a tour of Surabaya's Arab Village accompanied by the beautiful photography of Erlin Goentoro, where visitors are surrounded with the unique blend of Indonesian and Arabic culture. Take a read and find out why this section of Surabaya is much celebrated, and is a worthy destination for those visiting the second largest city in Indonesia.
Visit the city of Blitar to drop by Bung Karno Museum, A museum built to commemorate Indonesia’s very first president. Visit to see how one of the most important figure in the history shaped Indonesia, and also to experience the mysticism associated with the building itself.
“A great country is one who appreciate their history” is a popular saying Indonesia. Recently, there has been an increasing awareness of preserving history by building a strong archive culture. The Indonesian Music Museum is one of the institution that focuses on archiving the history of music in Indonesia.
With the rising awareness of the importance of environmental conservation, housing options that offer eco-friendly concepts becomes a major alternative. Kampung Lumbung is one example of a housing that is both interesting and representative of the concept. More than just a green building, they also give special attention to the conservation of Eastern Java architecture.
