Posts with tag: Performing arts
Can Indonesian cultural products rival the Korean Wave?
Arts, Society, Top StoriesSandiaga Uno recently encouraged Indonesians to consume less Korean television and music in favour of local arts and cultural products. Many are sceptical.
Dangdut koplo takes centre stage
Arts, SocietyThe recent performance of a dangdut koplo song at the Presidential Palace was an important acknowledgement of an often-maligned musical genre.
Talking Indonesia: Chinese Indonesian performing arts
Arts, Society, Talking IndonesiaWhat does the history of Chinese Indonesian performing arts say about ethnic Chinese strategies for self-representation over time? Dr Charlotte Setijadi chats to Dr Josh Stenberg about this question and more in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.