Cenk Blonk – Balinese Shadow Puppet Road Show.
By Maria Bakkalapulo – story first published in Songlines in 2007. Tonight, tucked deep in the heartland is a performance by one of Bali’s most popular…
Tsunami Tourism in Banda Aceh
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) Original broadcast on The World (PRI / BBC), for the full radio + photo essay, click here – THE WORLD /…
Tumpek Wayang, A Special Blessing Ceremony in Bali
Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, the ancient form of story telling called wayang kulit originated on the Indonesian island of Java. For…
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