Author Archives: ASEAN

The Magic Crocodile Story, Indonesian Folklore From Papua

Once upon a time, on the banks of the Tami River in Papua, there was a husband and wife waiting for a child to come. The husband, named Towjatuwa, was very nervous because his wife, who was pregnant, had difficulty giving birth. There is only one way to help his wife give birth, namely by […]

Telaga Rawa Pening, Indonesian Folklore from Java

In ancient times, in the valley of Mount Telomayo lived a couple named Ki Hajar and Nyai Selakanta. They live modestly and have not been blessed with offspring. Ki Hajar finally decided to go as a hermit on Mount Telomoyo to beg the Almighty for the gift of a child. After a long time Ki […]

President Mikronesia Ternyata Memiliki Darah Pribumi Indonesia

Presiden Federasi Serikat Mikronesia Peter M. Christian ternyata masih memiliki darah Indonesia. Demikian diungkapkan Presiden Joko Widodo dalam pernyataan pers bersama Christian di Ruang Teratai, Istana Presiden Bogor, Rabu (18/7/2018). “Indonesia merupakan negara yang tidak asing bagi Presiden Christian. Beliau memiliki darah keturunan Indonesia, yaitu keturunan Maluku, generasi ketiga di Mikronesia,” ujar Jokowi. Jokowi mengatakan, […]