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Do you know about Durian?

​👑 The Kings of Indonesian Durian: A Guide to the Archipelago's Best ​When people talk about premium durian, names like Malaysia's Musang King often dominate the conversation. However, Indonesia holds a secret treasure trove of native durian varieties that boast some of the most complex, rich, and... read more

This is not Brazil but this is Indonesia, more precisely around Lake Toba, North Sumatra

Sabtunya masih di lampung selatan minggunya udh otw sumatra barat 🤣

Sumatra

The floods in West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh aren’t even over yet, and now Marapi is erupting and Aceh got hit by a quake. And it’s still not a ‘national disaster’? Sumatra is part of Indonesia too. You guys just take our resources and ruin our land. No wonder Aceh and Papua wanna be... read more

Homemade pempek 🤤

Pempek is a savory Indonesian fishcake dish originating from Palembang, South Sumatra. It is typically made from ground fish (often tenggiri or ikan gabus) and sago or tapioca starch, and seasoned with spices. Pempek is known for its chewy texture and is usually served with a sweet and sour sauce... read more

Culture

Let me tell you about Sigale-gale – it's a traditional dance from the Batak Toba people in North Sumatra. Basically, it’s performed using these huge wooden puppets, like 2 to 3 meters tall, with moving body parts. Usually 3 to 7 puppets dance together, accompanied by gondang drums and saluang... read more