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THE AFTERMATH OF THE INFERNO

The Jakarta Post
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS  I  ERWIN SUPANDI

16099563296_4dff62bf76_o The traditional trade center Pasar Klewer, Solo, inaugurated in 1971 and had over time gained prominence as both commercial and cultural place of the city, was razed by fire on 27 December, devastating most part of the 2-storey building. It was one of the first textile markets in Indonesia, and later developed into one of the biggest. Over 1500 kiosks were burnt overnight, causing hundreds of million dollars in losses and over 3000 unemployed. Continue reading “THE AFTERMATH OF THE INFERNO”

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History

House of Pitung

TEXT  I  OLIVIA BERNADETTE PHOTOGRAPHS  I  MARIA FITRIA PERTIWI PUTRI North Jakarta, aside from the heavy-loaded traffic to and fro the biggest sea port of Indonesia, there is a hidden cultural heritage. Rumah Si Pitung (House of Pitung) is a big residence that was once owned by the richest fish merchant in Marunda. Pitung is considered as a local hero, the Betawi version of Robin … Continue reading House of Pitung

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The contemplation of st. John

John Climacus was an exceptional person in the history of Western theology because he was revered to as a saint by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church even though there was no any records about his life. His study about the stages in contemplative prayers was part of his teaching that lasts until today’s practice of Christianity. Continue reading The contemplation of st. John

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The rooster church of Menteng

Multiple pyramid-shaped roofs supported by large pillars as typically seen in art deco style is the main design features of GPIB Paulus Church in Menteng, Jakarta. Built in 1935 in the wake of the early 20th century economic crisis, then known as malaise period, the Dutch communities in the far colony had barely made it through with the financing after collecting enough donation from patrons … Continue reading The rooster church of Menteng

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