Vietnam is often described as culturally close to East Asia, sharing Confucian values, bureaucratic traditions, and social norms. Many of these values are commonly associated with China, Korea, and Japan.
Category: Southeast Asian Culture and Identity
Minangkabau heritage across the strait: the story of Negeri Sembilan and West SumatraMinangkabau heritage across the strait: the story of Negeri Sembilan and West Sumatra
When people mention the word “Minangkabau” in a historical context, it refers to a classical Malay kingdom centered in Pagaruyung. With territories stretching from the western coast of the Indian
Yogyakarta Sultanate: Why Yogyakarta Holds a Special Place in Indonesia?Yogyakarta Sultanate: Why Yogyakarta Holds a Special Place in Indonesia?
The Yogyakarta Sultanate is a Javanese monarchy established in 1755 following the Treaty of Giyanti. This treaty led to a split of the powerful Mataram Sultanate into Yogyakarta and Surakarta.
Chinese Indonesian complete history: From Traders to CitizensChinese Indonesian complete history: From Traders to Citizens
Indonesia with its national motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity), strives to ensure equal treatment for all ethnicities across their archipelago. The commitment is particularly significant in the
Bali Culture History: The story of resilience and cultural preservationBali Culture History: The story of resilience and cultural preservation
Balinese culture, which has existed for many centuries, is mainly found on the island of Bali. It is famously characterized by a unique form of Hinduism, which blends local animistic
Indo People in Indonesia: Celebrating Dutch-Indo Heritage and LegacyIndo People in Indonesia: Celebrating Dutch-Indo Heritage and Legacy
According to the 2020 national census, the population of Indonesia reached 270 million people. From its large population, Indonesia possesses over 1,300 ethnic groups with Javanese (40%) as the largest