"In this book about the world's largest Muslim nation, readers will learn about the unique geography and rich culture found in this archipelago. With the help of detailed photographs, fun sidebars, and quick facts, kids will discover Indonesia's history, customs, government, and more. Some chapters also cover interesting topics like Indonesia's art, food, and holidays. This sprawling and diverse country has a fascinating culture that is sure to inspire...

With the world's fourth-largest population, Indonesia is market you can't afford to miss. But to succeed here - and avoid costly failure - you need proper preparation. The Doing Business in Indonesia video is a complete training program and Indonesia business guide. It's loaded with Indonesian cultural facts, and essential information on Indonesian social and business customs. For example, you'll need new communication skills to read body language...

In a small village in Java, Indonesia, three young Muslim girls begin to explore their passion for heavy metal music after watching a Metallica concert on YouTube. They worry about what their parents and friends--and even their Imam--will think about the new interest. But they persevere regardless, and find new meaning in their lives and new ways to connect to their religion.

Complements our other program made in 2002 "Bali Traditions and Tourism”. Focus area Geography and Tourism. Looks at benefits of tourism and more deeply at negative effects of tourism than the earlier program, especially inappropriate development, traffic, air,water and visual pollution, poor waste disposal practices. The rest of the program focuses on those working outside the tourism industry in villages and rice cultivation. Includes the cooperative,...

Our Asian Neighbours is a series of films that aims to convey everyday life in Asia and promote greater understanding of often complex societies. This series is devoted to Indonesia and brings to life its people and their culture. Each program captures the lifestyle of a different individual in their own environment and from their own perspective. Copyright - 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.

Indonesia is among Australia's closest neighbours and one of the world's most populous countries. Over 80 percent of its people are Muslim. The military plays a significant role in politics in Indonesia and at the time of filming, the government was headed by President Suharto, an army general. This series looks at the lives of seven very different people, all Indonesian. Through these individuals, we gain contrasting perspectives on Indonesia which...

For Australian documentary filmmaker John Darling, the tragic events of 12 October 2002 compelled him to re-establish his links with Bali that spanned some 30 years. John had lived, researched and made films in Bali for 17 years from the 1970s to the 1990s, and The healing of Bali is his observation of the Balinese response to the bombings and the aftermath. His film presents an intimate insight into traditional and modern Balinese methods of grieving...

Whether you want to trek volcanic Mount Rinjani, surf the Bukit Peninsula or visit holistic healers in Ubud, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Bali and Lombok have to offer. Two neighboring islands nestled in the Indonesian archipelago, Bali and Lombok are blessed with a wealth of natural beauty. And with each island offering its own distinct identity and rich culture, this double-destination has something for everyone....

Each year the Sea Nomads of Indonesia sail on fishing and trading expeditions across the vast and dangerous seas that bind together their island nation. Sometimes they venture as far as northern Australia (di bawah angin / below the wind) in search of trochus, trepang (a gourmet seaslug), shark fin and other marine species.. The modern world has now encroached upon the traditional way of life of these fisherfolk. Local fishing grounds no longer yield...

A re-release of an acclaimed documentary classic by John Darling - A film about the life and death of the 116-year-old Balinese Master-Artist. In April 1978, in a village situated in the fertile central hills of Bali, the island's greatest living artist died at the age of 116. Lempad's longevity was cause enough for wonder, but the magnificent body of art and architecture that he left behind is a greater tribute to an unusual man. He lived his creative...