Berlage on Aperdi/Algemeene Building in Surabaya
Designed by Hendrik Petrus Berlage, Gedung Algemeene—aka Aperdi or Gedung Singa—can be found on Jalan Jembatan Merah in the city of Surabaya, Indonesia.
Gandaran: “Gojlokan” (Hazing) a Wedding inKampung Arab
Looking spectacular for a young man his age, Ahmad—in a golden brown coat and, white shirt, turban, and jasmine garland—was paraded out of his home by dozens of men and two ...
Mapping & illustrating Kampung Arab
An interview with Nitchii, an illustrator from LOS (illustrators' collective based in Surabaya), who made a few illustrations about Kampung Arab.
Merebut Ruang Kota: Action of the Poor in Surabaya 1900-1960s
"Merebut Ruang Kota" is a book based on the dissertation of Purnawan Basundoro, tracking the space acquisition by poor people in Surabaya from 1900 to 1960s. Poverty here means ...
Rumah Abu Han Documentary
A 22-minute documentary on a the oldest Chinese ancestral house in Surabaya, produced and released in 2011 by Kevin Reinaldo Arffandy for his final year assignment, and produced ...
An afternoon walk in Pasar Pabean and Kampung Arab
The buzzing life in Pasar Pabean's vibrant fish market and Ampel and Arab quarter in Surabaya as it's nearing sholat time during the fasting month.
Stories of the blind in Surabaya
How do blind people live in the city of Surabaya? Just like many people, students and teachers in SMPLB A YPAB display their prowess in playing music, ping pong, massage, teaching ...
The forgotten trails and life behind Surabaya’s tram
Both pantograph poles still stand nonchalantly, watching over the bustling crowds walking along Jalan Rajawali every day with no signs that they will succumb to the changing ...
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Makassar: Water in Kampung Pisang
Living in a swampy area like Kampung Pisang requires citizens to use the tap water for drinking and eating. As for washing, residents continue to use the water from the wells that ...
The Charm of a Village on the Riverbank: Strenkali Bratang Tangkis
“The beauty of a riverbank village will charm you when you visit Bratang Tangkis,” said Mr. Gatot Subroto. What attracted visitors to this village when it began ...