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.
The Last “Crocodile” Waste
Everyday, up to 1200 tonnes of garbage are transported to Benowo landfill—a 27-hectare area, located between shrimp farms, salt farms, and a recent development of a massive ...
The death of salt farming in Benowo
In the early 1980s, along Surabaya-Gresik-Lamongan long unbroken chains of salt fields greet people on the left and right sides of the road. In those days, salt farming seems to ...
Domino Competition in Kampung Arab
The tradition of playing dominoes among people of Arab descent is still alive and flourishing in Surabaya. Check out the story of two nights domino competition in Johor Street.
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 ...
t’ Spookhuis, a mystery romance of Gedung Setan in Javanese
Romance t’ Spookhuis (read: de Spuuk Heiys ) tells an escapade story of Sidharta, an indigenous young man who goes to a Dutch school with Sonia Heuvelman, a Dutch – Indonesian ...
Cotswolds, a barren breeze in Surabaya
Listeners of this quartet thinks that they belong to shoegaze. Yet the band members aren't too sure about this genre. Nevertheless they have released a charming mini album. ...
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 ...
Dari Ave Maria ke Jalan Lain ke Roma
Containing stories from the Revolution Era, Dari Ave Maria Hingga Jalan Lain ke Roma is divided chronologically into three sections: The Age of Japan, Scribbles from the ...
Karak Satay, less known traditional food of Surabaya
Made from flavoured beef remains and innards, these satays are served on a plate with black sticky rice mixed with grated coconut and chili powder. Not many people know this ...
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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 ...
Pasar Atom: from VIP parking to swimming pool
“Bok segitu, kasih pianyi titik laa, nanti ta’bawak dulur-dulurku sak kompi borong di sini.” I don’t know how many grammar and vocabulary mistakes have collided here, but ...