ABSTRACT

In this section, we have 21 articles of a various theme on cultural heritage in and around Indonesia. 1 Most of materials discussed here is cultural assets that show local knowledge and regional identity. These articles based on careful research will enrich our knowledge on cultures in Indonesia and enhance our understandings on culture in general. In fact, Indonesian studies have greatly contributed to academia in the world. A large number of scholars have produced numerous articles and books. Ethnographic descriptions and findings about peoples and societies in Indonesia have been global assets since colonial times.