June 13, 2006 edition
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Before being shot and killed in Wonosobo, Jabir kept a journal for over a year. His visions of jihad were mixed with feelings of fear, apprehension and resentment.
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Culture
PRAMOEDYA Ananta Toer called her a destroyer of mankind. Calon Arang, a widow who lived in the village of Dirah in the 12th century, spread pestilence throughout the Kingdom of Daha. A clash followed when Prabu Airlangga sent Mpu Baradah to stop the witch. Over the years Calon Arang has grown into a legend written in more than 30 versions, each with a variation of its own interpretation. Some writers took Calon Arang as a symbol of womens resistance against those in power.
The legend of Calon Arang is more popular in Bali than in its own place of origin in East Java. In the past years theatrical performances based on the legend have turned into a show of magical powers and light humor.
Tempo looks into the different interpretations of the legendin the forms of dance, music and filmand traces its origin in a small village in the East Java district of Kediri.
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Tempo Talks
Improving Connectivity, Boosting Cooperation
This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.
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