The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Group
Tenggara Strategics
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Magdalene
Nothing captures Indonesia's pluralism better than wayang kulit. This essay explains how the Ramayana and Mahabharata continue to shape the country’s society, politics, and everyday life.
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Group
Tenggara Strategics
B/NDL Studios
Magdalene

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