Culture

Behind today’s drinking culture and its ongoing polemics, alcohol and spirits have thrived in Indonesia even before the land achieved sovereignty. In this in-depth, we revisit the roles of our traditional tipples and their evolution in modern times.

Ady Nugeraha, Assistant Curator at Museum MACAN, contends that the sweeping global pandemic is an opportunity to put an end to the other silent plague: the hustle culture. Characterised by the glorification and pride of excessive hard work, it's the toxicity to leave behind as we begin the new year.

Editor-in-Chief Julius Kensan looks back at some of the notable changes within the local lifestyle industry in 2020 that has adapted itself to the pandemic, refusing to buck under its challenges.

With small plots that grow staple kitchen spices and produce, Urban Farm by Kinetic Farm in PIK sheds light on urban farming and gardening practice to inspire city dwellers on the rising trend that could be the future of home gardens.

Unfolding Studio Pop’s debut project, ‘CHRISYE’ by Diskoria Selekta and LALEILMANINO featuring Eva Celia, Merdi Simanjuntak and Anindyo Baskoro (Nino) talk about the thrills-and-spills behind the making of this collaboration, their love for the maestro and preserving Indonesian Pop music.

A visit to Papilion’s Market Place means navigating a wholesome shopping experience. The market’s range of curated everyday essentials, along with ready-to-eat kitchen and bakery will bait the admirers of modern lifestyle.