Tag Archives: Dutch East Indies

Tales of Asia II – Batavia (Jakarta)

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Kennie Ting

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Here are the highlights of my talk on Old Batavia (Jakarta). The full talk may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD81C_LExjo Do come for my next talk on Friday, 30th Oct.  Details to follow…

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Colours of Old Town East, Surabaya

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Kennie Ting

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Across the Kali Mas (Mas River), East of the Jembatan Merah (or Red Bridge), sits a different world altogether from the one the Dutch lived and worked in. Here, there is a sort of dignified stillness and anonymity, associated with … Continue reading →

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The Colonial City, or Old Town West – Surabaya

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Kennie Ting

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The colonial is everywhere in Surabaya, even as it lies buried underneath a layer of outwardly nationalistic symbols and slogans. Behind the banners in Bahasa, and past the hordes of chugging motorcycles and cars, the Dutch East Indies still lurks, … Continue reading →

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