Guys, do you know where ludruk arts still performed continuously? Even though I live in West Java (Bogor) but still loves traditional art. Youthful nostalgia perhaps? Because I was 63 years old. Thank you.
Indonesia's tradition of moderate, tolerant Islam is under threat by hard-line groups who are imposing their conservative views on others and intimidating religious minorities.
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