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My name is Agung Parameswara, a Bali-based freelance photojournalist and documentary photographer with the specializing social-cultural issues, travel, humanities. I learn photography by my self by reading books, got photography fellowships and workshops, and also practicing. To produce a creative idea and work is a challenge to me and therefore i should keep learning and searching to get something new and different. Now, I am a Ph.D. candidate as i received a scholarship from the Ministry of Education of Indonesia. From my photographic journey, i start my career as a freelance photographer in 2010. My works have been published in International media such as The New York Times, TIME Lightbox, Stern, Days Japan Magazine, Terra Mater Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Daily Mail UK, The Age Australia, The Washington Post, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, GEO Germany, Internazionale Italy, Courier International, XL Semanal Magazine, The Jakarta Post, SEA Globe Magazine, National Geographic Traveler Indonesia, Rhytm Montly Magazine, Travel 3 Sixty Magazine, Marie Claire Indonesia, Al Jazeera, A Magasinet Afterposten, DestinAsian Indonesia and many others. website: www.agungparameswara.com
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In photos: Bali parade sees kids painted in a riot of bright colours to seek protection from spirits
The Ngerebeg parade in Tegalalang village, Bali, is a biannual ritual where children and adolescents paint their bodies in bright colors to seek protection from spirits. The tradition, rooted in Balinese Hinduism, involves a procession starting at the Duur Bingin Temple and includes communal prayers and a special lunch. The ritual, believed to protect the village from plagues, highlights the cultural and social dynamics shaped by the younger generation's active participation.
Handling marine waste in Indonesia requires collaboration
Collaboration across all societal sectors is essential to break the chain of plastic waste problems in Indonesia's seas. The Society of Indonesian Environmental Journalist (SIEJ) emphasizes the importance of integrating environmental narratives with political, educational, and health agendas. Efforts by organizations like Moluccas Coastal Care and Waste4Change highlight the need for community involvement and the implementation of sustainable waste management practices. The Indonesian government has set ambitious targets to reduce marine waste by 70% by 2025, supported by comprehensive national strategies and legal frameworks. Effective collaboration and the adoption of circular economy principles are crucial for long-term success.
A young Balinese girl believes a stray dog saved her life. Now she’s rescued 39.
The article tells the story of Agung Dewi Laina Pertiwi, a 12-year-old girl from Mas village in Ubud, Bali, who has rescued 39 stray dogs. The inspiration for her mission began after she fell ill and believed a stray dog her father brought to her helped her recover. Despite a rabies epidemic that shifted public perception and led to the culling of stray dogs, Agung Dewi remains dedicated to her cause. She faces challenges from neighbors complaining about the noise and an incident where one of her dogs was attacked. Agung Dewi's commitment to the dogs is unwavering, and she aspires to become a police woman to protect them. The article highlights the cultural significance of dogs in Bali and the impact of the rabies epidemic on their treatment.
Bali’s Dog Whisperer
Agung Dewi, a young Balinese girl, began rescuing stray dogs after a stray dog seemingly cured her illness. Despite local opposition and a government campaign to cull stray dogs following a rabies epidemic, she has rescued 39 dogs and aspires to become a policewoman to protect them. Bali, a historically Hindu island with a significant dog population, has seen a shift in public perception of dogs due to the rabies outbreak.
One Girl's Love for Stray Dogs Sparks Change in Bali
The article tells the heartwarming story of a young girl named Agung Dewi from the village of Mas in Bali, Indonesia, who has adopted 29 street dogs with her family. The narrative begins with Agung Dewi's hospitalization for food poisoning in 2014, where her father brought her a stray dog to lift her spirits. This dog, named Selip by Agung, is credited by her for her recovery. The article also touches on the controversial methods used to control the stray dog population in Bali, such as culling to prevent rabies, which has faced opposition from animal rights groups. However, it mentions that a vaccination campaign has helped bring the disease under control in recent years.
A special bond: The Balinese girl and her rescued dogs
Agung Dewi, a twelve-year-old girl from Bali, has adopted 29 street dogs over the past two years, providing them with a better life. Her bond with the dogs began when her father brought her a stray dog during her hospital stay, which she believes saved her life. The family opposes the cruel methods used to control the stray dog population in Bali and supports vaccination campaigns to manage rabies.
Step inside the traditional Indonesian factory that makes ugly noodles
The article provides a glimpse into the operations of a traditional noodle factory owned by Yasir Feri in the village of Bendo, near Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The factory is renowned for producing mie lethek, a type of noodle with a grayish color due to its sweet potato flour and dried cassava ingredients. The factory has been a family business since the 1940s, started by Feri's grandparents. The noodles are made using a labor-intensive process that includes grinding flour with a cow-powered stone cylinder and manually shaping and steaming the noodles. Despite the arduous production process, the factory manages to produce 10 tons of mie lethek monthly, with a portion being sent to the former President of Indonesia. The noodles are celebrated for their unique flavor and are an integral part of Yogyakarta's culinary traditions.
The Beloved Dead
The Toraja people of South Sulawesi maintain a unique and affectionate relationship with their deceased, preserving them in their homes until funds for elaborate funeral ceremonies are gathered. Even after burial, the dead are exhumed every three years for the Ma'Nene ritual, where they are washed and redressed. The Toraja's traditional burial rites are among the most complex and cheerful worldwide. Social status influences burial practices, with nobility receiving hand-carved rock graves and round coffins. The Toraja believe the soul remains nearby after death, hence the practice of giving grave offerings and refreshing the graves. The Toraja are also known for their Tongkonan ancestral houses, characterized by their upward-sweeping gables. The story of Pong Rumasek, an ancestor who cared for a corpse he found, underpins the belief in the blessings of treating the dead with respect, which is thought to ensure a good harvest.
In Sight: These Indonesians unearth their deceased loved ones every few years
The article discusses the unique funerary practices of the Torajan ethnic group in South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Known for their elaborate funerals, the Torajans are described as people who 'live to die.' Funerals can be delayed for years until sufficient funds are raised and relatives gather, with the deceased considered only sick at home in the interim. The highlight of the article is the Ma'Nene ritual, where every few years, the Torajans exhume their deceased, wash and redress them in new clothes, and sometimes introduce them to new family members. The practice is part of the ancient tradition of Aluk To Dolo, which persists despite the Torajans' predominant Christian faith. Photographer Agung Parameswara captured these practices and reflected on the importance of family connections in contrast to modern self-absorption, noting that for the Torajans, love and connection with the deceased are eternal.
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