Halo Halo Bandung- Halo Sundaland

One does not hear much about Sunda…. where is it? It’s West Java- and a long time ago, much more of a land mass that was submerged with rising sea levels. Could this have been the cradle of civilization?
Take a train ride to Bandung including a High Speed Whoosh and discover layers of history from ancient to post Dutch times.
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Mother’s Day Reflections May 2024

” I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet,
there would be no more wars.” ….E.M. Forster

And also honoring Ibu Pertiwi– Mother Earth – exploring a special space on Bali.
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Heaven Gains Another Star
28 December, 2023

Our beloved Ibu Wayan, mother of all at Cafe Wayan, Alam Indah Hotels and to so many around the world, has left this world peacefully after enduring a long illness. Ibu has been the heart and inspiration to so many of us who were graced by her presence.

Ibu Wayan will be missed so much. May she be reunited with Bapak Ketut where her spirit will continue to shine down on us all.

On 30 January, 2024, Ibu’s cremation was held. It was a very special send off…
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Myanmar Updates

Down with the Dictatorship in Myanmar- Enough is Enough!

01 February, 2021 the Myanmar Junta staged a brutal coup – much forgotten by the outside world.
It is beyond appalling and heartbreaking the situation with continued violent attacks on peaceful protesters, with continued killings of people including women and children. Homes, monasteries, schools and hospitals have been raided with beatings of medical staff. Air strikes on villages have been forcing thousands to flee across to Thailand, now also with a forced conscription of young people into the military and for what?- to fight their own people while junta cronies profit from resources. It is outrageous that China and Russia hold vetoe power at the UN while they support the Burmese military with weapons. And sadly even Singapore is harbouring billions of crony money with companies there dealing with arms shipments.
May the people remain strong and prevail!

Follow news and updates:

https://www.irrawaddy.com

https://www.myanmar-now.org/en/news

https://www.progressivevoicemyanmar.org

Insight Myanmar- Blogs and Insightful Podcasts:
https://insightmyanmar.org

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Sharing Memories Below

February 2020: Chiang Mai Flower Festival

Every first weekend of February, a spectacular profusion of colors and creativity with flower floats and gardens…

Abundance of flowers- a feast for the eyes in Chiang Mai

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Decemeber 2019: Cruising down the Mekong in Laos

May this stretch of the Mekong from the Thai border at Houixay down to Luang Prabang remain a precious journey…

Enjoy two full days floating downriver turning off the rest of the world aboard the Shompoo Boat.
Downstream or Upstream…. Join-in or private arrangements.
See more details: https://shompoo-cruise.com/en/

where the rivers meet in Luang Prabang…

Preserving and Protecting Buddhist Heritage in Laos

Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
and a wonderful article from Buddhist Door:
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/preserving-and-protecting-the-buddhist-heritage-of-laos/

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November 2019: Greetings from Bali

Our village temple in Nyuh Kuning celebrates Kuningan Day- the end of Galungan ceremony on Bali – a 10-day period when the gods and ancestors descend to visit family shrines.

On the closing day of Kuningan, the sacred Barong Landung come out in procession with villagers paying respects. Read more on Bali NOW!- The Barong Landung stories- More than a simple Love Story

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April 2019: Revisiting Orangutans – Tanjung Puting, Borneo

So wonderful to cruise once again up the Sekonyer River aboard a klotok in Tanjung Puting National Park.
Read more of the Story:– CLICK: Revisiting Orangutans- Tanjung Puting, Borneo

Hanging Out in Tanjung Puting

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March 2019: Bali New Year

Village children in Nyuh Kuning gtting ready for Ogoh Ogoh Day with their own smaller creations.

Balinese New Year and Nyepi Day of Silence following the Ogoh Ogoh parades will be on 07 March, 2019.

The days leading to Nyepi- Balinese villages bring sacred temple objects to the sea for purification.

The parade of Ogoh Ogohs casts off any ill energies prior to ready for a Day of Silence and Renewal.

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Elephant Love
Learn about How you Can Support these beautiful Elephants

at Chai Lai Orchid in Mae Wang near Chiang Mai

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November 2018: Chiang Mai
Happy Full Moon Loi Krathong and Yi Peng Festival

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February 2017: Thai Plum Village
A delight to join in the Vietnamese Tet Celebrations with the Thai Plum Village Sangha

Peace is Every Step- Vietnamese Zen Master  Thich Nhat Hanh:  
” I am a continuation, like the rain is a continuation of the cloud.”
https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh

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January 2016 Doi Pa Ngiem Chiang Mai

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Early Alam Indah Days…

when times were simpler and slower…

Alam Indah Staff Outing to see Bali Starlings back in 2015

The staff were happy to contribute funds for another Bird Nest Box for FNPF-Friends of National Parks Foundation. Learn more about their work in breeding these beautiful Bali Starlings once nearly extinct as well as FNPF’s work in reforestation for orangutan habitat in Kalimantan: https://www.fnpf.org