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Why the Netherlands Is Obsessed with Javanese Culture (Clue: History)

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Javanese Culture

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Last Updated: 2025-09-26 Stroll through a city in the Netherlands, and you might notice something unexpected. You’ll find streets named Javastraat or Borneostraat, reflecting the enduring influence of Javanese culture. You’ll catch the scent of peanuts and spices from a bustling Indonesian toko (shop), a small taste of Javanese… Baca selengkapnya: Why the Netherlands Is Obsessed with Javanese Culture (Clue: History)

Rijsttafel Roots: How a Javanese Feast Became a Dutch Obsession

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Indonesian rijsttafel feast with rice and side dishes

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Updated on September 26, 2025 Walk into an Indonesian restaurant in Amsterdam, and you’ll likely be offered a *rijsttafel*. The “rice table,” as it translates, is a spectacular culinary experience: a seemingly endless parade of small, fragrant dishes surrounding a mound of steamed rice. It features satay, spicy eggs,… Baca selengkapnya: Rijsttafel Roots: How a Javanese Feast Became a Dutch Obsession