APRIL'S VIDEOS
GENDJER-GENDJER
by Grey Filastine & Nova
An adaptation of the controversial song "Genjer Genjer." The song's lyrics were about the poverty in Banyuwangi, East Java in 1943. While its subject was about a poor woman picking genjer (a flat-tasting river plant) to sell at the market, the song was used as a rallying theme for the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). When Suharto took power in 1965, the songwriter was killed and the song banned.
PAPUA CALLING (EPISODE 1: MUSLIMS CALL FOR PEACE)
by Papuan Voices
Ustad Adnan and Fadhal are part of a small minority of West Papuan Muslims. They argue that the problems in Papua don't just affect the predominantly Christian population. "Don't view the problems in Papua as Christian problems," says Fadhal. "This is not a religious problem, this a humanitarian problem."
KARENS SHACKLED FOR LIFE
by Tan Kai Swee
The long neck Karens originate from the Kaya State in Myanmar. Escaping from persecution by the Myanmar military, some Karen families have sought refuge in Northern Thailand. Karens have their own language and practise animism. Some have converted to Christianity or Buddhism.
Day One: ANTI-FUEL HIKE PROTESTORS OCCUPIED PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Hundreds of students, youths, urban poor groups, and workers took the streets on the first day of the anti-fuel hike rally on March 27, 2012. The protesters protested in front of the Parliament House in Jakarta and set up tents in front of the gates. Similar rallies were organised in the State Palace, Bundaran Hotel Indonesia and others. (Editor: The government eventually decided to postpone the price hike to October 2012)
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