Ngaben is the Hindu ceremony ritual in Bali, Indonesia. For the Balinese, Ngaben is a significant event. With goodwill, the family can free the spirits of the dead from the materialistic world so they can go to heaven and await reincarnation. Therefore the Ngaben ceremony is a process to purify the deceased’s spirit by burning…

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook Cianjur, West Java on 21 November 2022, with tremours felt as far away as in Jakarta (about 107 kilometres away) and in Tangerang. According to the Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), the quake was a shallow or surface quake, which did not need to be too powerful to be…

Bengawan Solo is the longest river on the island of Java. The Bengawan Solo River stretches for about 548.53 Km and passes through almost 20 cities and regencies in Central and East Java. Environmental degradation occurs from upstream to downstream of Bengawan Solo river. One of the things that makes the quality of the Bengawan…

Watchdoc has been known for producing many documentaries or feature films. Watchdoc films cover many issues, ranging from human rights, social, environmental and cultural issues. In addition to producing films, Watchdoc has recently begun to share experiences in producing films. This opportunity is carried out by conducting various training activities and workshops that can be…