What does Independence Day look like across more than 17,000 islands? Read the story to discover how Indonesia celebrates freedom through language, community, music, local competitions and the powerful spirit of gotong royong.

Not every child can reach a library. Sometimes, the library must reach them. In Genggelang, a small village in northern Lombok, books travel from one community to another, opening doors to imagination and learning. Discover how a simple grassroots initiative is helping make education more accessible, one book at a time.

Some places disappear from maps. Others disappear from sight. For generations, people in northern Lombok have told stories about Besari, a lost village believed to exist beyond the visible world. Explore a tale where history, myth, and local belief intertwine, leaving one question unanswered: what if Besari was never truly gone?

Apakah sebuah desa bisa menghilang tanpa jejak? Di Lombok Utara, masyarakat Genggelang masih mewariskan kisah tentang Besari, sebuah kedatuan yang dipercaya berpindah ke dunia tak kasatmata. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi legenda, sejarah, dan makna budaya yang membuat cerita Besari tetap hidup hingga hari ini.

In Indonesia, reading is not only a question of habit, but also of access. While adult literacy is high, PISA 2022 shows that only around 25% of Indonesian 15-year-olds reached basic reading proficiency, highlighting challenges in comprehension, access to books, and reading culture. Across the archipelago, mobile libraries, teachers, volunteers, and local initiatives help bring books closer to children, proving that even one book can open new possibilities.