Inside Java: Life on Indonesia’s Island of Fire | Travel Documentary - AMP

What lies at the heart of Java, Indonesia’s most populous island? Beneath the smoke of more than 40 volcanoes lies a world of sacred rituals, ancient temples and traditions passed down through generations🔔 Subscribe and join us on this journey around the world → https://bit.ly/GO_ASIA

00:00 Java — The Soul of Indonesia
01:00 Mount Bromo & the Tengger People
02:44 Java’s Endangered Edelweiss
04:30 Farming & Rural Life
06:16 Cloves, Tobacco & Cigar Making
08:21 Coffee, Cacao & Rice
09:08 Kawah Ijen & the Sulfur Miners
10:24 Fishing Life in Muncar
12:21 The Mysteries of the Dieng Plateau
13:19 Dieng Festival & Sacred Dances
17:29 Geothermal Energy & Ancient Rituals
18:03 The Sacred Gimbal Ceremony
19:30 Borobudur Temple
21:25 Traditional Pottery
24:02 The Art of Making Tofu
25:49 The Flavors of Javanese Cuisine
29:09 Prambanan Temple
30:34 Yogyakarta’s Silver Crafts
31:47 Pencak Silat — Indonesia’s Martial Art
34:15 Jakarta — Past & Present
37:21 Java’s Portuguese Heritage
37:50 The Music of Keroncong
39:58 The White Crater of Kawah Putih
40:59 Angklung — The Sound of Bamboo
43:02 Wayang Kulit Shadow Theatre
44:08 The Sultanate of Cirebon
45:24 The Ancient Art of Batik
48:42 Traditional Coconut Cakes

With 140 million inhabitants, Java is the most populated island in the world. Although life is shaped by the unpredictable cycle of its 40 volcanoes, its people are known for their joy of life and unwavering hospitality. A symbol of Indonesia’s remarkable diversity, Java is home to more than a dozen dialects and a rich, complex tapestry of traditions.