In a world saturated with historical dramas, where the tides of entertainment ebb and flow with predictable rhythms, there occasionally surfaces a craft so singular in its purpose, so beautifully carved from the heartwood of its own culture, that it commands attention. Chief of War, the historical epic from Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa,…
Author: Rallu
Hi, I’m Rallu, an Angry Indigenous who belongs to the Watunapatto tribe that occupies tiny island in the Southwest of Pacific Ocean, at the border between Indonesia (my nationality) and the Philippines. Welcome.
The Blood in Our Battery: How ‘Green Energy’ Re-fuels a Colonial Legacy
In the lush, biodiverse heart of Halmahera Island, Indonesia, an ancient way of life is under threat. The O Hongana Manyawa, a nomadic forest people, have lived in this rainforest for generations, their existence inextricably linked to the land. They are one of the last few remaining uncontacted Indigenous groups in the country, and their…
Stone Coffee: Sai Ying Pun Cultural Embassy
Stone Coffee is more than just a café; it’s a political act, a quiet resistance against the tyranny of the fleeting moment that governs modern Hong Kong. In a city where speed is the dominant ideology and efficiency the ultimate virtue, this small, unassuming shop on Centre Street in Sai Ying Pun stands as a…