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Lifestyle3 min read
Mandra Questions Tanjidor's Name, and His Own Legacy
Comedian Mandra claims the Betawi wind ensemble "tanjidor" is misnamed—a critique made ironic by his role in popularizing the term on 1990s television.
Lifestyle
4 ARTICLES · UPDATED JULY 2, 2026
Hobby and lifestyle news: culture, tradition, everyday health, and human stories that enrich how we live. Kalasuara offers light yet meaningful coverage that is fact-checked.
From cultural preservation and environmental issues that touch daily life to seasonal tips, the Hobby & Lifestyle desk delivers warm, contextual reporting. Explore the highlights and editor's picks below.
Editor's Picks
National2 min read
Five Stung by Venomous Jellyfish Off Gunungkidul
Five tourists, mostly children, were stung by blue-tentacled jellyfish at Gunungkidul Beach, marking the start of a seasonal threat peaking in July-August.
National4 min read
1.1 Billion Children Face Three or More Climate Threats at Once
Nearly half the world's children live in areas hit by overlapping floods, droughts, heatwaves, and storms simultaneously, UNICEF report finds.
Latest
Lifestyle3 min read
Prambanan Jazz Festival returns with K-pop, 90s nostalgia, and global acts
The 12th edition of Prambanan Jazz Festival runs July 3-5 with 30 performers, including NIKI and MLTR, across three generations of music.
Lifestyle3 min read
Museum Passport demand peaks after price promotion closes
Indonesia's Museum Passport program, which bundles entry to government museums, ends its early discount phase as school holidays drive visitor interest.
Lifestyle4 min read
Half a Million Queue for BTS Jakarta as Gaming Cafés Fill Up
BTS "ARIRANG" tickets reopen for general sale in Jakarta on June 11 after presale queues topped a million, sending ARMY to gaming cafés for faster internet.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as Hobby & Lifestyle on Kalasuara?
Culture and tradition, everyday health, the environment, food, and inspiring human stories.
Is lifestyle content fact-checked too?
Yes. Factual claims still go through verification before publishing, just like other news.
How often is this desk updated?
The Hobby & Lifestyle desk is updated as culture, health, and environment topics develop.
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