Jakarta, the 'Big Durian' Photo Gallery by Philip Game at pbase.com

Jakarta, the 'Big Durian'

Indonesia's much-maligned capital is rich in human and cultural interest

These images were largely taken with Nikon D70 (6.3 mpx) in RAW format, others as Ektachrome or Fuji Sensia transparencies and all are available for licensing.

Javanese bride undergoes the Midarodeni or washing ceremony	Javanese bride with her parents	Gamelan orchestra musician, Jakarta
Kaki Lima ('five feet') food vendor	Lunchtime, Jakarta	Kampong or shanty town at Pasar Ikan
Shopping in Pasar Ikan	Tugu Hotels' Lara Djonggrang Restaurant, Jalan Cik Ditiro	Kali Besar in the old Kota district
Dutch colonial town hall in the Kota district	Dutch colonial town hall in the Kota district	Pinisi, inter-island steamers, loading at Sunda Kelapa
Pinisi, inter-island ships, berthed at Sunda Kelapa	Pinisi at Sunda Kelapa	Pinisi at Sunda Kelapa
Soekarno as Proklamator or Proclaimer of the Republic	"Proclaimers of the Republic"	Mayestik market, Jakarta
Mayestik market	Antiques for sale, Jalan Surabaya	Shopping in Jalan Surabaya
Street musicians, Jalan Surabaya	Antiques for sale, Jalan Surabaya	Commuters waiting gat Blok M, South Jakarta
Indonesia: Bajaj or three-wheeler cabs waiting at Blok M, South Jakarta

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