Author Morabito, Antonio Additional authorUnknown Publisher PT. Pranawajati (Jakarta, 1994) Language(eng) English ISBN9798065042 SeriesUnknown EditionUnknown SubjectARCHIPELAGOES--INDONESIA;ISLANDS--INDONESIA; NoteIncludes bibliographical references; AbstractIndonesia is the largest archipelago in the world; its seas and islands are the meeting points of two con- tinents (Asia and Australia) and two Oceans (the Pacific and the Indian). It has 15.000 islands, born from apocalyptic prehistoric explosions, resulting in islands scattered along an equatorial belt that extends for 5.120 kilometres.

A marvellous mosaic of water and land made up of spectacular mountains and a row of menacing volcanoes, of majestic and impenetrable forests and fertile valleys, and of endless white beaches, surrounded by shining coral gardens.

This archipelago is the homeland of 182 million people and an unbelievable and ex- ceptional gathering of races, ethnic groups and cultures, in which singular ancestral rites and sophisticated age-old traditions coexist side by side with today's advanced technology.

This book, with its twenty chapters and over 400 photographs, journeys through the archipelago far and wide, affording the reader a view of the different aspects of life, cultures and ethnic groups.

The Author shares his extraordinary experience by presenting a collection of pictures of people and places of the archipelago.

A fascinating tracking of faces, looks, smiles, customs, ceremonies and rites of passage, offer- ing insight into this multifaceted tropical paradise full of legend, poetry and mystery.

Number of pages384 pages Dimension33 cm Other descriptionillustrations