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Si Mega Explained: The Story of Joko Tole, Sumenep and the Winged Horse

Si Mega is the mythical winged horse who helped shape the folklore of Sumenep. But how did that happen? Find out here.

Visitors to the centre of Pulau Garam will find a place of rare interest with tradition and heritage that matches anywhere in East Java.

Our correspondent absorbs the message of a monument that represents Madurese passion and drive.

Our correspondent takes a closer look at one of Madura's contributions to the tapestry of Indonesian heritage.

Whilst Indonesia has plenty to entice visitors, it is the hidden depths that often offer the most compelling allure. Here are seven such examples.

Our correspondent, an outsider lest we forget, gleans understanding of Javanese culture in a trip to Pamekesan.

Our correspondent encounters an island whereupon exists the source of a life extended.

Our correspondent shares yet more examples of why Madura's social and cultural heart is just waiting to be visited.

Our correspondent becomes a devotee on his journey to one of Sumenep's most iconic landmarks.

Our correspondent explores Sumenep, a region of historic significance and the cradle of modern Indonesia.