Articles tagged ‘Mads Lange’
How European trade affected Bali
By Nick | October 22nd, 2007 |
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Bali as a trading point was known about to the Arabs and Chinese long before Europeans discovered the island. The Chinese were trading with Bali as far back as the 7th Century, referring to it as Paoli (Rice Island). Not having the quality landing points of other islands, or the spices of the Mulukus, Bali [...]
Mads Lange 200th anniversary in Tuban Bali
By Nick | September 17th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Tuesday September 18th 2007 is the 200th anniversary of Mads Lange, the Danish trader who lived in Kuta / Tuban and was one of the most important foreign expats in Bali’s history.
The White Raja of Bali
By Barrie | July 16th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
I asked the locals where it was, I even asked taxi drivers and hawkers in the streets but to no success.
Chinese Kepeng: Bali, Indonesia
By Barrie | July 11th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
When I first went to Pasar Triwindu on Jalan Diponogoro in Surakarta, Central Java, it was in search of antique Kris. I did find some Kris but their authenticity was doubtful but I was fascinated when I found an old woman who dealt exclusively in Chinese Kepeng.
