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Museum Kambang Putih: A Coastal Town’s Keeper of Time

Places

Museum Kambang Putih: A Coastal Town’s Keeper of Time

Long before Tuban was a name on a map, it was a rhythm—a pulse carried by traders, monks, and farmers who made their lives between...

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Pecel Pojok Bongkaran: A Midnight Flame in Tuban

Culinary

Pecel Pojok Bongkaran: A Midnight Flame in Tuban

Nights are not always quiet in Tuban, a seaside town where temple walls meet salt-sprayed air and time seems to move a little more slowly....

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Tahu Teck Sidodadi: Where Scissors Create a Tahu Tek Symphony

Culinary

Tahu Teck Sidodadi: Where Scissors Create a Tahu Tek Symphony

Tahu Teck Sidodadi has been a favored culinary gem in the heart of Tuban for over fifteen years. A little cart tucked aside on the...

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Niko’s Cut: Revolutionizing Hair Arts in Tuban

Niko’s Cut: Revolutionizing Hair Arts in Tuban

Niko, the co-founder of A&CO Hair Studio in Tuban, has been passionate about the barbering industry since 2019. He was motivated by limited job opportunities...

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Nafis, a Tuban-born Apple Academy Graduate: Innovating Apical, an App to Track Medication for HIV Patients

Nafis, a Tuban-born Apple Academy Graduate: Innovating Apical, an App to Track Medication for HIV Patients

Meet Nafis, a Tuban-born Apple Academy Graduate, has taken an inspiring leap into the world of technology. His journey began when he discovered the Apple...

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Muhammad Iqbal Yudhistira, From Small-Town Illustrator to World-Titans Brand Collaboration

Muhammad Iqbal Yudhistira, From Small-Town Illustrator to World-Titans Brand Collaboration

Meet Muhammad Iqbal Yudhistira (Iqbal), whose passion for drawing began in childhood, evolving into character illustration during high school. Early inspirations like graffiti served as...

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SMELY: Bridging Emotions with Flowers and Thoughtful Gifts

Art And Design

SMELY: Bridging Emotions with Flowers and Thoughtful Gifts

In the fast-paced world we live in, finding meaningful ways to express our emotions can be challenging. SMELY simplifies that process by offering more than...

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Ropa Apparel: Embracing Diversity and Redefining Confidence

Fashion

Ropa Apparel: Embracing Diversity and Redefining Confidence

Born on the North Coast of Java in Tuban, East Java, Ropa draws inspiration from “everyday-thingy”. Inspired by everyday love for Spanish Netflix series, the...

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