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"It’s about authenticity," explains Kirana, adjusting her oversized glasses. "We grew up seeing our parents' generation strive for the 'foreign'—white skin, Western houses, English names. Now, we find beauty in the chaos of our own streets. The moss growing on a becak (rickshaw). The peeling paint of a colonial building. That’s our luxury."
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The entertainment preferences of Indonesian youth exist in a dual state of loving global trends and fiercely supporting local talent.
Shopping is now a social activity, with live-stream shopping on platforms like Shopee and TikTok Shop serving as daily entertainment. Fashion: "Skena" Subcultures and Thrift Culture Now, we find beauty in the chaos of our own streets
Local indie bands singing in Indonesian (such as Hindia, Feast, and Nadin Amizah) enjoy massive, cult-like followings because their lyrics address specific local youth anxieties.
Compared to older generations, today’s Indonesian youth are increasingly expressive regarding mental health, wellness, and social progressive ideals. That’s our luxury
The party ends quietly. As the sun sets over the Jakarta skyline, staining the pollution a hazy orange, Kirana walks home past a construction site. A billboard for a multinational bank features a smiling, fair-skinned model. She takes a photo of the billboard and overlays a text graphic: "We are not the future. We are the present. And we are messy, loud, and poor. But we are the curators of our own identity."
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