With over 17,000 islands, Indonesia is home to a vast array of cultures, languages, and traditions.
However, more and more of the younger generations are moving to the cities to pursue higher educations and better employment opportunities. Though changes like this are happening globally, in Indonesia it’s eroding many of the old traditions.
This photo essay not only tells the story of a traditional Javanese wedding, but is a portrait of the celebration of a milestone within the rapidly evolving culture of a small, remote village near Mt. Ijen in eastern Java.