The last of six documentaries by John Keay about Indonesia and the Philippines. Islands ofSptcerie
Spices came to Europe from the Moluccas before anyone knew where the Moluccas were. Today, Indonesia and the Philippines are still rich in natural resources but their economies seem to be at the mercy of Western and Japanese consumers, vulnerable to currency fluctuations and slow to develop.
Contributors include
DES ALWI. BERNIE VILLEGAS and LARRY HENARES. Producer DAVID PERRY