Follow the protagonist, Melisa, as she enters the Metaverse, a vast digital landscape that mirrors the real world and sets her sights on Penglipuran Village in Bali. Guided by her virtual avatar, Melisa delves into the secrets and wonders of this hidden gem, where tradition and technology coexist harmoniously.
As Melisa's avatar traverses the virtual Penglipuran Village, readers are transported to a world of breathtaking beauty, cultural richness, and intriguing encounters. Through the eyes of her digital counterpart, Melisa witnesses the vibrant ceremonies, captivating folklore, and the warmth of the village community.
Along her Metaverse journey, Melisa's avatar interacts with diverse characters, each with their own stories and aspirations. From the wise village elder who imparts ancient wisdom through virtual teachings to the talented local artist who brings the village's traditions to life in the digital realm and the spirited young villager who challenges the boundaries of virtual reality, the virtual encounters provide a deeper understanding of Penglipuran Village's essence.
Ariesto Hadi Sutopo is an author of more than thirty publications. Ariesto writes primarily multimedia, educational technology, and qualitative research. Publishing in a breadth of genres, Ariesto dives into the hearts and souls of his characters, meshing her love of research with his love of art, education, and technology. Many artworks in the art are available on the NFT marketplace, especially OpenSea.
Hadi Sutopo attended the Educational Technology Doctorate of Jakarta State University and Master and Bachelor of Computer Science in Indonesia. He has a good talent for art and painting artist. This can all be confusing, so his professional artist causes people to call him Ariesto, and as an engineer, he is called Hadi Sutopo.
As a computer engineer, he is a senior member of the International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT). He is also an Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) member. In addition, he serves the Indonesian Bible Society (LAI) as a member of the Technology Commission.