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Peto Syarif,better known as Tuanku Imam Bondjol,born in 1772 in Tanjung Bunga in West Sumatra.He was born in a Muslim environment and was the leader in the Sumatra padri(Islamic purist) movement which opposed gambling, cockfighting,opium, alcohol, tobacco, andDutch rule.His village was eventually taken over bythe Dutch and he lived the rest of his life in exile.He died in Minahasa where a Sumateran-style buildingnow covers his grave.
It was Wage Rudolf Soepratman who composed Indonesia's national song,'Indonesia Raya' in 1924.He performed the song inOct. 1928 for Kongres Pemuda.he was a talented violinist and composer.he died in Aug. 17th, 1938 in Surabaya.
On the 100,000 Rp bill you will find two portraits.Dr. Ir. Soekarno who was Indonesia's first president. He was born on June 6th, 1901 in Blitar, East Java.he had 3 wives and 8 children,inclucing Indonesia's 5th president,Megawati Soekarnoputri.In 1927, he founded the political party, PNI,and 2 years later he was jailedby the Dutch for resistance efforts.Even after he was released,he continued to fight colonialism,so was jailed again in Flores in 1933.He and the resistance eventually wontheir fight against the Dutch,and Soekarno was chosen as the new nation's president.He died in June 1970 in Jakarta.The other portrait is of Dr. H. Mohammad Hattawho served under Soekarn as the firstvice president from 1945-1956.Born in Bukittinggi, Sumatraon Aug. 12, 1902 and was well educated.Hatta was an accountant and strategic political advisor beforebecoming the chief of the PNI educated...
As quoted by Bog Lastari, a local cleric and businessman,'There is no better way to preventa tsunami from happening,but to bring yourself closer to Allah.No scientist can predict whena disaster will strike.It is in the hands of God.As long as the sounds of people chanting still reverberate on earth,God will postpone the doomsdayeven let alone a tsunami.'
At a moment when much debate is going onabout a Pornography Bill within the world's most populous Muslim nation,it may seem ironic that a new Indonesian filmtouching the subject of polygamy would come out.As quoted in the Khaleej Times on line,'It is a satirical drama,' director Nia Dinata explains to AFP. 'I show in my own way that these women are not happy. My film is about choice.''Polygamy too was long-lived in the sultanates of Yogyakarta and Solo, dating from the 17th century up to recent years.'For more readings, click on:Article
Outside of the main tourist areas, most Indonesias speak very little English. Taking some time to at least learn the numbers and a few key phrases in Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language) will greatly enhance your travel experience. Fortunately, Bahasa Indonesia is very simple and easy to learn, even though the words themselves are very different from their English equivalents. Here are some examples of how you can use to a few words to say several useful phrases:pagi = morningmakan = eatselamat = good, as in a greeting, wish, or blessing you say to someonejalan = walk or streetOk, now using just these four words, you can also say:Good morning = selamat pagiBreakfast = makan pagi (lit. morning eat). Helpful to ask if it's included in the room price of a hotel, which it often is. Have a good trip = selamat jalanBon appetit = selamat makan (lit. good eat)I'm just walking = jalan jalan....
It's the culture in Indonesia to give and receive things with the right hands if not both. Giving something to someone using your left hand is considered rude. The right hand is considered the "good" hand, which we use to give, receive, eat,... while for dirty things like cleaning up after finishing our business in the toilet, uses the left hand.
In indonesia people expect you to always stick to your promise. Here in the west we sometimes are very casual with promises, but an indonesian person will feel truly offended if you promise something and don't stick to it. You can use this custom when you're in quiet areas where there are some pushy sarong sellers. Promise them to buy something on your final day at their stall. They will come up to you again but when you repeat your promise in a firm but friendly way they will smile and leave you alone immediately. Whereas if you buy something on your first day they will continue pushing you to buy more on the next day. This only works in rather quiet areas (for instance Kuta/Lombok, etc) otherwise you'll have to make thousands of promises ;o)
Indonesia was my first exposure to the real Southeast Asia, and my first night I was fortunate to have my own bathroom (for a good price). As you can see from the picture, for the bargain price, I had a toilet/shower combo, which is not all that uncommon in Asia.I find it worth mentioning that although there may be a western-style toilet in the bathroom, you must flush it the old fashioned way. See the bucket in the photo? That's for scooping up some water from the large bucket (pictured center) and tossing it in the bowl to flush down all your fun stuff. Enjoy!
Almost 80 % Indonesia people are moslem and "Ngaji" or reading Qur'an is daily activities in Pesantren or Islamic Education Center Boarding, where is almost 100 % region in Java Island covered and have a Pesantren. several famous Pesantren are Gontor at Ponorogo and Tebu Ireng at Jombang. Tebu Ireng is Abdulrahman Wahid's Owner, The fourth Indonesia President. But sometimes Indonesian people are reading The Qur'an together at small mosque or local called langgar.
8 Reviews and 841 Opinions MY WIFE AND I STAYED IN THE SHERATON LAGUNA FOR THREE WEEKS IN JULY 2006. THE HOTEL HAS JUST GONE...
Hotel Mulia Senayan Jakarta
15 Reviews and 403 Opinions My family was planning to have a new year's eve here in Hotel Mulia, so we went there and I've once...
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta Yogyakarta
4 Reviews and 564 Opinions I had a fantastic stay in the old colonial Phoenix Hotel. It's a beautiful building and the staff...
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Q: Hello Folks, I am going to Indonesia and want an idea as to what is a realistic daily budget, a little further...
A: Motorcycle may cost you around 30-50k + 10k for the petrol. Say 50k on average for both basic accommodation will be around 100k-150k 30k-50k for the food so 300k...
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