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Basic Information:

Dimensions: 200 x 302 cm

Price: HK$33.24 million (US$4.29 million)

Background:

The artist of Ali Sadikin Pada Masa Kemerdekaan, Hendra Gunawan was one of Indonesia’s most prominent modern artists. Many of Hendra Gunawanr's paintings showed the surroundings of everyday life, amplified by cartoonlike proportions and bright colors. Despite being a  patriot, Hendra'sCommunist Party was jailed for 13 years by the Suharto regime, which disapproved of intellectuals. Due to his limited exposure to life outside prison, Hendra Gunawan delves into portraiture during his years of incarceration. His released artworks would often emphasize the character's facial expression.

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In Indonesian, it is called "Perburuan Banteng". 

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Basic Information:

Dimensions: 110 x 180 cm
Price: €7.2 million (US$8.8 million)

Background:

The artist of Perburuan Banteng , Raden Saleh Sjarif Boestamais regarded as the first Indonesian modern artist.   He went abroad in nation, namely  the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Scotland and Italy. Hunting was often a major theme of his artworks. The artwork often depict the chaotic conflict of humans and animals. The subject of the artwork is a 19th century “great hunt” of a fearsome wild animal. In this work, Raden Saleh himself appears on horseback with a Javanese hunting party as they engage a wild bull in Java.  Raden Saleh 's acquaintance of wildlife began when he worked as an animal tamer in a circus. Saleh, who adored the artworks of the French artist, Eugene Delacroix who also loved to paint wildlife, later depicted the subject on many canvases.

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The Maimun Palace (also named Maimoon Palace ), located at Medan, was built by Sultan Makmun, the 8th Sultan of the Palembang Sultanate in 1887–1891. The palace consists of elements of Malay culture inheritage.
The Maimun Palace consists of 2 floors. It could be divided into three primary sections, the main building, the left wing and right wing. There are  20 rooms in each floor, and there are 40 rooms in total. In front of the palace , around 100 meters , there stood the Mosque of Al-Maksum, the well known Great Mosque of Medan. Inside the palace, visitor could visit the antique furnitures gifted by the Dutches. Moreover, the Dutch architecture on doors and windows could be seen. On the marble slab of the palace the Dutch influence could be observed. Latin letters were also on the slab. In addition, Spanish doors could be seen in the palace.

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Visiting Uma Kelada:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTohb5gRUiQ

The village house, Uma Kelada (In Indonesian, Uma Kelada means mother.)could be discovered on the Southern island of Indonesia, Sumba. Sumba (Indonesian: Pulau Sumba) is the most destitute island in Indonesia The total population of Sumba is half a million. The dry season in Sumba lasts for 9 months creating a constant threat to the Sumbese.  One of the well-known villages in Sumba is the Ratenggaro Traditional Village, which is located in the Southern Sumba regency. The word "rate" is defined as the grave, while the word "Garo” means initial habitats. The roof of the Uma Keladas is constructed with rice straw. Intriguingly, the roof for each Uma Kelada is based on the resident social status. The Uma Kelada, shaped like a stilt house consists of four levels with various functions. The lowest area is the pet area. The second level is the main area for the owner. The following area is applied for food storage uses. The next area is for storing sacred objects. The top level is applied for owners who store an object that is a symbol of glory. (e.g buffalo horn)

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Shias is a term stemming from shi'atu Ali, Arabic for “partisans of Ali". It is believed that Ali and his descendants are part of a divine order. Sunnis, meaning followers of the sunna, or “way” in Arabic, of Mohammed, are opposed to political succession based on Mohammed's bloodline. The majority of Muslims Indonesians are Sunni.

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Context of the poem: https://muurgedichten.nl/en/muurgedicht/aku-1943#:~:text=Anwar's%20poems%20are%20known%20as,protest%20against%20oppression%20in%20general.
Origins: The Indonesian poet, Chairil Anwar verify this poem in his 20s. He had only lived in Jakarta for a short period. After centuries of Dutch colonialism, suddenly the Japanese were in charge. They justified their presence by indicating the importance of Asian unity. Indonesian nationalists, who had been actively suppressed by the Dutches, now enjoyed more freedom.
Themes: One of the most noticeable themes is Individualism. Chairil Anwar analogizes himself to a wild animal from the second stanza, expressing the idea that he chooses his own path.
Icon of Indonesian Poems: After Indonesia became independent between 1945 and 1949, Aku evolved to be Anwar’s well-known work. Moreover, this poem transitioned to an icon of the fight for independence and the fighting spirit.

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The Earth of Mankind by Pramoedya Ananta Toer

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The Earth of Mankind by Pramoedya Ananta Toer

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Analysis: https://www.supersummary.com/this-earth-of-mankind/summary/
Summary: The novel is narrated by the protagonist, Minke (which is a nickname the protagonist calls himself. Minke simply means monkey). The novel is based on Minke's notes from 1898 (which for Minke is 13 years ago). A woman had abandoned Minke and Minke mourns when he could see the woman again. He elucidates that he is a Native Javanese boy and a Muslim. Due to his grandfather's influence, he attended schools suggested for the juniors of Europeans and Mixed-Blood Indos. He then falls in love with a Dutch girl during the early 20th-century colonial turbulence in Dutch East Indies.
Background: This Earth of Mankind is the first book in Pramoedya Ananta Toer's Buru Quartet. Hasta Mitra first published it in 1980. The story happens at the end of the Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia.

Themes: The theme of inequality had been established as the novel progresses. The author depicts the unjust life of Indonesian natives in the Dutch colonization period. social status was governed by the amount of European blood running through their veins.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3SoSWARlXU

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Agnez Mo Talks About Her Single, "Damn I Love You"

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The well-known Indonesian Pop-singer, Agnes Monica 

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The well-known Indonesian Pop-singer, Agnes Monica 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MtNl9ayMZ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BWaGV7mboY

At the age of 6, Agnes Monica gained fame by attending TV shows. After performing at the 2008 and 2009 Asia Song Festival in Seoul, Agnes attained the Asia Pacific region. Agnes has considerable awards to her name, namely seven Panasonic Awards, four MTV Indonesia Awards, three Indonesia Kid's Choice Awards, and seven JpopAsia International Music Awards and so on. Agnes is now in the process of working on an English studio album, with American collaborators such as Timbaland. She is the symbol of Indonesian singers.

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AGNEZ MO full length interview on Asia Pop 40

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https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=5&v=vFvROXiC3mk&feature=emb_title

The seismic social shifts in post-independence Indonesia from the “New Order” of Suharto’s rule are often associated. After the declaration of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the Indonesian government pursued any chance for foreign investment. Indonesia immediately adopted the tourists' taste in disco and conjoined the import culture to the foreign culture. The Indonesians strive to develop tourism and entertainment industries.
The Indonesian musicians took cues from Japanese Pop music, European Synth Pop, and American Boogie, imbuing these cultures with native music, namely Gamelan and Keroncong. The youtube link above is an example of the combination of foreign cultures with outside pop culture. One of the Swara Mahardika, an Indonesian member group compiled the song, Jakarta Kasmaran from gamelan and house music which make a good crossover combination

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Kebaya Pendek
Short version of Pendek

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Kebaya Panjang
Long version of Kebaya

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Kebaya represents the inheritance of Southern Asia. To spread their culture, there are modern designs that evolve the Kebaya. Beside are two examples.

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By way of illustration, the kebaya had been the attire for both Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines flight attendants. It was introduced by Malaysia-Singapore Airlines in 1968.

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This is a modern interpretation of the kebaya featuring colourful motifs, designed by Mdm Ratianah.

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1. Praying: Muslims must pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark. Prayer includes a recitation of the Quran's opening chapter (sura) and is sometimes performed on a small rug or mat used expressly for this purpose.
2.  abstain from food and drink: During the daylight hours of Ramadan.  Muslims are required to refrain from food and drink. The Muslims believe that the temporary deprivation would allow them to renew the gratitude for their meals.

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Mobil-mobilan Kulit Jeruk is made with the skin of Jeruk Bali. Jeruk Bali is a large Pomelo that has thick skin. Once the skin of Jeruk Bali had been removed, cut the pomelo into pieces and combine them together into a car. Coconut frond ribs are used to hold the pieces together. A long stick is attached to the back of the car and can be used to push the car along. A string could also be tied in front of the car would be used to also pull the car.

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In Indonesia, due to the feudal system only high or middle-class children have the ability to play video games, etc. Children in the low class invented some creative games to entertain themselves.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TOAysFrXhI

Albeit Bali Gamelan and Javanese Gamelan are Gamelans, both possess distinct special qualities. Javanese Gamelan has a soft and slower tone (creating a peaceful mood), while Balinese Gamelan has a faster and more dynamic tone (creating a vigorous mood). In the 14th century, the natives from the middle east introduced the religion of Islam into Indonesia. The natives who desired to remain Hindu were exiled to Bali, and others remained in Java. This was the start of the Bali-Java split, where Balinese gamelan originated, which is also when where the fall of the Majapahit empire began. The Majapahit time period is seen as the Bali Aga ancient period in Balinese history. Balinese gamelan heavily evolved today through both Western, and modern Indonesian influences.

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video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2937xfI_kKI
Javanese Gamelan is often composed of instruments namely, bronze gongs and metallophones, drums, wooden flutes and two-stringed fiddle, and so on. All the instruments compose together, forming a distinctive and rich melody. There are not many records of the origin of Javanese Gamelan. The earliest record of Javanese Gamelan was when Hindu-Buddhist culture dominated Indonesia. According to Javanese mythology, Javanese Gamelan was invented in the Saka era, and invented by the god who ruled as a king of Java, Sang Hyang Guru. He aims to summon the other gods, he then solved the problem by using gongs to communicate. If he had to deliver a more complex message, he would use multiple instruments to deliver the message.

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Don’t show the soles of your feet
This also includes touching someone with your foot or pointing to something with your foot. It’s considered disrespectful. This manner also occurs in Thailand. In Thailand,  the head is the highest point in the body and the purest, and the feet are considered the lowest and the dirtiest.

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According to Islamic theology, Allah has no physical body, or gender. 

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Allah, in Arabic, is defined as God. Below are how Allah is described in Quran

1. Immanence: The Quran claims "We create man - We know what his soul whispers to him: We are closer to him than his jugular vein." (Qur’an 50:16), signifying that Allah is universal and understand everything and everyone.

2. Omnipotence: Allah believed that he created the universe. Allah can determine the future.

3. Fair:  Allah perceived everyone equally. On the day of judgment, Allah would judge fairly by regarding each person's action and determine whether the person goes to Jannah (Paradise) or Jahannam (Hell).

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXxmk1yKo2M

Beauty is a Wound, written by Eka Kurniawan, and published in 2002, is an Indonesian epic novel, which is a combination of a family tragedy, history, and satire. born in 1975 on the island of Java. Kurniawan studied philosophy at the university.
Summary: The prostitute Dewi Ayu died 21 years ago, then she rose from her grave and decided to check on her 4 daughters. The novel background sets in WWII.
Themes: The theme, love or sex. Raped scenes are depicted in the novel (sex is perceived by the women that is something they exchange for money from the men), while the depiction of women using their beauty as weapons and men using brute force has also been depicted.  Sex is depicted as a common norm. Men die and women are raped. The novel portrays a war between men and women, whatsoever no one is the winner. The linguistic manner of the characters is often explicit and crude, building realism and unadulterated fashion. The tone applied to Beauty is a Wound is objective and has lack emotions to implicate the meaningless of war and violence. The period was selected when the Dutch and Japanese retreated. The men celebrated after the two nations retreated. Lamentably, the newly established Indonesian government and the communists began to dispute again. The characters behave in a talkative and open manner in the novel. On the contrary, natives from the island tend to be shy and reserved while the characters in the novel and Halimunda tend to speak all their thoughts.

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Beauty Is A Wound by Eka Kurniawan - Summary and Analysis (Best Indonesian novel)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmyq1LXcB1s

Kebaya is an upper garment that is traditionally made from fabrics namely, velvet, cotton, gauze, lace, or voile, and at times decorated with embroidery. There is much speculation as to where the kebaya could have originated from. Some who say that the kebaya originated in the Middle East, while others argue that it may have come from nearby China. Some compared kebaya to an open-fronted long-sleeved tunic worn by women of the Ming Dynasty. The word,  Kebaya is derived from the Arabic word Keba, which means clothing. Kebaya is worn on both formal and casual occasions. Moreover, kebaya has been adopted and continues to be the attire for both Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines flight attendants since 1968 it was introduced by Malaysia-Singapore Airlines.

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How To Dress Like A Peranakan | CNA Insider

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The above pdf establishes a set of steps of how to wear an Indonesian Sarong.  

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Sarong, a large tube of fabric wrapped around the waist, is commonly worn by the natives of the Indonesian archipelago. The word "Sarong" is translated as "to sheath". In Indonesia, the Sarong is an essential component of formalized ethnic dress. The Sarong is consist of materials namely, batik (mentioned in the Solo Batik Carnival), woven plaids, silk plaid, and in like manner. For females, Sarong secures under the arms, allowing them to sleep in or to walk to the river for a bath.  Male laborers tend to wear Sarong as a sash while laboring.

Origins of the Sarong
The Sarong is impacted by the early Indian sea traders. The sea traders made ports along the coast of Java a hundred years ago. The Indian sea traders wore lungi which influenced the fashion of Java island.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfydro4X2t0

Wayang, translated as "shadow" in Javanese, is a classical Javanese puppet drama that utilizes the shadows thrown by puppets manipulated by rods against a translucent screen lit from behind. Wayang is devised before the 10th century. The idea of Wayang originates from the leather puppets, thalubomalata in southern India. The Wayang is completed of painted leather. The performers would manipulate puppets oftentimes to narrate a myth.  Characters that represent justice are often positioned on the right while the other characters that represent the forces of evil would be positioned on the left side.

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Theatre is crucial for a nation because it promotes social discourse, social change, and so on. In Indonesia, Wayang is extremely valuable for the Indonesian natives. Wayang is crucial to culture. It often narrates Indonesian myths.

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Susi Susanti was considered an icon of Badminton for the Indonesians. A movie was even filmed to celebrate her.

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Sports have a huge role to play when it comes to nation-building. I represent pride and honor to a nation. It is as similar as an icon for a nation.

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Biography: Interview with Taufik Hidayat

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Biography: Interview with Taufik Hidayat

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffcT37sLiGM
The BDF TV (Badminton World Federation) interviews the well-known badminton player Taufik Hidayat. Taufik Hidayat's Olympics started in 2000, then gained victory in 2004. In Taufik Hidayat's childhood, he adored football, whatsoever in Indonesia, people believe you can only find real success from badminton. He then joined the National team and puts much effort into training in badminton. He had the ambition of entering the Olympics.

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Badminton Unlimited | Taufik Hidayat - Profile | BWF 2018

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Indonesia's honor, Susi Susanti burst into tears during the gold medal ceremony. 

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Badminton reigns supreme in the Republic of Indonesia. Before Indonesia's independence, the nation had participated in numerous sports. Moreover, these sports were apprehended by countries Indonesia has encountered. though history. In 1930, Britain introduced badminton to the Indonesians which popularized throughout the country, resulting in the establishment of the Indonesian Badminton Association in 1951 (Indonesia returned independent in 1945). In 1958, Indonesia participated in the 1958 Thomas Cup Championship. The badminton competitors, Tan Joe Hok and Ferry Sonneville gained the victory. In 1992, the badminton players, Susi Susanti and Alan Budikusuma both returned to Indonesia with gold medals for women and men singles in the Olympics 1992. Their victory is a historical one and instantly became an icon and role model for many aspiring badminton players in Indonesia.
Another prominent badminton player is Taufik Hidayat.  Born in Bandung, Indonesia, Taufik Hidayat is famed for winning the gold medal in the 2004 Olympics.  (more information regarding to Taufik Hidayat at the right side.)

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How did Indonesia gain the largest Muslim population on Earth?

Muslims reign a majority of the population in 49 countries worldwide. 87.2%  (209 million) of the Indonesian population are identified as Muslim.
Exceptionally, Islam spread in Southeast Asia without a major conquest. During the 13th century, Indonesia and India formed trading routes, which extended Muslim. The whole Musulim world has access to Indonesia, thus trade relationships formed, resulting in migration from numerous Muslim nations. The Indonesian locals embraced the cultures, food, and manners of Islam. Instead of not conquering and showing good treatment, Islam spread throughout Indonesia.
Many nations were desperate for Indonesian spices (due to the tropical weather, Indonesia produced various kinds of spices), especially India. To establish an efficient trade with the Indians, the Indonesians started to comprehend Arabic and read the Quran (the Islamic Bible). The Quran often focused on equality, which vastly influenced low-class Indonesians under the feudal system. The Headstone of Sultan Matik of Saleh (left image above) is designed from the pattern of the Jani Masjid of Champaner. Zheng he, the well-known Chinese explorer, was Musulim  (influenced by the Muslims while trading) who also mildly influenced the Indonesians. The impact was so vast it resisted the Christain influence from the Dutch, English, and Spanish.

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Using animal puppets, the performers perform Si Kancil's tales. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eamF8COIGoo&t=435s

In Indonesian and Malaysian tales, a character named Si Kancil often appears. Si Kancil (also called the Mousedeer) is a trickster that is popular both in Indonesian and Malaysian tales.  Despite that Si Kancil is only a small deer, his wit always allows him to outsmart his predators.
Si Kancil wanted to traverse the river to reach the cucumber garden. Lamentably,  this river is filled with crocodiles that are desperate for a meal. There are two versions of the tale. In the first version, Si Kancil requested the crocodiles to form a line so he could feed them meat. The crocodiles did what Si Kancil had told them. Si Kancil then steps on the line of crocodiles and successfully reaches the cucumber garden. In the second version of the tale, Si Kancil fools the crocodiles by announcing that the king of the jungle has hosted a festival. and Si Kancil is tasked to count the crocodiles. Then he steps on the crocodiles and reached the cucumber garden.

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WAYANG KANCIL 4 (Animal Puppet) - Kancil dan Buaya - Kancil Cross The River (English Subtitle) [HD]

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Many say that this stone stone looks alike a man crying. Many believes that this stone is the cursed Malin Kundang since it is shaped like a person face-down.  

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The folklore sets at Air Manis Beach in Padang, West Sumatra. Malin Kundang is a dedicated and obedient young man. He travels to another nation to provide financial support to his mother. Many years had gone by, and Malin Kundang had come back. He had become an affluent and high-class man. He became vain and refuses to associate with his mother. Angrily, his mother prayed for him to be transformed into a stone.
The tale "Malin Kundang" is quite comparable to the folktale  "Batu Menangis" (translated as the "Crying Stone"), though they still differ. The main character, Batu Menangis in the folktale Batu Menangis, is a spoiled girl who even asserts that her mother is her maid. Then, her mother prayed to God to transform her daughter into a stone.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5OGPZJZ94c
"Bawang Merah Bawang Putih" (translated as "Shallot and Garlic") is a Cinderella-type story of good versus evil. Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih are half-sisters who are polar opposites of each other. Bawang Merah is slothful and spoiled by their mother. Surprisingly, Bawang Putih is obedient, and diligent and does all the chores without protesting. On a laundry day in the river, Bawang Putih loses a scarf, which is found by an old woman. The old woman claims she will return the scarf on the condition of Bawang Putih cooks and cleans it for her. Bawang Putih does as she's told, and gets the scarf back. The aged woman tells her to select a small or a large pumpkin. Bawang Putih picks the smaller pumpkin. When she cracks open the pumpkin after she returned home, she discovers the fruit is loaded with jewelry. Bawang Merah and their mother were envious and are determined to get their own pumpkin filled with jewelry. They arrived at the river and deliberately lose their scarves. Then they visit the old woman’s cottage and request a pumpkin. They carry home the large pumpkin, but instead of jewelry, their large pumpkin was filled with snakes. This classic Indonesian folklore has been adapted to into numerous stage plays, movies, and so on.

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Finish your whole plate of food. When you requested to a  local residence or on the occasion that someone has cooked especially for you, clean your plate, for it may show your respect and appreciation to them. Likewise, if you are offered a beverage when visiting a local residence, accept it. If your tea or coffee is sweet, it may signify that they welcome you.

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Arriving late: Westerners are anticipated to be punctual for business arrangements. With regard to Indonesian locals, arriving late is quite common.  "Jam Karet" is a common saying in Indonesia. If translated "Jam Karet" simply means rubber clock. The Indonesians believe that time is alike rubber, it is flexible.  The Indonesians too believe that time should be spent more on themselves.

In the Republic of India, the natives also have a relaxed approach towards punctuality and timekeeping.

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Avoid using your left hand. This could be for touching someone, handing something to someone, or indicating something. The left hand is used for all washroom activity and is deemed unclean.
In many Muslim regions or the Middle East of the globe, this belief in the left hand is also regarded.

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Art festivals are crucial for nations. It is a cultural highlight in many towns, cities and countries worldwide. Celebrations of the richness and diversity of culture and creativity

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Solo is the nickname for the major city located in the central Java region of Indonesia, Surakarta. The Solo Batik Carnival, an annual carnival celebration, displays a parade of dancers attired with exquisite costumes. Annually, the grand festivities accentuate the ancient Indonesian motif of batik *. The Solo Batik Carnival emphasizes the beautiful ancient art and craftwork of Batik and shines a bright spotlight on the city of Surakarta. The Solo Batik Carniva was instituted as an annual celebration of Indonesian heritage and culture.

What is Batik?
Batik is a unique man-made wax-resistant dying technique. Batik is formed by selecting areas from a piece of fabric and coating it with melted wax. The fabric is then immersed. Parts coated with wax are able to resist the dye and remain the original fabric color. This process would be incessantly repeated to form beauteous designs.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHS7eHlW2os

This festival is located on the right of Java, Bali. The Balinese locals would only be enabled to remain silent at home as they pray and meditate, as the Balinese locals believe the Nyepi Silent Day would cleanse all the misdoings and bad omens. The Balinese airport would be enclosed for 24 hours.
The night before the Nyepi silent day, papier-mâché monsters would  (called Ogoh-Ogoh) would parade via the street.

The Origin of Nyepi Silent Day
The Balinese deem that evil spirits scour the earth looking for colonies to torment. Hence, the parades are designed to seize the attention of the evil spirits and tempt them to the island.

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Bali's DAY OF SILENCE Experience 🇮🇩New Year Festival / Nyepi is March 6-7

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Indonesia is a country of rich diversity, with numerous religions adding multiple layers to its vibrant culture. The diversity of religions creates numerous religious festivals.

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This PDF above would allow you to explore the delicacies of Indonesia. The foremost dish is an exotic dish in Indonesia, Pepes Ikan. The banana leaves applied produces a fragment aroma. The subsequent dish is Nasi goreng (translated as  "Fried rice"). Something exclusive about Nasi goreng is due to the use of soy sauce and other spices, this dish is more flavorful than regular fried rice. The final dish is Indonesian satay. Indonesian satay is a skewer of chicken marinated with soy sauce and spices. It is often served with peanut butter covered on top. This procedure of Indonesian satay would create a stronger taste than other kinds of satays.

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Cuisine of the Republic of Indonesia - Cultural Influences on Indonesian Cuisine  (2)

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Pasola Festival-                                                        Sumba 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MDHshDNnTk

This brutal and violent festival is located in Southern Indonesia, Sumba. The Pasola festival is a sacrificing human premise. Two villages would send many warriors to join the war game. During the days between six to eight after the full moon, the Western Sumba forms the spawning ground for billions of Nyale worms. The coming fortunes of the year would be deciphered by the geometric patterns or colors of the Nyale.  The villagers assemble in a field beside the beach as the armed riders arrive, disposed of for this bloody war game. All of the locals would compile the Nyale with their containers. Then, the Nyale would be fried and served. The chantings of "Layla" would then would be descanted by the villagers.
The war game finally commences. The combatants are authorized to bring a dozen of spears. The combatants form opposing circles or lines. When signaled, the combatants would aim to throw the spears to strike the opponents. Many say a Pasola does not end until blood is seen on the field. Oftentimes, the Pasola ends when there is a full-scale riot overwhelming the field. The Tau Humba (locals in Sumba) believes that the sacrifice would fertilize the crops in the future. The casualties would be left on the field, as the other warriors head back home.

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Pasola Festival | The blood war game of Sumba

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Literature reflects the issues or hardships of a community and presents the core values that define society. Ostensibly, the three classic Indonesian literature selected, all established the story period of the Dutch colonization, and most of the literature depicts the inequality between Indonesians and the Dutches, indicating how much the Indonesian natives matter about the period of Dutch Colonization.

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Etiquette establishes respect and is a key factor in social interactions. In the Republic of Indonesia, manners are often influenced by other nations. Nations in the Middle East possess similar manners and etiquette. For foreigners, comprehending local manners in advance would avoid offending others and creating a poor image of yourself.

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Folklore mirrors a nation's culture by relating the way of life of the individuals who produce it. Most folklore teaches the readers a lesson. In the folklore Malin Kundang, Malin Kundang's ingratitude with his mother resulted in such a tragic ending, being cursed into a stone.

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Religion plays a crucial role for a person in giving a cultural identity. Many mythologies, festivals, and traditions are influenced by a nation's religion. Through religion, we can perceive the historical background and value of a nation. In the Republic of Indonesia, Islamic had been spread to that nation for one main reason, trade.

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Festivals play an essential role to add structure to our social lives and associate us with our families and backgrounds. There are approximately 15 major festivals celebrated in Indonesia. A festival is not only celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, it also gives us a sense that we are a part of the community.

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Architecture would demonstrate how the physical environment of the nation would impact the architecture. Architecture is where national residents reside. Architecture may also evolve into a nation's icon and represent the nation, which would allow more nations to perceive the nation.

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Art had been in human culture for centuries, and oftentimes art expresses emotions, delivers ideas, and records memories. Art is a crucial element in culture since it allows a nation to identify its unique culture. Moreover, oftentimes art shares stories and even allows some historians to uncover the past through art at the past.

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Music plays an essential role in culture. Music educates other nations about a certain culture. Through the section, you would perceive not only the traditional music arts but also the combination of American pop and Indonesian traditional music.

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Entertainment presents how the natives live in their own society. Entertainment or activities can build community and establish a culture. The influence of many nations impacted the Indonesian's choice of entertainment. By way of illustration, due to the feudal system influence from India , the low class Indonesian residents had to use their creativity and create games to entertain themselves, since electronics belong the middle and upper class.

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Fashion in a nation would reflect cultural influence. By way of illustration, the Sarong in fact originated from the Indian sea traders. Moreover, in order to preserve the Kebaya culture, many designers designed modern Kebaya to attract the younger generation.

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Introduction
In the Republic of Indonesia, spices are commonly applied in the local dishes. The Indonesians extremely adore piquant dishes, due to their tropical weather. Prior mentioned (in the rationale), there are some cultural impacts on the Republic of Indonesia. There are abundant impacts on Indonesian cuisine. Whatsoever, some Indonesian dishes still possess their exotic taste.

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The Republic of Indonesia Kaleidoscope Cultural Preservation Museum Project 

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The Republic of Indonesia Kaleidoscope Cultural Preservation Museum Project 

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As a contributor to the Republic of Indonesia Kaleidoscope Cultural Guide, I would display 11 categories of Indonesian culture,  cuisine, fashion, music, art, architecture, literature, religion, folklore, manners/etiquette, festivals, and entertainment with a digital format, allowing the accessibility to everyone. This Kaleidoscope Cultural Guide intends to preserve the uniqueness of Indonesian culture. With the intensification of globalization, respectively cultures tend to be overpowered.
The Republic of Indonesia is located off the Southern coast of mainland South East Asia amongst the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Indonesian archipelago, the world's most immense archipelago state, comprises over  17,000 islands.
Due to Indonesian exotic spices, the Republic of Indonesia exchanged many resources with other nations. The ancient trade between Indonesia and the Far East and the Middle East resulted in numerous cultural impacts on the Republic of Indonesia.  Indonesia is known for its cultural diversity. Moreover, the nation encompasses cultures from other nations, namely, the Kingdom of Thailand, the People's Republic of China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and the Kingdom of Cambodia, and in like manner. Albeit the Republic of Indonesia had been impacted by other nations and is known for its cultural diversity, the country still possesses its own unique culture. In the Age of Exploration, Indonesia's major trade was with India. Piles of evidence indicate India’s presence both before and during the Age of Exploration. A source, Verma, Deepti, indicates India’s presence in the 200th BC.  As a global community, if we preserve sufficient cultures on online contributors, share traditions, and offset the negative effects of globalization