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Useful phrases and tips for communication in Indonesian language

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Believe it or not, there are 583 languages and dialects spoken in Indonesia, including languages of various ethnic groups of the country. Some of these languages are Acehnese, Batak, Sundanese, Javanese, Toraja, Buginese and many others. All of them are subdivided into dialects. Even though the Indonesian language is the national language of this country, you can hear English pretty often, especially when it comes to tourist areas. You can also hear some German and Dutch in big cities if you are lucky enough. In order to have successful communication with native people once you find yourself away from tourist … Continue reading →

The most impressive aspects of Bandung story

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Tucked in a valley hidden among volcanic peaks, city of Bandung probably is not the first tourist attraction which comes to mind of an average traveler who decides to visit Indonesia. Even though you would probably think about Bali or Komodo as the ideal options for your vacation, you definitely should not forget to visit Bandung as well. As a third largest city of Indonesia populated with more than 2.5 million of people, Bandung has plenty of interesting things to offer, and we will guide you through some of the most impressive aspects of Bandung story. Breezes and volcanos As it’s located at 768m above sea level, Bandung is … Continue reading →

Top 13 Famous Festivals in Indonesia

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Become a diverse country of origins and religions make Indonesia has good cultural events, ceremonies, and festivals. The population in Indonesia is more than 23 million people and that’s also become reason why Indonesia have lot and lot festivals. The festivals also variated in Indonesia, some of them are affected by many religions, start from Islam-Hindu-Buddha-Christianity, and others. Most of the festivals are followed by special ceremonies and some also national festivals which celebrated by all of those people regardless of their reiligious beliefs. Theres also some festivals which based on the location, which are local festivals usually celebrated within … Continue reading →

Surakarta, a City to See the Origin of Javanese Traditional Culture

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Surakarta often called by Solo is a city located in the Central Java, Indonesia. Surakarta is one of the big cities in Java and Central Java. Surakarta is well known as the culture city of Javanese traditional culture along with Yogyakarta, since Surakarta and Yogyakarta are the legitimate successor of the Mataram Dynasty. From the Surakarta history, Surakarta is a central of Mataram Kingdom which before was located in Kotagede, Yogyakarta, then after the war of Java successor, the kingdom was moved to the Solo village, then after the Kingdom finished to be built, it was named Surakarta by the … Continue reading →

Population of Indonesia

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With a population totaling around 260 million individuals, Indonesia is the fourth-largest country in terms of population size. Its ethnic composition is characterized by variety, in fact wide variety, as the country contains hundreds of different ethnic groups and cultures. However, more than half of the population can be classified as belonging to two main ethnic groups. This section zooms in on the people of Indonesia. These two groups are the Javanese (41 percent of the total population) and Sundanese (15 percent of the total population). Both groups originate from the island of Java, Indonesia’s most populous island, which contains … Continue reading →

Jamu Your Way to Good Health

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Jamu, pronounced ja-moo, is an Indonesian traditional herbal drink that many people in the country still consume in copious quantities, in the hope that they would never have to go to the doctor. Made from all-natural ingredients, jamu – which comes in many different varieties – is supposed to help cure all sorts of physical ailments from masuk angin (common cold), heart disease to impotence. There are different ways to make jamu from scratch and all of them are time-consuming. The most common ways are by cold-pressing the raw ingredients or putting them in a pot to boil and simmer. But now, … Continue reading →

Religion in Indonesia: All about the history

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When looking for ideal travel destinations, you should think about the religion of the country you consider to visit since sometimes all of your plans may be affected by the religious views of the native people. Regarding the religion in Indonesia, it is important to note that the country has a constitution that guarantees freedom of worship to every individual in the country. However, the constitution only recognizes Muslims, Protestants, Catholics, Buddhists, Confucianists and Hindu believers. Religion in Indonesia: Islam Despite the fact that the State recognizes the listed religions, the country happens to be mostly populated by Muslims who in … Continue reading →

Do’s and Don’ts in Indonesia – Is it possible to…?

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Do’s and Don’ts in Indonesia – We are sure that most of the people who are traveling to exotic destinations famous for their unique cultures and specific ways of living at some point ask themselves whether it is okay for them to do things that they would normally do in their homelands. Knowing that nobody would feel comfortable while doing some “inappropriate” actions in a foreign country without realizing it, and having in mind that Indonesia is one of these intriguing countries that may have different “rules of everyday life”, we will share with you some of the basic things … Continue reading →

Indonesian Culture: Discover some of the most beautiful ones

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Before you decide to spend some quality time in this wonderful country, you may want to know more about Indonesian culture so please find here some of the most interesting parts! One of the most populated countries As the world’s fourth largest country when it comes to population, Indonesia with its 203 million inhabitants represents a country with a large number of ethnic groups from Javanese, Sundanese and Madurese to Coastal Malays, Acehnese and Minangkabau. However, the highest percentage of the population (about 88%) are the Muslims. More than 580 languages and dialects are spoken in Indonesia and they differ … Continue reading →

Sulawesi island: dare to visit this Indonesian jewel!

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Sulawesi island, Often referred to as the world’s largest and most beautiful orchid, planted between Kalimantan and Maluku Islands, is the third largest island of Indonesia. If you observe it from the air, Sulawesi can be seen as a puzzle, consisting of four major peninsulas growing from the mother island, combined with numerous tiny islets which are beautifully ornamenting turquoise seas. The closer you approach the land, the more spectacular landscape is, with its intensive shades of green accenting the beauty of the rice terraces. Island Time Machine At this segment, we will step into our time machine in order … Continue reading →