Can you imagine a setting where there is a bridge and there is a man on one side and a woman on the other side. Now imagine both are coming towards each other and one would shout “Suamiku (My husband)” and “Istriku (My wife)” from the man. And if you are an Indonesian growing up there back in 1990s, you would know what I am talking about: the famous “Siluman Ular Putih/Legend of the White Snake.” Read more…
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Biggest Theme Park in the world
On Sept. 9, 2009, Trans Studio World was opened in Makassar. It is currently the biggest indoor theme park in the world (Ya hear that right buddy!). Read more…
New Law in Aceh
Came across the following news that Aceh is enforcing a new law for adulterers and homosexuals. Those who commit adultery or homosexuality in Aceh will be stoned to death.
Bazaar ’09
On Monday night (Aug 3, 2009), I came home from work and realized that this month is August; and that usually means there will be another bazaar in Houston for Indonesia’s Independence Day. Read more…
Very Asia
Are you an Indonesian?
Do you live in Texas?
Are you struggling to look for Indonesian food? Read more…
A Message to Obama
Children from an elementary school in Jakarta, Indonesia where Obama used to attend had group together and sang the United States of America’s anthem song. They were really happy by their hero to step into White House this Tuesday. It inspired them to sing the anthem and wrote him a letter stating how happy they are and that they hope the world will be in a better place with him leading the United Staes of America. Read more…
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