Monday, April 03, 2006

The World Needs More Indonesia

1. Bali

2. Borobudur, a forgotten wonders of the world. It is the largest Buddhist monument, built between 750 and 850 CE, 56,000 m2 in size and contains at least 2,000,000 stone blocks.

3. R.A. Kartini (1879-1904), the first women’s right campaigner in Indonesia.

4. Mailoa Jonathan Pradana, Ho Pangus, Putra Irwan Ade, and Latief Andy Octavian. These are the Gold Medallist in 37th International Physics Olympiad.

5. Bhineka Tunggal Ika, the motto of Indonesia that means unity in diversity.

6. Gamelan, a musical ensemble of Indonesian origin.

7. Susi Susanti and Alan Budikusuma. Both are gold medal winners in 1992 Barcelona Olympics in badminton.

8. Foja Mountains in the province of Papua, an untouched natural habitat, where a team of scientists in February 2006 discovered numerous new species.

9. Dangdut, a genre of Indonesian popular music.

10.Nasi goreng, an Indonesian version of fried rice, cooked with sweet soy sauce and often accompanied by additional items such as egg, chicken, etc.

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