Posts

A 'Flirtatious Policy' of New Minister of Education and Culture

Image
Only on a couple of days, Minister of Education and Culture tried to seek a public attention. He planned that students in Elementary and Junior High School will have full day school. cnnindonesia.com The reasons were if you had stayed at school, your character will build and to avoid the deviant behavior. Moreover, full day school will make children always in the control of their parents. Related to the hour of school, Indeed Our country is shorter than the other. In Singapore, the junior high school takes almost 9 hours at school. Whereas Cina Elementary school go on about 8 hours, junior high school 10 hours, and senior high school approximately 13 to 15 hours. Maybe Minister of Education and Culture use those countries as a benchmark to formulate a policy of education in Indonesia. The fact says that both of them are developed countries. However, Finlandia, the country that always be a reference in developing education only let their student ...

Paradise in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Image
twisata.com Raja Ampat is a regency in West Papua Province, Indonesia. It has an area about 46.108 km2, and almost 85% of it is the sea. It coastline is about 4.860 km. It region has 60.000 residents that spread out in 35 over 610 islands. There are 4 big islands: Misool Island, Waigeo Island, Batanta Island, Salawati Island. The local communities work as a fisherman. People in Raja Ampat are warm and kind. They are welcome to tourists. The residents of Raja Ampat are Christian and Moslem. But they are living in peace though different beliefs. I suggest you bring areca to Raja Ampat, because it is the symbol of peace.  Raja Ampat just like a paradise. As far as you see, your eyes will be spoiled by beautiful scenery. It place has amazing underwater biodiversity (the best in the world) with the coral reef that rises to the top.  The study says that Raja Ampat Islands has 75% of world's coral species. So it is not surprisingly that many biodiversity life unde...

Indonesian Character

Image
If you don't know about the Indonesian characters, I will explain it to you, so that if you have a chance to visit my country, you are not getting shocked. Beawiharta/Reuters/ rediff.com First, Indonesian are impressible. Especially, when they look foreign people (Bule). High body and white skin can impress them. Moreover, many Indonesian peoples are interesting to marry Bule just for a better descent. Furthermore, Indonesian always believe that anything comes from overseas are better, like school, outfit, and food. Third, Indonesian are easily provoked, especially with religious issues and nationalism. Next, they do not filter incoming information, whether it is news or broadcast messages. And for your Information, we believe in magic. We believe that someone can hurt by voodoo, and there are some people that can not be punctured. Sixth, the work ethic of Indonesian peoples are low. So that is why the effort of government to improve the ability of local economy ...

Football in Indonesia

Image
iberita.com After the end of Copa America that is won by Chili and UEFA Euro Championship ended with Portugal victory. Along the tournament, We are spoiled by the great match and very skillful professional football players. As you know that we are willing to stay awake to watch Christiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann dribbling toward the goal. I estimated that approximately a half of Indonesian adults watching both of football championship. Indonesia is a country with the fourth populous countries in the world with 250 million population. Yet, looking for skillful players are not easy. Because football did not manage properly. For instance, Indonesian football association (PSSI) did not manage by competent persons. Mostly, PSSI filled by a politician and a businessman who don't understand the football has become political tools, conflict of interest, and corruption. Moreover, only in Indonesia that CEO of PSSI is still lead from the jail. So it is normal that foot...

How to Make Fried Rice

Image
selarasa.com Fried rice is one of the Indonesian cuisines. And its article I will teach you how to cook a delicious fried rice. First of all, you have to prepare the ingredients: A plate of rice Chili (depending on your taste, spicy or not) Two eggs Salt as needed Soy sauce Three shallots and 2 cloves garlic Cooking oil as needed You can add chicken, beef, and vegetables After you have prepared the Ingredients, don't forget to set up your cookware. If all of your stuff are ready, the following below are the stages of cooking fried rice. You have to puree the chili, onions, and garlic Furthermore, please saute the seasoning (chili, onions, garlic) as needed until smell the aroma Cook your egg and mixed with the herbs Make your sunny side up  After that input your rice,  and mixed it, don't forget to add soy sauce and salt as needed.  Stirring constantly until the color of rice change to brown and the oil has been dries Your fried rice i...

Tawangmangu, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java Province (Part 2. Finish)

Image
Tawangmangu is a district in Karanganyar Regency, Central Java. It has  many travel destination especially natural tourism. At the first part, I had introduced you some of the tourism attractions in Karanganyar and now in particularly I will discuss Tawangmangu. Tawangmangu Landscape/ penginapan.net It destinations could reach by plane at Adi Sumarmo Airport and Solo Balapan  Station for about an hour. You do not have to be afraid become so bored because you will see beautiful scenery and picturesque landscape all the way to Tawangmangu. Therefore, do not forget to bring your camera. So, What is the inside of Tawangmangu? You could see Grojogan Sewu Waterfall. It has been very familiar in this place. From Tawangmangu, you can also start hiking to Lawu Mountain through Cemoro Kandang. Furthermore, you could enjoy and relax in Sarangan Lake. Sarangan Lake/ travel.cahmagetan.com If you feel hungry, do not worry. You can try many local cuisines, for instanc...

Ramadhan

Image
Ramadhan is the time when Moslem Peoples get fasting for a month. It's a period when Moslems restrain their appetency. They don't eat and drink from dawn to sunset or Maghrib time. They recommended enhancing their act of worship. But before they start fasting, Moslems suggest to Sahur (eating before cockcrowing).  And the unique things are many people sales foods for breaking the fast (Takjil). Suddenly, peoples become seasonal entrepreneurs and crowded the streets. This phenomenon begins about 4 pm before the iftar. bandung.panduanwisata.com When Ramadhan is coming up, Moslems also doing Tarawih after Isha prayer. It's kind of prayer that only exist in a fasting month. The end of Ramadhan is Eid Mubarak. Moslems doing prayer in the morning, about 7 am. Allah says that "if you doing fasting properly, your sins will be wiped out and you like a reborn baby (holy)".  And you have to notice that Ramadhan in Indonesia always followed by "mud...