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Enjoy the Enchanting Sunset in Kuta Beach, Bali
Oct 16th
Bali, Indonesia, has many places to offer for your holiday, one place which should not be missed is Kuta. Some people said that “you haven’t visited Bali if you haven’t visited Kuta”, the phrase is almost true since Kuta is one of the most famous places in Bali. It offers the visitors an enchanting beach with tropical air and warm sunlight. Anything can be enjoyed here, the sand, the air, the situation, and the water. More >
Romantic Places for Your Honeymoon
Oct 12th
Newlyweds would like to spend their honeymoon in the place full of romantic atmosphere. Honeymoon is the most awaited moment after the tiring, yet exciting wedding ceremony. Choosing the best place for honeymoon together with the partners is one delightful moment in planning for the wedding. The fellow needs to be sure that the real honeymoon will be as delightful as the choosing the best place for honeymoon. Here are the reviews of several best places for honeymoon. More >
Top Asia Destinations: Bali
Oct 12th
When you speak of Indonesia, you are likely to speak of Bali. Being the largest tourist destination of the country, Bali is known for its highly developed arts, which includes dance, sculpture, painting, leather-craft, metal works and music, among many others. Bali also is proud of its rich fauna species and mammals, which also makes it an instant hit for nature lovers and enthusiasts. Its resident bird, the Bali Starling, is considered endangered and is now protected.
What sets Bali apart is its flexibility and being able to provide almost anything. From its exquisite line of nature’s blessings to the sanctuary of the beaches provided by Sanur, to the high end quality shopping in Seminyak, Bali gives everyone a piece of everything. It is a place where commodity meets nature, a mixture of both elements provided into one mold that is Bali.
Indonesia Independence Day 17 August 2009 Holiday
Aug 12th
Indonesia Independence Day Celebrations – 17 August 2009
HUT RI / Hari Ulang Tahun Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Indonesia Ke-64
 HUT RI 64 |
This coming Monday 17 August 2009, Indonesia is celebrating the 64th Independence Day. Indonesia Independence Day is observed to mark the Proclamation (Declaration) of Indonesian Independence on Friday, August 17, 1945. Prior to the proclamation, Indonesia had been colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and Japanese for over 300 years. |
What to expect?
Independence day is a huge celebration in Indonesia. Most businesses and offices are closed on the Independence day, but preparations are started 2-3 months before that. Business and locals are chirping in for activities with donations. Streets and building around the country are decorated with the ornaments such as Indonesian red-white flags and congratulatory banners.
Days around the festival, visitors can observe lots of interesting activities. In almost every villages, town and cities, you can watch sports competitions and free concerts. On the day itself, the main attractions are the town parades, with marching bands, decorated cars and bikes, barongs, and kuda lumpings.
For the locals, one of the most anticipated activity is the panjat pinang game. People groups into a team of 3-6 persons each, to attempt a climb of slippery poles for gifts and prizes on top of the pole. It’s really quite fun to watch.
Panjat Pinang
The Indonesian Independence proclamation text
in Indonesian
PROKLAMASI
Kami, bangsa Indonesia, dengan ini menjatakan kemerdekaan Indonesia.
Hal-hal jang mengenai pemindahan kekoeasaan d.l.l., diselenggarakan dengan tjara saksama dan dalam tempo jang sesingkat-singkatnja.
Djakarta, hari 17 boelan 8 tahoen 05
Atas nama bangsa Indonesia
–tanda tangan Soekarno/Hatta–
Soekarno – Hatta
English translation:
PROCLAMATION
WE THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA HEREBY DECLARE THE INDEPENDENCE OF
INDONESIA. MATTERS WHICH CONCERN THE TRANSFER OF POWER AND
OTHER THINGS WILL BE EXECUTED BY CAREFUL MEANS AND IN THE
SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME.
DJAKARTA, 17 AUGUST 1945
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA
SOEKARNO—HATTA
