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Sweet Puddings: Indonesia
By Barrie | 
No Comments » In the past, sweet puddings were not a part of traditional menus in Indonesia. The main course was generally the last served. In Java, the tumpeng selamat, a rice cone dish served at birthdays and weddings, is an example of a traditional meal still being served.
August 17th, Hari Proklamasi Indonesia - Indonesian Independence Day
By Barrie | No Comments » Indonesians celebrate the proclamation of independence from 350 years of Dutch colonial rule. Festivities abound in cities and villages alike, organized by the government, neighbourhood community associations and organizations.
Communities Awarded for Forest-Preservation
By Barrie | No Comments » Indigenous communities across the archipelago play an important role in preserving nature by using their local wisdom to preserve traditional forests, as confirmed recently at an awards ceremony held by the Indigenous Peoples’ Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) as the article in the Jakarta Post explains.
Terung: Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » Let us turn our attention to eggplants. In the Indonesian language, the vegetable is referred to as terung. With eggplants one can cook various appetizing dishes, traditionally or creatively prepared as gastronome and epicurean el supremo Suryatini N.Ganie explains.
Mount Rinjani Up for World Heritage: Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | No Comments » Lombok Island’s Mount Rinjani National Park may well join UNESCO’s World Heritage List next year because of the incredible symmetry the park provides between nature and local culture.
Total Lunar Eclipse in Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » The people in Indonesia will be able to see a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, August 28, 2007. The Boscha observatory will conduct a joint monitoring and observation of the total lunar eclipse along with of the Bandung Institute of Technology`s Astronomy Department.
‘People’s Pharmacies’: Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » The government has come closer to providing affordable drugs for the public by establishing the Apotek Rakyat (People’s Pharmacy) program to enable people to procure inexpensive over-the-counter and prescribed drugs. The People’s Pharmacy is based on a ministerial decree enacted in March 2007.
Preparing “Visit Indonesia Year”
By Barrie | No Comments » The government`s culture and tourism department is currently making preparations for the launching of a “Visit Indonesia Year” in the middle of 2007. “A `Visit Indonesai Year` (VIY) is now in the final phase of preparation. We will launch it in July or August,” Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik said.
Bylaws to Improve Environment Conservation: West Lombok
By Barrie | No Comments » The West Lombok regency administration is drafting a local ordinance on environmental management in an effort to conserve natural resources and protect the environment. The ordinance will also contribute to improved livelihoods for coastal residents and those living on the fringes of forests.
Image of the Day: Pisang Vendors, Malang, Central Java
By Barrie | 1 Comment » Indonesia has without a doubt the finest selection of fruits in the world. One of the most popular with tourists and locals alike are bananas (pisang). Buy a couple or buy a hand
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