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The Unique Culture in Indonesia

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Naila Syaira - Indonesia is an archipelagic country that includes more than 17,000 islands, a figure that makes Indonesia the fourth country in terms of the country with the largest population in the world. So what culture of Indonesia, Okay i will tell you 1. Wayang Wayang is a performing art played by a puppeteer and usually played with gamelan music and the melodious voice of a singer. 2. Angklung Angklung is a traditional musical instrument from West Java with double notes which is played by shaking it.

The Traditional Ceremony 'Bakar Batu', The Uniqueness of Papuan Culture

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Cyntia Bella Arisandy - Merauke, the easternmost island of Papua, has the potential for a beautiful island and its unique traditions. Papua holds various cultural that must be preserved so as not to extinct that the customs have been created by our ancestors. One of the uniqueness of Papuan culture is the traditional ceremony called Bakar Batu . This tradition is one of the most important traditions in Papua which functions as a sign of welcoming happiness for birth, death, or to gather soldiers for war. This tradition is carried out by tribes in the Baliem valley who are famous for cooking by burning stones. In its development, this tradition has various names, for example the Paniai people call it Gapiia, the Wamena people call it Kit Oba Isogoa.

'Papuan Batik', The Unique Culture of Papua

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Rafifatun Nabilah N - Papuan Batik is typical clothing from the Papua region. It also developed apart from the Papua region itself. Papuan Batik began to develop around 1985, the motifs that developed were a combination of two cultures between Papua and Pekalongan. Pekalongan is a Javanese ethnic group that produces batik combined with a Papuan ethnic group that is rich in decorative variations which are developed as batik motifs. Papuan batik, the result of a combination of two cultures, is also known by another nickname, namely: Batik Port Numbay. Papuan batik is unique in terms of its motifs, because it was developed from the rich culture and unique nature of Papua.

Culture in Indonesia

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M. Afif Izudin - National culture. is a culture that is recognized as a national identity or national identity. The definition of national culture according to TAP MPR No. II of 1998, namely: "National culture based on Pancasila is the embodiment of the creativity, work and initiative of the Indonesian nation and is the entire effort of Indonesian people to develop dignity as a nation, and is directed at providing insight and meaning to national development in all areas of national life. Thus National Development is cultural development. Department of Education and Culture, Form, Meaning and Peaks of Old and Original Culture for the Supporting Communities, Semarang: P&K, 199"

'Bujang Ganong', The Legendary Fictional in Indonesia

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Ibny Daruz - There is only so much I can write for the presentation, about Bujang Ganong. In this presentation, I would like to tell you a little about one of the legendary fictional in Indonesia, namely Bujang Ganong. Bujang Ganong is known as Patih Pujangga Anom. In East Java before the name of Ponorogo, there was already a large kingdom called Bantara Angin. From folklore in Ponorogo, East Java. Bujang Ganong was the younger brother of Prabu Klono Sewandono, the king of Bantaran Angin. Bujang Ganong and Prabu Klono Sewandono met again after a long time apart. Establishing the Bantara Angin Kingdom. Klono Sewandono as King and Bujang Ganong as Patih.

Perspectif of Foreigners About Indonesian

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Inayah Izzati - I did some research with my family and my friend that live abroad. I ask them how foreigners see Indonesian unique culture. Then I ask my cousin and my roomate. For the first, I asked my brother about "How hongkong people see Indonesian?" They are amazed that we have to pray five times in a day. They are amazed with our faith. Another thing, Hongkong people shock why Indonesian when weekend they stay outside at park. And chill there while, Hongkong like to stay inside. And my brother laugh, because nowadays, he is domestic helper that like chill right there.

The Dreadlock Ruwatan Tradition or 'Tradisi Ruwatan Rambut Gimbal'

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Tsaabitah zuhroh - The tradition that I will introduce to you all is a tradition that I just learned about when I was a volunteer in Dieng, Wonosobo. The name is, the Dreadlock Ruwatan Tradition or Tradisi Ruwatan Rambut Gimbal . This tradition of cutting dreadlocks originally came from the Dieng plateau. Then this tradition spread to several villages in Wonosobo. According to previous people, this person who had dreadlocks was the incarnation of Kyai Kolodete, who was the founding figure of Wonosobo who had dreadlocks.

'Sego Dayo', The Unique Culture in Indonesia

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Firna Azzaya - Indonesia has a diverse culture, in different regions there also must be different cultures. One of them is in my village, people usually call it "sego dayo". Sego dayo is a banquet held specifically for mothers. The way to invite them is also very unique, namely not like banquet invitations in general which use invitations, but by inviting neighbors to come to the house usually by shouting "sego dayo” while walking around the village. The only dishes served during sego dayo are sayur bayem and botok udang . The sego dayo event usually held on after a woman is Success when giving birth.

Traditional Game of Stilts

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Ilfiyana  Rosyidah - The game of stilts is one of the tradition that originates from Lampung the name is terompang pancung. Such games are not just invented in Lampung, but can be found in several other areas. Stilts is a traditional game using two pairs of long bamboo sticks with footrests. How to play it is by climbing the bamboo stick. Then the players are asked to walk using stilts. Still play can bring many positive benefits to a person. For example, training carage perseverance, patience, and phisical balance.

The Unique Culture of Indonesia: The Interesting of Boran Dance

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Nayla Munaya - Boran Dance is a traditional dance from Lamongan which depicts the lives of Boran rice sellers who sell their wares and interact with customers. Apart from being rich in artistic and cultural values, this dance also has many philosophical values in it. Boran Dance is a very famous traditional dance in Lamongan and is one of the typical dances there. A t that times, Boran rice sellers sold their wares by using w akul  or rice containers made of bamboo and placed on their heads to bring them. To sell it, they walk and offer their wares to everyone they meet. Under the hot sun and the hardships of life, they struggle to find their fortune.

The Beauty of Balinese Culture

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Neal Coutsar - Bali, the enchanting island in Indonesia, is not just a paradise of natural beauty but also a hub of vibrant culture. The Balinese people have a unique way of life, filled with traditions, ceremonies, and artistry that have fascinated people from all corners of the globe. I will explain 3 cultural beauties in Bali 1. Traditional Dances and Music Bali is alive with the sound of music and the rhythm of dance. Traditional Balinese dances like Legong and Barong are performed with elaborate costumes and graceful movements, telling ancient stories of gods and legends.

Pencak silat The Martial Art from Indonesia

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Muhammad Hisyam Al-Farisi - Another Indonesian culture that has been recognized by the world is pencak silat. Many historians say that pencak silat was first discovered in Riau Province during the Sriwijaya Kingdom era, namely in the 7th century. Pencak silat comes from two words, namely 'pencak' and 'silat'. The definition of pencak is the basic movement of self-defense and is bound by rules. Meanwhile, silat means perfect martial arts movements that originate from spirituality.

The Maulid Festival on Lombok

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Imam Nurhidayat - The Prophet Muhammad Maulid is one of the great days celebrated by muslims in Indonesia especially in Lombok Island. Lombok Island is known as a thousand mosques, so it is no wonder that Lombok also covers the great days of Islam as much as does the Maulid of the Prophet Muhammad. Every region in Lombok has the unique way for celebrating the Maulid of the Prophet Muhammad. In greeting the great day of Islam: Maulid of the Prophet Muhammad in lombok, the village government invites the people to join to celebrating the Maulid the Prophet Muhammad.

The Night of First 'Suro'

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Meicha Putri - Indonesia is a nation of many islands, and this is what makes Indonesia rich in a variety of traditions and cultures. Each region has its own interesting and cultural tradition. Though time has developed, the traditions of each region are still guarded and kept for generations to come. Some areas also have a unique tradition that still prevails. One of them is The Night of First Suro is one of the traditions on the sacred moon, it is based on the beliefs of the people of Java I sland .

Indonesia Baduy Tribe That Reject Technology

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Shabrina Fakhrunnisa - Indonesia has many tribes scattered from the islands of Sumatra to Papua and the number can reach thousands of them. Java island has the most number of tribes and one of them is the Baduy Tribe. The Baduy Tribe is the native of Banten province situated precisely in the Lebak District, Banten. Tradition and culture become one thing that is very preserved by the Baduy. The Baduy has been designated as a cultural preservation place by the Lebak regional government in 1990 because the area that crosses from Ciboleger Village to Rangkasbitung Village has become the residence for the Baduy, which is the native of Banten Province.

'Carok', The Unique Culture of Indonesia from Madura Island

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Abdul Ghafir - As we know that Indonesia has many islands, ethnic group, and culture. For example: Madura's ethnic, Java's ethnic, and etc. There is no doubt that Indonesia has variety of culture, I am as Indonesian and Madura's ethnic. Now i will persentation one culture of madura ethnic, that is "carok". Carok comes from the acient Kawi language, which means fighting. The carok is tradition of fighting between two people and large families using tradition weapons/ celurit .

Get to Know Begawi, a Traditional Lampung Event

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Farras Adzkia Azzahra - In Lampung, there is a traditional tradition for bridal couples who are getting married. This custom is known as the typical Lampung traditional begawi . Begawi is a traditional Lampung wedding ceremony tradition with the aim of giving a traditional title to the bride and groom. Begawi is usually carried out by the Pepadun indigenous community group. The term pepadun comes from the name of a device that is always used in begawi , in begawi language it means "making a gawi " or a job. Pepadun is taken from a tool that is always used in begawi , namely a throne made of wood, symbolizing social status in the family. The throne is the place where traditional titles are given to the bride and groom.

Natural Disaster is Disaster Caused by Nature

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Natural disaster is disaster caused by nature. For example: earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, flooding, hurricane, and landslide by natural factors. In Indonesia there are many natural disasters for example: 1. Tsunami in Aceh 26 December 2004. T he number of victims who died as a result of the Aceh tsunami reached 227.898 people. That is the famous natural disaster in Indonesia. 2.The earthquake in Lombok 19 August 2018. That is natural disaster in my own town. Then the center of this earthquake in North Lombok and killed maybe until 555 victims.

Natural Disaster

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Natural disaster is an incident between become 2 express its trigger. Accident happens by nature or human. For example, accidents happen by nature: 1. Earthquake 2. Erupting volcano 3. Tsunami 4. Landslide For example, accident often happen by human habit: 1. Flood 2. Landslide 3. Pollution 4. Forest fires

Social Media: The Positive and Negative Impact for Our Live

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1. The positive impact of social media is that it makes it easier for us to interact with many people, expand our relationships, distance and time are no longer a problem, it is easier to express ourselves, dissemination of information can take place quickly, costs are cheaper. 2. The negative impact of social media is that it distances people who are already close and vice versa, face-to-face interactions tend to decrease, making people addicted to the internet, causing conflict, privacy problems, and being vulnerable to the bad influence of other people. Conclusion: Everything has positive and negative effects depending on how we use social media properly and correctly Writer: Agiff - MOB English Course

The Positive and Negative Impacts from Social Media

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 Here the  positive impact from social media: 1. Make us easy to interact with many people sociable spread, distance and take isn't problem make us easy in express ourselves, spread information, fast and cheaper costs. 2. Make us easy to communication everywhere. As before, distance become defend for people to communication. They must mail a letter and it's wait for a few months. And now technology make everything easy, as before people used mail a letter. Now, the people can use handphone to send messages.

Hi! This is My Dreams and My Ambitions

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Farras Adzkia Azzahra - Hello, in this occasion I will tell you about my dreams and my ambition, actually I have a lot of dreams but here I just want to tell you three of my dreams. Ok let's start from, 1.       I want to be a bussiness woman or entrepreneur because I want to be a strong and independent woman. Even though my parents really want me to be a doctor. Actually, I am very sad and disappointed with myself because I haven’t been able to achieve what they want. If I force myself to become a doctor when I’m actually not interested, it definitely won’t be good.