Indonesia

= Indonesia =

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Indonesian Raya (National Anthem) A beach in Indonesia Indonesia is a country located in Asia. It is near the equator so it is very warm. It is made up of many islands, forming an archipelago. It it has a population of 245,613,043 making it the 4th most populous country in the world. It's capital, Jakarta, is located on the island Java. Java is the main and largest island in Indonesia. This wiki page will tell you much more about life in Indonesia and maybe after looking at it you'll want to even visit! = Transportation: =



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= Lodging: =

= [|The Crowne Plaza] = Just 45 minutes from Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the Crowne Plaza is located near many things such as the Stock Exchange, Nokia, and Unilever. You can get to the attractions easily.Visit the Plaza Senayan and Senayan City which has many boutique shops where you can get a whole new wardrobe. If you want sushi or to visit the tatimi, go to the Poke Sushi restaurant. After a long day hitting the town, you can enjoy the outdoor pool and fitness center there at the hotel. In every room in this hotel you can enjoy: Valet service High speed Internet Cable/satellite TV A desk with a lamp Phone that you can call internationally on A refreshment/kitchen area full with: A coffee maker

Mini bar

Mini fridge <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Tea maker.

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">For extra you can get:

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Connecting rooms

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Cribs

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Double glazed windows

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">In room safe <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Individually controlled air conditioning

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">A cot

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Separate Hanging closet

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Rates Range from: 125 US dollars to 2015 US Dollars a night

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Contact them by phone at: <span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320595503"><span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320703264">1-877-227-69 or fax them at <span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320595503"><span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320703264">62-21-5268832   <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Check in Time: 2:00 PM Check Out Time: 12:00 PM

= [|The InterContinental Jakarta Midplaza]  = Strategically located 3.2 miles from the main city of Jakarta in the business district. It has easy access to the hotel with the two major roads, Jlan Jendral Sudirman and Jalan Mas Mansyur.

This hotel has much to offer:

Two Restaurants: an award winning, Scusa, and Java The Bacchus Wine and Tapas Bar offers 150 different kinds of wine from around the world An 18 multi-purpose meeting room  A ballroom that can have up to 1500 guests   Large flat screen TV in each room   Wired and Wireless internet access in some rooms   Swimming pool   Fitness center   Sauna   Jacuzzi Rates Range from: 182 US Dollars to 1888 US Dollars a night Contact Information: <span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320595503"><span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320595503"><span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320703264">62-21-2510888 <span class="skype_pnh_container"><span class="skype_pnh_mark">or fax them at  <span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320703264">62-21-2511777  or email them at jakarta@ihg.com



Staff speaks many different languages including English  Check in Time: 2:00 PM Check Out Time: 12:00 PM

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Example of Rupiah <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1cab1c; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">1 Indonesia Rupiah=0.00011 U.S. Dollars <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1cab1c; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> 1 U.S. Dollar = 8,945 Indonesia Rupiahs <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1cab1c; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> = <span style="background-color: #ff0000; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Attractions: = <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">**Indonesia National Museum (Museum Nasional)** <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">This museum was built in 1862. It has many exhibits that were created from different times in history since it was built. You will see and learn a lot here. <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">The Museum Nasional has many different exhibits. This museum has exhibits from the prehistoric era, a treasure room with valuable stones and gems, a bronze collection, stone sculptures, and a ceramic collection. There is a lot to see here.

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">The Museum Nasional is open from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; from 8.30 a.m .to 11.30 a.m. on Friday; and from 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on Saturday.The Museum is closed on Monday.

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Admission Fee <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Adults - Rp 750=0.08385 dollars (about 8 cents) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Children under 17 years and students - Rp 250=0.02795 dollars (about 3 cents) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Contact Info: <span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320595503"><span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320703264">(62-21) 381 1551

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">The Museum National is located on the side of Merdeka Square or Lapangan Merdeka.

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Gift Shop: A small gift shop is located in the entrance hall. It has the same hours as the museum. You can buy books, postcards, and reproductions of various exhibits. <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">

<span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #3535d0; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">** Ragunan Zoo ** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;"> <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #3535d0; display: block; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">Rangunan Zoo is located in South Jakarta, in a lush tropical setting. It has a large variety of animals, from tigers to lizards. It is a fun place for both young and old, guaranteed a good time. Come during the week days for a less crowded atmosphere. <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #3535d0; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">The Rangunan Zoo is open everyday of the week and holidays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

<span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #3535d0; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Admission Fee <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Adults - Rp 4000 (.44718 dollars about 45 cents) <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Children - Rp 3000 (.33538 dollars about 33 cents) <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">You have to buy insurance befor entering the zoo in case an animal harms you. It costs Rp 500=.05590 dollars (about 6 cents)

<span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">The Rangunan Zoo is located in South Jakarta. <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Contact Info: (021) 780 5280

<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">**Sea World** <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">When you visit Sea World, you will be able to see a wide range of sea animals and fish. You can try the roller coasters and rides that are there. You will have a day full of fun.

<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">At Sea World in Jakarata, Indonesia, you can see more than 4,000 fish and 300 different species. You can see all of these creatures in aquariums--the main aquarium with a walk-through acrylic tunnel.

<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">When you visit Sea World in Jakarta, you can walk around the park and see many different kinds of aquariums with different species. You can even walk through as aquarium with an acrylic tunnel. When you get tired of looking at all these different species you can go to the theater where they have educational plays. The plays are showed both in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Contact no. of Sea World in Jakarta: <span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320504819"><span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320595503"><span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1320703264">+62 21 641 0080 <span class="skype_pnh_container"><span class="skype_pnh_mark"> begin_of_the_skype_highlighting <span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common"> <span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span">+62 21 641 0080  <span class="skype_pnh_mark">end_of_the_skype_highlighting <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Prices: Weekday: RP. 5000 = 0.55897 US Dollar (about 56 cents)

<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Weekend/Nat holiday: RP. 6000= 0.67077 US Dollar (about 67 cents)

<span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">**Sunda Kelapa Harbor** <span style="color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Sunda kelapa Harbor is a fish market. It is located at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. The first catch of the day is auctioned off in the early morning. It is one of the oldest locations that are still around today in Jakarta.

<span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">The Sunda Kelapa Harbor is a 500-year-old harbor. It was very important for trade in the past and it is still used. There are many things to do. you can fish, buy fish, or just watch the auctions and other people fish. It would be interesting to be able to visit this piece of history that has been used for so long.

<span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Contact Information: +62 31 84345556 <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">General Mail Address: JI. Kertajaya indah 7/G221 Surabaya--Indonesia. <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">No admission Fee

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">**Chinatown** <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Glodok still has typical Chinese shop-houses, as well as temples and churches. Nearby is Jakarta’s oldest Chinese temple, built in 1650. This is a good place to head for cheap Chinese dishes and the area also features a few notable tourist attractions: There are two ancient Buddhist Temples – Da Shi Miao at Jalan Kemenangan, and Vihara Dharma Bhakti. The Santa Maria de Fatima Catholic Church is another place worth checking out.

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Chinatown is located in Old Batavia Jakarta, Java.

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">No admission fee.

= <span style="background-color: #ff0000; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Weather = <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Indonesia has only two climates, tropical wet and dry. There are no extremes between winter and summer. In most parts of Indonesia, the wet season is considered to be between October and April which is the low season. The dry season is the rest May through September, which is high season. Rain usually comes in sudden downpours, but it can also rain continually for days. In some parts of the country there is little change between the wet and dry seasons except the dry season is a little warmer than the wet. In other regions there are big extremes between the two. In the same place they could experience a drought and a flood between the two seasons in one year. The average temperature for this country varies depending on where you are at. The coastal plains are average to 28° C (82.4° F). The inland and mountain bases are averaged out to 26° C (78.8°F). On the higher mountains the average temperature is 23°C (73.4°F)

media type="custom" key="11218710" align="left" <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Clothing to bring: <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Lightweights with rainwear <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Warmer clothes for the evenings <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Jackets for formal occasions (it is considered inappropriate to wear brief clothing anywhere other than a beach) <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">Women should follow the Muslim dress code (Shoulders and legs to be covered) <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">The best time to visit Indonesia is during the dry season. <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #007eff; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">

= <span style="background-color: #ff0000; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Language = <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Indonesia is bilingual. It's official language is Bahasa Indonesia but over 583 languages are spoken on these islands. Dutch is spoken by the older generation and in the tourist's spots English is spoken.

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= <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">__**Ongol-Ongol**__ =

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">This is an Indonesian dessert. It is made with vanilla and cornstarch boiled with palm sugar.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> Ingredients:
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> 7/8 cup of Corn Starch (100 grams) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> .87 cup of Goela Djawa (Palm Sugar & 200 grams)  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> 1/2 a vanilla stick or vanilla essence  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> 2.11 cups of water (500 ml.)  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> Pinch of salt  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> .87 cup of grated fresh coconut (200 grams)

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> Preparation:
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> Combine cornstarch and cold water, make a smooth paste. Set aside. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">In a pan mix vanilla powder, salt, sugar and water. Boil it until the sugar dissolves totally in the water. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">Add cornstarch to the sugar mix. On low heat cook for 5 minutes. take it out and pour in a shallow tray. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">When it chills and hardens, garnish with coconut powder and serve.

= = =<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> **__Sajur Lodeh__** = <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mixed vegetable dish with coconut. This is a soupy dish made with many different types of vegetables. You can use just about any vegetable you have. This recipe is very nice to use as a main or side dish with plain boiled rice.



<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> Ingredients:
<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Onion. <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">2 cloves of Garlic <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">2 teaspoons Sambal Ulek or 1 fresh hot Chilli

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">3 tablespoons Peanut oil. <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">1 teaspoon Laos powder <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">About 3.5 Cups of mixed Vegetables (800 grams) <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">About 1.5 Cups of Coconut milk (350 ml.) <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">About 1.5 Cups of Chicken Stock (350 ml.) <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">2 tablespoons Kecap Manis <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Pinch of Pepper and Salt. <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">2 Hard boiled eggs <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">About 1 cup of boiled chicken breast (250 gr.)

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Preparation:
<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Puree the onions, garlic and sambal ulek in a blender. Add Laos powder. Heat oil in a wok and stir fry the paste for 2 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and chicken stock. Bring to boil. Add the vegetables in order of cooking time. Simmer until all vegetables are tender but still crunchy. Add Kecap Mani, Salt and Pepper, finely sliced Chicken and quartered Eggs and boil for a further minute. <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Serve hot. <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> =<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ff0000; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">**Holidays** =

Since 86% of the population of Indonesia is Muslim, means that they don't celebrate all of the same holidays that we do here in the U.S. Indonesians celebrate international New Years on January 1, Independence Dy August 17, Lebaran, Idul-Adha, Waisak, Nyepi, Muharram. Muslim holidays, (Lebaran, Idul-Adha, Waisak, Nyepi, Muharram) don't have set dates and follow the lunar calendar.

=<span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Independence Day = =<span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Nyepi =
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Celebrated with Competitions at neighborhood level
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Include sack racing, eating contests, and small games for children
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Grown men take part in game that consists of them trying to climb a greased tree (Sometimes a pole) with gifts tied to it.
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Recognized as a holiday
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Government offices and schools ask students and staff to attend a special flag-raising ceremony in the morning
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Schools or offices might penalize the people who don't attend
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Ceremonies are generally well attended


 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Marks Hindu New Year
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Celebrated mostly in Bali
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Time for self-reflection
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Observers sit in silence for the entire day
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">People remain indoors
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Keep lights off
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Hindus ask family and friends for forgiveness for things they've done in past the following days

=<span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Lebaran =
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">One of the biggest holidays of the year
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Muslims celebrate end of holy month of Ramadan
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">For Two days the celebrating is going on
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Muslims don't eat or drink from sunrise to sundown
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Eat a family meal in early morning and late evening
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Last night of Ramadan family goes to mosque (Religious temple)
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Goes for prayer service
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Called Shalat Tarawih
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Beings Lebaran with morning prayer
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Called shalat eid
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">First day Muslims resume eating normal
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Day is spent feasting
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">People spend time with family
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Most businesses don't return to full operation for up to a week after Lebaran

=<span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Idul-Adha =
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Means Feast of the Sacrifice
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Honoring Abraham for sacrificing his son
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">To celebrate:
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">People sacrifice cows, labs and goats.
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Weeks before Idul-Adha, cattle sellers can be found along major streets
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Muslims purchase livestock
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Indicate which mosque should distribute the meat
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Actual sacrificing usually happens in empty fields or behind mosques
 * <span style="color: #24ae24; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Portion of meat is distributed to poor and purchaser brings some home for feast

= <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Culture = <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Most Indonesian people are friendly. They often smile at anyone, even strangers. They never say no, instead they say thank you while shaking their head and placing their hand in front of their chest with their palm facing toward the other speaker.

=<span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Schooling in Indonesia: =
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">considered a luxury for rural parents
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Children have to drop out to help with the farm
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Usually only finish elementary school
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Urban Parents strive to make best education possible
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Important for urban

=<span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Government: =
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Democratic Republic
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Head of state is president
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Current is Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Directly elected for 5 year terms
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Parliament & House of Representatives
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Also serve 5 year terms
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Able to vote if you're married or 17 and older

=<span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Economy: =
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Rich in natural resources
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">many remain undeveloped
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Agriculture employs about 45% of workers
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Main crops are:
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">rice
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">rubber
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">soybeans
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">copra
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">tea
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">cassava
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">palm oil
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">coffee
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">peanuts
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Forestry and Fishing also is important


 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Account for most of export earnings:
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Petroleum
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">liquid natural gas
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">manufactured goods
 * <span style="color: #3535d0; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Indonesia is recognized as an emerging world market

= = = <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Passport & Visa Information =

<span style="color: #c544c5; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">To visit the country of Indonesia, you must have a passport valid for up to 6 months after your arrival date and have proof of return passage. If you don't have a passport though, don't worry! You can still go on a 30 or day less vacation! If you're a U.S. or Canadian citizen you can obtain a visa on arrival. The price is $10 for a 7 day visa or $25 for a 8-30 day visa. = <span style="background-color: #ff0006; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Travel Warnings/Suggestions = Indonesia is located in the "Ring of Fire." The "Ring of Fire" is an area where there's a lot of seismic activity. In Indonesia there is little warning of when something could happen. U.S. citizens have to prepare if something was to happen. If you have an Indonesian cell phone you can enroll for emergency text message alerts from the U.S. embassy. By composing a message in this format: REGALRTLASTNAME#FIRSTNAME, e.g. REGALRTBROWN#DAVID and sending it to 9388 you will receive a confirmation message. Note: You will be charge RP1000 per message.