Proud of Indonesia – On August 17, 1945, The Founding Fathers of Indonesia, Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta, firmly and bravely proclaimed Indonesia as an independent nation. A bold statement that was welcomed with joy by all Indonesian citizens. Since then, it’s no wonder all Indonesians will celebrate Independence Day on August 17 every year.
In the midst of honoring independence, the next generation of Indonesia should definitely be proud to live in a great country called Indonesia. However, is this pride just blind nationalism or is it well deserved? Well, truth be told. There are indeed a couple of reasons why you should be proud of Indonesia!
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Reasons Why You Should Be Proud of Indonesia
Yep, of course, there are hundreds or maybe thousands of reasons to be proud of Indonesia. But for this time, tiket.com will thoroughly highlight 8 prominent reasons that will make you proud of Indonesia.
Kindly continue reading this article until the end. Get ready to be amazed, t-mates!
1. Indonesia is a Big Prosperous Country
As we have known from textbooks, Indonesia is a vast archipelago comprising thousands of islands and a very long coastline.
Despite many shortcomings in several sectors, it is undeniable that Indonesia is a big prosperous country.
With abundant natural resources, it is not surprising to find many natural products and cultural heritage in Indonesia, t-mates!
2. Indonesian Language is Used in Many Countries
Do you still remember Soekarno’s vision of uniting all Indonesian citizens with one language that will also be used worldwide? Fortunately, you can say this vision is starting to come to fruition now.
The Indonesian language has begun to be learned and spoken in various countries, ranging from Australia, New Zealand, to Vietnam.
One honorable mention is Chris Hemsworth who can speak excellent Indonesian! Even in Vietnam, the Indonesian language has also become the third language after Vietnamese and English!
3. Renowned Indonesian Art and Culture
It is already a well-known fact that Indonesia is rich in art and culture. This cultural heritage is not only found in traditional fine arts, such as batik or wood carvings from Toraja and Papua but also shown in music and dance.
Do you know that angklung is already recognized by UNESCO? In fact, there are already many musical shows with angklung as the instrument on the international stage!
Don’t forget about gamelan. It is another traditional musical instrument from Indonesia known throughout the world! In fact, playing gamelan is even being taught in New Zealand!
In addition, there are Indonesian culture and traditions such as wayang, keris, Saman Dance, Reog Ponorogo, Kecak Dance, Barong Dance and many other Indonesian cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO! Wow! It’s so awesome, t-mates!
4. Delicious Indonesian Cuisines
Indonesia has many culinary delights loved by locals and even international tourists. Indonesian delicacy is indeed one of a kind with its rich flavor of spices. Not only tempting, but you will definitely want to eat more than one portion!
For the first one, let’s look at fried rice that has also become a special culinary icon of Indonesia. It has become increasingly popular throughout the world since Barack Obama said that fried rice was one of his favorites in Indonesia!
The next one is gado-gado. It is a Javanese salad consisting of boiled vegetables served with a peanut sauce dressing. Hmm… So yummy and healthy! Definitely perfect for any vegetarian and vegan!
This next Indonesian specialty has made it to CNN’s “World’s 50 Best Foods” list. Can you guess it, t-mates? Exactly, it rendang! Made from spicy beef and seasonings using various Indonesian spices, you can already imagine how tasty it is, right?
Well, there are still many other famous delicious Indonesian cuisines. You should definitely do a culinary trip in Indonesia once in a while, t-mates!
5. Famous Indonesian Coffees Throughout the World
Indonesia is one of the best coffee-producing countries, with an annual production of 600 thousand tons. It is even said that Indonesia has supplied 7% of the world’s coffee needs!
So, it’s unsurprising to know that Indonesia is the largest coffee producer globally, after Brazil and Colombia. Although there are many kinds of coffees in Indonesia, there are at least 16 coffees loved by the international market.
For instance, you can find kopi luwak, robusta, and arabica all over the world! Hmm… Surely you can cure your homesickness by trying out these Indonesian coffees abroad. Hahaha.
6. Indonesian Athletes with International Recognition
Indonesia has succeeded in sending many athletes with brilliant achievements on the international sports stage. So, the greatness of Indonesian athletes has also been recognized by the world.
Taking a look at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, many Indonesian athletes have brought medals to the country. For example, Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu won a gold medal in the women doubles category in badminton.
Next, Lalu Muhammad Zohri is also won a gold medal and became world champion at the 2018 World Junior Athletics in Finland. Not only that, but he also received a prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 title for the sports and entertainment category.
Of course, there are still many athletes who have made Indonesian proud with their highest achievements. Hooray! Indonesia is surely a country full of many talented athletes and stars!
7. Endemic Animals Only Found in Indonesia
Indonesia is not only rich in cultural diversity and tropical paradise destinations that will mesmerize you, but it is also home to a variety of rare and unique endemic animals you can only find in Indonesia.
You must be familiar with this endemic animal from East Nusa Tenggara, right? Yep, the Komodo dragon can only be found in its natural habitat in Komodo National Park. Woah, this largest lizard in the world is even said to have lived since 4 million years ago, t-mates!
Then, there are three species of orangutans that you can only meet in Indonesia, namely the Sumatran orangutan, the Bornean orangutan, and the Tapanuli orangutan. Unfortunately, these orangutans are in a critically endangered position and almost face extinction.
Finally, there is a special bird in Papua called Cenderawasih. You can find around 30 species of Cenderawasih in Indonesia, with 28 of them found in Papua with their unique characteristics. Are you interested in exploring Indonesia to see these endemic animals directly, t-mates?
8. The Heavenly Panoramic Nature in Indonesia
As mentioned in the beginning, Indonesia is a big prosperous country. No wonder there are many beautiful destinations in the country. From Sabang to Merauke, there are always new tourist attractions that you can visit to freshen your mind and body, t-mates.
Let’s start with the breathtaking underwater paradise of the country. Since Indonesia’s located between two oceans, it’s little wonder to find many amazing marine animals and coral reefs in Indonesia.
Next, we move on to the gorgeous mountain scenery in Indonesia. Almost every island in the country has unique scenic mountain landscapes. It’s so amazing if you can visit all the mountains in Indonesia, t-mates!
Last but not least, don’t miss out on the beautiful and pristine beaches in Indonesia. As expected from a country with the largest archipelago, Indonesia has a lot of beaches. It’s also difficult to count it one by one since it is literally countless, t-mates! Hehehe.
Are You Proud of Indonesia?
Now that you know more about how awesome Indonesia is, you will surely be prouder of Indonesia. After all, it just seems appropriate to be proud of this wealthy country with natural beauty, diverse culture, delicious cuisines, and many other things. Let’s make Indonesia even greater, t-mates!
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