Archive for January, 2015
Numbers in Indonesian (Exercises) Posted by asimonoff on Jan 27, 2015
Please read related posts: Numbers in Indonesian, and Counting in Indonesian before you do the exercises. Exercises Cardinal Number 1 – 9 Write the number Spell the number a Satu A 3 b Dua B 6 c Tiga C 8 d Empat D 1 e Lima E 5 f Enam F 9 g…
The Art of Wayang Kulit Posted by sasha on Jan 27, 2015
The arts are an important part of Indonesian culture, whether you’re traveling on Sumatra or Papua. One of the most famous performing arts in this spread out archipelago nation is wayang kulit, or shadow puppets. Let’s take a closer look at this ancient performing art, starting with the origins of the name. What Does Wayang…
Numbers in Indonesian Posted by asimonoff on Jan 22, 2015
Cardinal numbers Counting in Indonesian is almost similar to English; both languages use the same symbols to represent numbers, the structure of numbers, and the numbering rules, such as zero to nine, belas for -teen, puluh for tens, ratus for hundreds, ribu for thousands, etc. Indonesian English Indonesian English 0 Nol zero 21 dua…
The Kraton and Water Castle of Jogja Posted by sasha on Jan 20, 2015
Two of the most popular tourist attractions in Jogja are the Kraton and Taman Sari, also known as the “Water Castle.” Let’s take a closer look at these two historical Javanese sights. Kraton Completed in 1790, this grand palace complex still houses the Sultan of Yogyakarta and is used for important ceremonies. Since Indonesian independence…
How to Count to 100 in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Jan 14, 2015
Learn how to count to 100 in Indonesian with this short instructional video. Follow along and then practice on your own!
Streets, Beats & Eats – Yogyakarta Posted by sasha on Jan 12, 2015
Yogyakarta is the cultural center of Java and one of Indonesia’s most popular cities. Join the Grateful Gypsies on a tour taking in some of the attractions, cool places to hang out, restaurants, and nightlife of the city many know simply as Jogja.
Wayang Kulit – Indonesian Shadow Puppets Posted by sasha on Jan 6, 2015
Tour a workshop and then take in a performance in Yogyakarta to learn more about wayang kulit – traditional Indonesian shadow puppets.