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Upacara Pelantikan Presiden Amerika Serikat Ke-45 Posted by asimonoff on Jan 31, 2017
Upacara pelantikan President Terpilih (Presiden-Elect) Donald J Trump pada tanggal 20 Januari 2017 merupakan peristiwa yang sangat penting bagi Negara Amerika Serikat karena mencerminkan peralihan kekuasaan dengan damai (peaceful transfer of power). Kemenangan Donald J Trump pada pemilihan umum (pemilu) tanggal 9 November 2017 merupakan kemenangan yang sangat mengejutkan bagi rakyat Amerika dan dunia internasional…
Indonesian Traditional Cookies for Festivities Posted by asimonoff on Dec 29, 2016
Festivities are not complete without the must-have, scrumptious, mouthwatering cookies that are always present in Indonesian households. ‘Kue kering,’ or dried cookie, is Indonesian for a cookie. Kue is a relatively broad term used in Indonesia for a wide range of pastries, from ‘kue kering’ (dry cookie) cookies to biscuits, scones, pies, ‘kue basah’ (wet cake) cakes, and tarts…
Words used to describe facial expressions in Indonesian Posted by asimonoff on Oct 31, 2016
The ability to catch someone’s facial expressions is important to building an effective communication. Though nothing is said verbally, there is much to be understood about the messages we send and receive through the use of this nonverbal communication. Facial expressions are important parts of how we communicate and how we develop impressions of the people around…
Presidential Debate Terms and Expressions in Indonesian Posted by asimonoff on Sep 30, 2016
Having a political discussion or conversation is always interesting. Take for example the most recent presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump which was considered by the U.S. media as the most-watched presidential debate in history, or maybe in American history. image: wikimedia commons How to say it in English How to say it…
Colors In Indonesian Culture Posted by asimonoff on Aug 25, 2016
Color plays an integral role in Indonesian lives and society. Color is intertwined with traditions, customs, and beliefs in the country. As citizens of one of the world’s most culturally and ethnically diverse countries (450 languages and over 300 ethnic groups), Indonesians interpret color in a unique way. It culturally extends the ideas of group identity, social class…
Halal Bi Halal Posted by asimonoff on Jul 31, 2016
Halal bi halal is a social gathering to celebrate Lebaran ‘Eid-al-Fitr’ which is held after the event with co-worker, family, and friends. It has become an annual tradition that uniquely Indonesian. The focus of activity is asking each other forgiveness from any wrongdoing with shaking hands. Often time, it is also a moment to renew the acquaintance…
Kolak Pisang: A Favorite Ramadan Dessert To Break The Fast Posted by asimonoff on Jun 16, 2016
Breaking the fasting with sweet, delicious desserts has been considered as part of reviving the Ramadan tradition. Therefore, food plays a significant role in celebrating Ramadan and in ensuring the body withstands the 12 to 16 hours every day for 30 days without food and drinks. Image credit to Kolak Pisang at Facebook.com Hence, to ease the digestive process, the custom is to…