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Indonesian Personal Pronouns and the Verb “To Be” Posted by sasha on Nov 17, 2014
It’s hard to start communicating in a language without knowing the personal pronouns and the verb “to be.” Don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered when it comes to Indonesian. Watch this short video and learn how to use pronouns in Indonesian. The thing about the verb “to be” is that there is none! Learn…
Bandung Video Tour Posted by sasha on Nov 12, 2014
Take a one-day video tour of Bandung with the Grateful Gypsies in a new “Streets, Beats & Eats” episode on Bandung, West Java. Head out to peer into the crater of a dormant volcano at Tangkuban Perahu, get back to town in time for an angklung performance, and of course dig into some tasty Indonesian…
A Day in Bandung Posted by sasha on Nov 6, 2014
After visiting Jakarta and taking an overnight trip to see the botanical gardens of Bogor, our journey across Java continued eastward. From the Big Durian, it’s just a 3-hour train ride to Bandung – capital of West Java, second largest metropolitan area, and third largest city population wise. During the Dutch colonial years, Bandung developed…
An Angklung Performance in Bandung Posted by sasha on Nov 4, 2014
Visitors to Bandung, West Java won’t want to miss an entertaining performance at Saung Angklung Udjo. Part school, part workshop, part cultural center, this place is helping to preserve traditional Sundanese culture and its unique music. Check out some highlights from an afternoon performance in this video.
Indonesian Culture – Angklung Posted by sasha on Oct 27, 2014
Music plays an important role in Indonesian culture, and it should come as no surprise that there are hundreds of different styles spread out across this vast archipelago nation. For those interested in music, traveling across Indonesia’s many islands and taking in live performances everywhere you go is a treat for the ears. Whether it’s…
A Day Trip to Bogor Posted by sasha on Oct 13, 2014
Get out of the heat and traffic of Jakarta and take a day trip to Bogor. While this is also a big city, it’s much cooler due to its elevation, and here you can visit the beautiful Bogor Botanical Gardens.
10 Reasons to Learn Indonesian Posted by sasha on Oct 3, 2014
It’s never hard coming up with reasons not to study a language: it’s time-consuming, it costs money, it’s difficult; the list goes on and on. While putting off language learning is easy, convincing yourself that you need to put forth the time, effort, and cash to study a foreign tongue is a bit tough. Luckily…