Most Indonesians can speak 2 languages: Indonesian and a parent’s local language, maybe plus some English — among young generation. While santris — students of Islamic boarding school (pesantren) — are also good at Arabic.

Ralph (German) and Dave (Australian) have been living in Indonesia for tens years.

Javanese people speak as if they spoke three languages under the name “Javanese language” because in this language, one meaning can be expressed in three totally different expressions, e.g. I = “aku” or “kulo” or “dalem” depending on whom you are talking to. Social status matters. There are different expressions addressed to friends, strangers, parents, elders etc.

Surfers ain’t undergo kinda ‘storm’ at the distant sea. It’s THE BREATHING EARTH that causes the sea waves.

The earth surface goes up and down all the time in various rates in line with lunar calendar. The surface goes down when the sun or moon appears above it. Tides has to do with THE BREATHING EARTH.

It’s adzan, or prayer call, with music.

https://t.co/iAMnh3IWyi pic.twitter.com/eAyReEWAgQ

— Yami ✨ (@yamikillua) January 29, 2022

The late Farid Hardja began his career under common popular music. He introduced a new style of dancing (at least among Indonesian TV viewers) by repeatedly hitting his feet at the ground.

Back then, he was still slim enough.

Here is “Karmila” (a girl name, 11 years of age)

Continued in the following album, with a song entitled: “Milarka” (the same girl changing her name)

“Telaga Sagawarna” — Not the main hits, but the memory lasts.

TrIbute for an adorable national hero: General Soedirman, the father of Indonesian military.

“Pahlawan Soedirman”

Finally going easy listening. Perhaps by commercial considerations. This kind of music sells easier.

Anyway, to me, he is one of the songwriters with good musical character. His songs give magic.

“Ini Rindu” feat Lucky Resha

It’s refraction, not round earth.

Apakah jembatannya lurus atau ada kurva?
Jawabannya, jembatannya lurus bukan 😁 pic.twitter.com/LMYqUpomRy

— Golden Eagle (@goldeneagle2707) January 18, 2022

Hang an object with a thread on your upper part of the door. The object will move around.

Tides is caused by the breathing earth.

v might be substracted, t is fixed, but d is corrupted