Sejak pertama kali melihat video #SaveMaryam saya langsung bergidik ketakutan. Bukan takut karena percaya akan isi yang dibawakan video tersebut, tapi takut akan efek samping yang akan muncul dari orang-orang Indonesia (baik muslim maupun kristiani) yang menonton tayangan tersebut. Isinya vulgar (akhirnya saya menemukan kata ini) dan saya merasakan kejanggalan-kejanggalan yang ada di video tersebut.…
Read More #SaveUdinI don’t remember when was my last performance on the stage. However, yesterday I felt exhilarated again. The same feeling every time I finished art performances. It took me almost 2 months for the practice. We were practicing at School of Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo. Almost every weekend I cannot doing my homework or…
Read More 7th ASEAN Festival: Our ShowThis is an oration from Indonesian Hero, Bung Tomo (Soetomo), whose speech was broadcasted by RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) during the Battle of Surabaya which began on November 10th 1945. His speech was incredible; could fire up all Indonesian freedom fighter spirit to face British/Allied attack. Here is the recorded speech plus pictures from the…
Read More Indonesian Heroes DayThere are lot of memories that will sail with all ships as they left Bermuda. But, among them all, KRI Dewa Ruci will live in the special place in the heart of Bermudian people.Headline news of Royal Gazzette (Bermuda, 4 July 1964) KRI (Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia-Indonesia Naval Vessel) Dewa Ruci (Source: Sail Amsterdam 2010…
Read More Dewa Ruci: Great Ship, Great Voyage, Great NationSaya baru setengah jalan membaca buku “Habibie & Ainun”. Sempat termenung di bagian dimana Pa Habibie menceritakan tentang usahanya dan beberapa anak bangsa dalam mewujudkan Indonesia yang melek teknologi, menciptakan kebangkitan nasional yang ke-2. Saat itu beliau tengah merancang N-250 “Gatotkoco”. Timbulah ingatan saya pada lagu ini. Lagu yang setiap pagi diputar untuk mengiringi saya…
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