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Members Issue Christmas Bazaar Christmas Lunch and much more
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4 editor'snote 5 president'smessage 7 M essages from the Amassadors of Australia and New Zealand
8 anzahouse Highlights and Anza Activities
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10 anzaspotlight 10 sponsor look The tiger with the largest footprint in Indonesida: Asian Tigers Mobility Interview with Bill Lloyd 12 member look Zainam Kimmons and Breanna Crockett
14 Christmas Bazaar Under One Roof 18 - 20 A jolly fabulous time spent at Chrismas Lunch 22 Children's Christmas Party by Fran Catacouzinos
26 socialwelfare 26 projects Leighton donates furniture to Social Welfare with help from Asian Tigers 27 projects Nurul Hudaa School is ANZA Social Welfare’s newest Project
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Staying Safe in Jakarta by Marilyn Ardipradja on behalf of Colliers International
30 destination 24 Indonesia Photo splash Mount Bromo, East Java, Indonesia 32 Global Photo splash Grange Beach, South Australia, Australia 34 Indonesia Tropical Padang Island
36 aroundthedurian 36 eats Dive into a summer dessert: Pavlova 38 eats Tasty Food at Street Level 42 art and design The Pearl of Tangerang Museum Benteng Heritage 43 book club 44 family Developing a life-long love of learning in young children
46 lastnote Top 10... reasons to become an ANZA member with Tracey Wagstaff
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IT’S A NEW YEAR AND MORE ANZA FUN HAPPY 2016!
Did you have a holiday in December? I went home to Melbourne and Adelaide over the Christmas break. It always feels so wonderful being home after living abroad for so long - catching up with family, drinks with friends and embracing the fresh, clean weather were the highlights. Although, coming from Melbourne, the weather didn’t compare with the summer days I spent in Adelaide. There were endless amounts of indulging in prawns from end of year celebrations to lots of long sunset beach walks – it was a perfect holiday. After all the festive celebrations during December, with all you can eat and drink lunch and dinners; I got back into action with our Members Issue! I’ve renewed my membership after being in Jakarta for 8 months. Living in Jakarta would not have been so,welcoming without Friday Coffee Mornings at ANZA where there’s always someone to talk to and share a scones with! So, if you are not already a member, join today and don’t miss out on volunteering or simply enjoying in the fun! Happy reading. Saeng
anzaberita Australia and New Zealand Association Jakarta
Quarterly Magazine
5 Issue 1 2016
Members Issue A grand Bazaar and Christmas Lunch highlights and more
Cover: Current ANZA Members posing in front of ANZA House. Photo by: Saeng Touttavong
Message from the President Carmel Gleeson
To members, patrons, sponsors and friends of ANZA Welcome to 2016. After a huge number of people left us at the end of last year I was a bit concerned about ANZA’s prospects for 2016. I need not worry. I have never seen bigger numbers at our morning teas and our extravaganzas in the 2 years I have been here. After the slight hiccup with the scare on "that Thursday", the following day, we had record numbers. I think people realised that ANZA was a place they could talk about what they were feeling and know that everyone understood. I felt great pride to think that ANZA could provide that place. As I write this we are gearing up for our Australia / Waitangi Day party, and a week out we have had 70 acceptances. This is a great way to celebrate our national days and to have a BBQ and a beer, just like we would in Australia or New Zealand. If you aren't coming this year put it in your calendar for next year. We have many vacant positions on our Committee, if you have a talent, any talent, I'm sure we could use your skills. We need function organisers and we need leaders. Without help ANZA cannot survive. Please consider taking a position or offering to coordinate with someone else. It's very rewarding and you make many friends. Your skill set when you leave Jakarta will be enhanced. If you don't feel you can take a position on the Committee we are always in need of more volunteers in social welfare. Our AGM is on Friday 11th March, we would love to see you. So here's to a great year at ANZA and remember
"alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
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Paul Grigson
Dr Trevor Matheson
Happy New Year and welcome to 2016!
A very happy new year to all New Zealanders and Australians here in Jakarta, both those who are long-established and those who are taking in this fascinating country with fresh eyes. 2016 is shaping up to be a big year for the New Zealand Embassy in Indonesia. Coming off the back of the 40th anniversary of ties between New Zealand and ASEAN last year, we're looking to add further strength to our connections with Indonesia in a number of fields, including exchanging high-level visits, supporting connections between youth and entrepreneurs of both countries, profiling New Zealand food and beverages here in Indonesia and continuing our focused development programme.
Australian Ambassador to Indonesia I hope the broader Australian and New Zealand community in Indonesia had a safe and happy Christmas break whether it was back home or in Jakarta, or elsewhere in Indonesia. Living in Indonesia has its own challenges and I would encourage all Australians to register on Smartraveller.gov.au for travel advice updates to stay informed about changes in the security environment. Smartraveller is not just for tourists; if we don’t know where you are, we can’t get in touch in an emergency. 2016 promises to be a busy year as the Australian Embassy prepares to move to its new Chancery and residential compound in Kuningan in February. As Australia’s largest overseas mission, our footprint in Indonesia is expanding to reflect Indonesia’s priority in Australian foreign policy. We will also be opening our second Consulate-General in Makassar in the first half of this year. I would like to thank ANZA’s social welfare coordinators for their great efforts during the last year, and encourage members to support the student sponsorship program in East Jakarta where ANZA aims to raise $100,000 to rebuild part of the At Taqwa School and make it safer for the students. This project, and ANZA’s support for the children’s clinic in Sumba, help contribute to better health and education outcomes for Indonesian children and project a positive image of Australians at the community level.
New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia
Much of our success in building a solid foundation for our relationship with Indonesia depends on the strong relationships being built on a person-to-person level between Indonesians, New Zealanders and Australians. At the Embassy we continue to be both grateful for and impressed by the excellent work done by ANZA in supporting both New Zealanders and Australians based in Indonesia as well as underprivileged communities in Jakarta and more widely in Indonesia. Recent events have illustrated how important it is that we look after ourselves and our families while living overseas, and so I would like to encourage all New Zealanders in Indonesia to register on the New Zealand Safetravel website. Through registering, the Embassy is able to keep in contact with New Zealanders and notify them of any changes to our travel advice or to get in contact in the event of major security events or natural disasters. You can register at https://register.safetravel. govt.nz/login. All the best for your planned activities in 2016, and the Embassy looks forward to continuing to support you in your endeavours.
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1 - 2 The ANZA Committee, along with ANZA Social Welfare team honoured Pak Samiran with a Certificate of Appreciation for being a key part of all Social Welfare building projects for over 20 years. We thank you again Pak Samiran!
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Risti Brophy, representing Indonesian owned Alila Hotels, presented at our first Extravaganza for 2016 on their new establishment Alila Solo. We had a great turn out, thank you to everyone again for coming. (There's a 20% discount for ANZA members at Alila Solo. Contact us for more information.) We have many great activities hosted at ANZA House and many social welfare projects that we love to share. Stay updated with us and follow us at www.facebook. com/jakartaANZA
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Anza House Activities Play Group + Expectant Mums Wednesday 9.30am Catherine Hutasuhut 0812 9023 2149 catherine.hutasuhut@gmail.com
Fun Bridge Friday 1.00pm Yuko Nakahata 081288178347 nickn@silk.plala.or.jp or Henriette Koenen 0815 1011 5106 Henriettekoenen5@gmail.com
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Yoga Monday and Thrusday 11.00am Carmel Gleeson 081221666249 carmieg@icloud.com
Golf Wednesday Anastasia Scheide 0877 2162 731 scheide@powerup.com.au or Carolyn Taylor 081218509607 carolyntaylor29@gmail.com
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Book Club 2nd Monday 1.30pm Narelle Hadfield 0858 88346 634 narellehadfield@gmail.com
Creative Craft Tuesday 9.30am Joy Johnson 0812 8487 9012 Steve-joy@bigpond.com
Mahjong Tuesday 1.00pm Sara Cowley 081296339136 Iutpui@AOL.com
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12 Wednesday playgroup in action! The Playgroup and Expectant Mums group is held at ANZA House. Hosted by Catherine Hutasuhut, it is filled with activities and fun! Contact Catherine for further details!
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13 The lovely faces of our Usni's Café team! The chicken wraps, scones, sausages rolls and all your coffee orders made and served by (from left to right) Ibu Usni (the Café is named after Usni) Nia (who is currently on maternity leave) and Piki (also the house handy man)., Terima Kasih Usni's Café!
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February - March 2016
Save the following dates in your diary and remember our morning tea is scheduled every Friday morning from 9am - 1pm at ANZA House
Friday February 12
Sunday February 14
Wednesday March 9
ExtravagANZA
Happy Valentine's Day
Nyepi Saka New Year
Location: ANZA House Time: 9am - 12pm Special guest: SOS International
Sending love to our sponsors and members on this wonderful day!
Friday March 11
Friday March 19
Friday March 25
ANZA Annual General Meeting
ANZA House Function
Good Friday
Location: ANZA House Time: 10am
Venue and time: to be announced
Everyone Welcome!
ANZA House is CLOSED
ANZA House is CLOSED For all event details, tickets and information please contact ANZA House between 9am - 1pm Monday - Friday +62 (021) 7179 3042
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Bill Lloyd, Managing Director
THE TIGER WITH THE LARGEST FOOTPRINT IN INDONESIA: ASIAN
TIGERS MOBILITY Thirty years in and moving strong, Asian Tigers Indonesia Managing Director, Bill Lloyd gives us a run down on why Asian Tigers is the number one choice for ANZA members. And why surfing is the next best thing!
Can you tell us how Asian Tigers Mobility came into existence? Originally called Lane Moving & Storage, as many of the old-timer expats will remember, Gerry Lane established the company here in Indonesia in 1985, as well as in the Philippines in 1979. In 1999 the Asian Tigers Group was formed with other top shelf companies throughout Asia. Here in Indonesia and the Philippines we were then known as Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage. About 5 years ago all of the companies in the group morphed one more time under the Asian Tigers Mobility brand, of which we now boast 30 major offices in 14 countries and territories. In Indonesia we now have a foot print of 7 offices/warehouses.
Can you explain what services Asian Tigers provides? We are a one-stop shop for all relocation needs, from visa & immigration, to orientation tours, to home-finding, tenancy management, school placement, language & cultural training to the caboose at the end of the train - the actual moving services. We also offer departure services, such as assistance with closing out expat docs, leases, bank and phone accounts, etc. Tell me a little about your background – what path led you to what you are doing now? It is not your common expat story at all!!! I am from Huntington Beach, California, and was a professional surfer in my late teens and early twenties, which eventually led me to another surf city, Santa Cruz, California, where I went to school and started a vegan bakery with my partner at the time. Through my surf travels I had also visited Australia a number of times and when it came time to take to the road again, I settled in Wollongong, Australia, in 1993. I found myself selling real estate and it was there that I got my first taste of the boxes and trucks that came along to move my clients in and out. I also started joining Aussie surfers on their annual pilgrimage to Indonesia to chase waves; just like us Californians would go to do in Hawaii every year. I ended up loving the country and found work as a chef on a surfing charter boat off the coast here in West Java between 1999 and 2002. After meeting my beautiful soon-to-be wife, I figured I had better get a job that kept me closer to her‌.and bingo, enter the boxes and trucks again! It has been an incredible ride and I feel very honored to be at the control tower of such a fantastic company! What does a typical day at work involve for you? I am very involved with all divisions of the company and the team well and truly works with me and not for me. I still enjoy doing VIP surveys
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and move/relo management, as well as am part of our operational machine…from warehouse to our traffic coordinators. I run an open door policy with my office and the team are comfortable to flow in and out all day, which I believe helps to ensure great team spirit and constant connection, as well as make sure daily challenges are transparent and being dealt with as well as possible.
rewarding place if you approach it correctly, whether you are just here for a few years or seeing your kids through their full pre-college scholastic run. The melting pot of amazing people that you will meet, the level of education available, the lifestyle available to those that want adventure or different culture… Indonesia is an incredible place!
Are there limits to where you can relocate someone in Indonesia? For example can someone relocate to Raja Ampat? No limits and it certainly helps to have the largest footprint of any of our competitors, meaning we can usually utilise our own trucks and crew to move in or out of most of the major islands.
Why do people choose Asian Tigers for relocation? It is the brand well known and trusted, world-wide. Even when shipping outside of our Asian Tigers network we are at a huge advantage, as we can choose the absolute cream of the crop agent in whatever country we are shipping to, regardless of how remote or small it might be. Our slogan is THE DIRREFENCE IS THAT WE CARE… Our clients can attest to our dedication to ensure exactly that.
What are or is the weirdest items Asian Tigers have moved/ packed? Back in the Lane Moving and Storage days... The exhibit was entitled "All They Will Come From Afar." Such was the trust reposed in LANE to move, store, exhibit and protect 2000 years of priceless Vatican Treasures during the visit of the The Pope to the Philippines in January 1995. This was the first time that many of these priceless Papal Artifacts had left the Vatican, and the Philippines was the first ever Asian venue for such an exhibit. Because of the fragility of the objects, totalling over 200 pieces, which included the famous "La Pieta," along with other Vatican works of art, paintings by Michaelangelo, Leondardo Da Vinci and Renoir among others, Lane Moving was entrusted to handle the clearance, airport supervision, delivery, unpacking and later repacking for safe delivery back to Rome.
...IT HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE RIDE AND I FEEL VERY HONORED TO BE AT THE CONTROL TOWER OF SUCH A FANTASTIC COMPANY! What is the most common country from which people relocate to Indonesia? I think we are seeing a lot more movement within the ASEAN region now, with ASEAN expats more on the rise in Indonesia than we have seen in the past. It’s interesting how even with the oil and gas industries really seeing a downturn here in Indonesia; the economic forecasts continue to increase, with a range of about 5% growth now being forecasted for 2016 by the IMF. Asian Tigers celebrated their 30th Anniversary last year. What are the plans for the future for Asian Tigers? With the Indonesian middle class continuing to grow we feel that the need for domestic moving services will also continue to increase, not just here in Jakarta but throughout the archipelago. We’ll continue to work to position ourselves to meet those needs, as well as continue our market leadership Asia-wide! What item would you recommend for people to relocate to Jakarta if they were moving for the first time? One item……. hmmmmmm????? Perhaps make sure you are packing your patience, as Jakarta can be challenging on the best of days in so many ways. At the same time though Jakarta can be such a
is an ANZA PLATINUM SPONSOR
How can we contact Asian Tigers? Feel free to contact me directly at bill.lloyd@asiantigers-indonesia.com
Living in Jakarta Questions Most likely activity whilst in a car during traffic? Three part answer!!! Alone - tapping on laptop, working. With my wife (hopefully on a date) - Sipping a glass of wine in the backseat, giggling. With the kids & fam) Jockeying for Bluetooth positioning on the stereo and sharing music with each other. We all have similar tastes, so love to trade off the tunes! Where was the last great meal you had in Jakarta? We love Loewys! The blue cheese sauce for the Aussie cuts of steak… and very reasonable wine prices! Where would we find you on Sunday morning? If there is surf, out of town! If not, Sundays are golf days with either Tee Set or the D.O.G.S. Where is your best weekend spot for those who want to escape Jakarta? Pelabuhan Ratu is our “go to” spot and we love the Ocean Queen. We try to get down there about once a month during the dry season. Great family environment and always an epic weekend or holiday break. Must visit destination in Indonesia? Now take this with a grain, as I am very biased to fishing and surfing… but if you live in Jakarta you MUST get out to Ujung Kulon at least once. It is like Jurassic Park out there and does not require a plane to get there. If you want to know more, feel free to drop me an email… as there are many options of boats and how you might choose to package it all up. I promise you that it is awesome out there and will blow your mind!!! ¿
visit www.asiantigers-mobility.com for more information
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What was your first impression of Jakarta? Probably the traffic which was crazy and is just getting worse and even more crazy today. Also I was struck by the friendliness of the people, everyone was smiling no matter how poor they may be, they all seem to show happiness and had a smile on their faces. Now, after 10 years you’re leaving? Yes, back to Australia. My husband is retiring. We’re moving back to Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. We’re excited because we’ve always kept our home there. There are a few things we want to do to the house and we have our grandchildren living close by and my husband says he is ready to retire.
Zainam Kimmons
How do you feel about leaving Jakarta? It’s with mixed emotions because there’s a lot I’ll miss but at the same time I’ll be happy be
ANZA Member Since 2005! Tell us who you are and where you’re from. My name is Zainam Kimmons , I’m from New South Wales in Australia but originally from the United Kingdom. How long have you been a member of ANZA? Since 2005. You volunteered in various positions as a member of ANZA, where did you start? When I first arrived I volunteered with Social Welfare and was on the front desk. I joined the main committee in 2008 when I became the Bazaar Coordinator. What was the most exciting position you had at ANZA? Probably President, because I felt out of my comfort zone and I found that because I’m not a public speaker, it was the most challenging. During the years I have been here I have held various positions on the committee, but that is the beauty of volunteering you can do as much or as little as you want. I enjoyed being able to bring my skills to ANZA and to also learn some new ones. Why did you move to Jakarta? At the time my husband was working for himself in Occupational Health and Safety and he was headhunted for a position in Jakarta. I came and had a look because I hadn’t been to Indonesia before but my husband had with previous work and he could speak Bahasa Indonesia. So, I thought if I can leave family in England to move half way around the world to Australia, I could hop across to Indonesia for 3 years which turned out to be ten!
"...I'VE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE ANZA BALL. I'VE BEEN TO ALL OF THE THEM SINCE 2006." home with the grandchildren. It’s definitely happiness mixed with sadness, I guess it’s because we’ve been here for 10 years but I do believe we will come back for a visit in the future. Indonesia and it’s people are in our blood now. What’s your favourite area in Jakarta and why? I live in Pondok Indah but I spend lots of time in Kemang. It’s hard to pick just one place because I like so much of it. All of it in fact, even the traffic! Yes, the traffic is bad but there are things you can do while you’re in a car. You can get things done such as your e-mail or Facebook updates. You’ve been a member of ANZA for 10 years, what’s the most memorable ANZA event you’ve been too? Probably, the ANZA balls. Because they’re dress up, fun and they’re the most relaxed event. I’ve always enjoyed the ANZA Ball. I’ve been to all of them since 2006. What’s your advice to other newcomers to Jakarta? I have met some very nice people and made lifelong friends, so, if you are at a loss and starting to talk to yourself, pop along to ANZA, meet the fabulous people there and volunteer in some capacity, keep your mind and your skills sharp.
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you stay? I have been here 9 months now and I suspect we will be here for three years, but you never know, it could be a lot longer. What are you looking forward to about living in Jakarta? Exploring Indonesia. Seeing the many islands and different cultures Indonesia has and learning a bit more of the language. I’ve only been to Bali and haven’t been anywhere else in Indonesia before so, I’m quite excited about exploring.
Breanna ‘Bree’ Crockette New ANZA member
Tell us who you are and where you’re from. My name is Breanna Crockett, and I’m from Australia. I’m a paediatric occupational therapist and a trained teacher of dyslexic children. What brought you to Jakarta? I moved out here with my husband who is a lawyer. We were transferred here from Hong Kong. What were your first impressions of Indonesia? Hot, very hot! I also thought the city was busy and lacked green space. How to did you come about being a member of ANZA? I found ANZA on the internet whilst researching about Jakarta and then came to a Friday morning coffee. I became a member as soon as I arrived. How long have you been in living in Jakarta and how long will
Where would we find you on a typical Sunday? Probably, with my husband cooking and relaxing by our pool. We also get down to Jl. Sudirman often for a walk during car free day. The 'people watching' is amazing- groups dancing and singing, people walking with reptiles, hipster bike clubs, you see it all. Best activity you’ve attended so far within ANZA. I really enjoy the Sayap Ibu Playgroup run by Vicky Allen. Every Tuesday we take about 8 children from the orphanage who are between the ages of 2-4 years out for a morning at the playground or activities at ANZA house. It is lovely to interact with them and watch their development. It also gives me a chance to practise my Indonesian with people at a similar level to me. What advice would you give to someone moving to Jakarta? My advice is probably to join ANZA because there are so many people here that can help you, direct you and make you feel settled - it has been very beneficial to me. I met so many friendly people within my little community of Kemang who I now see at the grocery shop or out walking. My other advice is to find your hobby again, finding those outlets that you enjoy which are available here but just a bit harder to find sometimes. ¿
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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR UNDER ONE ROOF by Gilly Weaver, Co-Director of ANZA Social Welfare
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ANZA traditionally holds two bazaars a year, each with over 200 vendors selling a wide range of crafts and artefacts. These bazaars are a great fundraiser for ANZA and particularly for ANZA Social Welfare as we hold our ‘world famous in Jakarta’ food stall and our increasingly popular bookstall to raise funds for our projects. The last Christmas bazaar was no exception. Picture the scene: on the day, with meticulous planning by the Social Welfare team, the food machine swings into action between four and five in the morning to set everything up for the crowds. Hand made delicacies arrive steadily delivered by ANZA members. Soon the stall is a wonderful picture of Christmas fare and, of course, our famous lamingtons.
Above from left to right: Overview of the Bazaar at Menara 165 Convention Centre. There were over 200 stalls! The ladies from Social Welfare cake stall Ibu Josphine Mononimbar (right) also known as the "pillow lady" created the first expat bazaar in 1973! All proceeds from homemade goodies sold go directly to social welfare projects! A christmas decoration stall
The vendors love to start their day with a newly baked scone and lashings of jam and cream or a fresh spring roll. Meanwhile coffee is brewing temptingly on our sponsor Merdeka’s stand offering a welcome pick me up for the early rising Social Welfare volunteers along with other customers. The bookstall does great business with the bazaar vendors who now look forward to the book bargains donated by ANZA members. Once the bazaar is officially open there is a steady flow of customers looking for a snack and to stock up on edible Christmas goodies to take home, along with their other bazaar bargains. Lunchtime is ‘full on’ with the team serving delicious hot food and cold beverages supplied by our loyal sponsors, Coca Cola. Soon after 2pm we were all sold out and also worn out but very happy with our efforts. We had made more than Rp 17 Million for our Social Welfare projects! Our grateful thanks to our ANZA Mains Committee for all their support and to all our wonderful sponsors, without whom we wouldn’t be able to help so many of the disadvantaged of Jakarta.
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the ANZA children’s Christmas party On Sunday 6 December 2015 ANZA house was buzzing with laughter and good spirits, full of children and families partaking in activities including painting, face painting, 'tattoos', arts & crafts, balloon artistry and bajaj rides. The deer decorated bajaj rides were a particular hit, roaring through the Kemang streets. Following the scrumptious food, the anticipation of a visit from Santa quickly filled ANZA House. On cue, Santa appeared to wild cheers from the children who had smiles from ear-to-ear. But there was something different about this ....... rather progressive Santa. The red suit was there, as was the bushy silver grey beard and the sack full of toys. But so were soft-skinned hands and perfectly manicured nails. (Obviously a sign of the equal opportunity times we live in.) Santa distributed all sorts of gifts to the kids, many photos were taken and the adults steadily worked through the alcohol on offer. All-in-all an afternoon of great Christmas spirit and cheer and another ANZA success. by Fran Catacouzinos, ANZA Membership Coordinator
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Mt Bromo at sunrise on 9th Dec 2015 - the volcano was active at the time with a 3km exclusion zone in place! Photo by: Claire Jackson, ANZA Member
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LEIGHTON’S DONATES FURNITURE TO SOCIAL WELFARE WITH HELP FROM ASIAN TIGERS by David Goodbody, Co-Director of ANZA Social Welfare So what do you do with a bunch of office furniture when you have just finished building the biggest embassy compound in Jakarta? Well, you give some of it to your favourite charity – ANZA Social Welfare. Most of you will know that for the past several years the Australian Government has been building a new embassy complex in Jakarta. The complex, located on a large site in Kuningan also includes housing for embassy staff. By the time you read this people will be starting to move in to both houses and offices. At the same time the construction is winding down and the contractors are moving out. The large site office on an adjoining block will be dismantled and the lead contractors, PT Leighton Contractors Indonesia, offered ANZA’s Social Welfare program a load of office furniture, computers and whitebords to pass on to our projects. We of course said, “that would be very nice thank you!”
So we called up our good friends at Asian Tigers and asked them if they would like to pick the stuff up for us and deliver it to ANZA – and by the way we thought they might include it in their ANZA sponsorship. They politely pointed out that it was their busiest time of year – either side of Christmas. But being the lovely people that they are, on a Tuesday morning early in January, two vehicles and six strong lads pulled up in front of Leighton’s site office and they loaded the vehicles up till they were full. There was too much to store at ANZA so once again our redoubtable President, Carmel Gleeson came to the rescue and said, “since I have now got rid of my Christmas visitors, you can store it at my place” – so we did.
"MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK" A big thank you to the folk at Leighton’s, namely Site Manager, Matt McKernan (whose work is done here and has moved on his next project) and Ibu Fitri who organised the pick up arrangements on the day. And thank you to Bill and Melie and the team at Asian Tigers for finding room in their busy scheduling to fit in a freebie for ANZA. Several of the items have already found new homes and the rest will soon. Thank you Leightons and thank you Asian Tigers. ‘Many hands make light work’ as they say and we appreciate all the help we get on our many projects. ¿
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NURUL HUDAA SCHOOL IS ANZA SOCIAL WELFARE’S NEWEST PROJECT by David Goodbody, Co-Director of ANZA Social Welfare
When I have visitors in Jakarta I try and take them to the old port at Sunda Kelapa and then through the old historic parts of Jakarta ending up and Kota and Cafe Batavia. A good day out. I organise this with a local tour guide, Pak Bram. As part of the tour he takes you through his kampung where he grew up and if you are lucky you get to meet his family, particularly his young daughter, the apple of his eye, and her school friends. The kampung is called Luar Batang. It is one of the poorest kampungs in Jakarta. The residents mostly derive their living from fishing in the waters off north Jakarta. The kampung is very low lying and is often subject to severe flooding during the rainy season. On a previous trip through the kampung Pak Bram mentioned to me how he supports a school in the kampung that we passed in our walk. The school, called Nurul Hudaa, is a Madrasah (Islamic School) catering for the poorest children in the area. On a subsequent tour with yet another visitor sometime last year, Pak Bram told me that the school was trying to raise funds to buy furniture for new classrooms they had built as part of a second floor extension to the building. I mentioned that I just happened to know some people who might be able to help. When an ANZA Social Welfare evaluation team visited the school they found that they had built the classrooms but had run out of money before they were completed. Not only had they been unable to buy desks and chairs but they had also been unable to build the windows and doors for the new classrooms, so they were open to the elements. We also learned that the teachers – already very poorly paid – had not been paid at all for the previous six months.
It was time to call our friends at the Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation (PHMF). They agreed to pay for the new furniture for the classrooms while ANZA paid to finalise the building work. This involved raising the existing wall height and installing windows and doors to enclose the classrooms. ANZA also decided to include Nurul Hudaa amongst its regular monthly funded projects. A further benefit has been that with money the school had saved towards these projects, they have been able to raise the floor level of the ground floor classrooms to reduce the likelihood of them flooding. Previously the floor level had been below the street level so that once flood water got in, clearing it was a real problem. So on Saturday 9 January the folk at Nurul Hudaa invited David Adams from PHMF and people from ANZA to a celebration and thank you ceremony at the school. It was really nice to see how much our contribution was appreciated by Pak Syabhani, the headmaster and his team. When we first visited he looked like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Now he is cheerful and happy – but he still managed to provide us with a wish list of other items that they would like! ¿
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STAYING SAFE IN JAKARTA
by Marilyn Ardipradja on behalf of Colliers International While living in Jakarta it is important to establish your own sense of well-being which enables you to deal in the best possible way with those elements that are beyond your control. As in any large city around the world crime does exist in Jakarta however issues that you should be aware of will pertain more to petty crime and proactive measures that you can take to prevent it. As in any metropolitan city, it is important to be aware of your personal safety and do not put yourself or your family in a position that could be potentially unsafe. While foreigners are not necessarily the targets of crime, there are occasions when it is inevitable. The normal precautions that you ordinarily would take in public areas should continue to be practiced however certain practices listed below will help to ensure that you will have a safe and pleasant stay in Indonesia. THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME TIPS ON GENERAL AND PERSONAL SAFETY • Being able to speak and understand the Indonesian language enables you to deal with most security-related problems that may arise. We encourage you to learn Bahasa Indonesia, as the ability to communicate with those around you will do much to improve not only your feeling of safety, but the quality of your stay in Indonesia. • Exercising common sense in your demeanor in public places will go far to ensure your personal safety. • A smile or a friendly gesture will go a long way to bridging the cultural gap here in Indonesia. • Avoid attracting attention and becoming a target of street theft by wearing expensive jewelry and watches in public or displaying large amounts of cash when making purchases, especially in the more traditional shopping areas. • If you are walking down the street wear your purse or handbag with the strap across your body not hanging from one shoulder. If it is over your shoulder, place it on the side opposite to traffic. • All family members should carry a hand phone at all times. Ensure that emergency numbers are programmed into your hand phone and that you have a list of important phone numbers kept in a safe place. Also, have at least one contact number memorized in the event you misplace your phone, your hand phone is stolen or you run out of battery. • Just as in most major cities anywhere in the world, there are areas of Jakarta that
29 may not be safe after dark. Ask Indonesian friends and colleagues where these areas are, so that you will not inadvertently pass through them. • When eating out do not hang your purse across the back of a chair or set it down by the table. Even in some of the best restaurants and hotels purses have been known to disappear in the midst of a meal. • When shopping, do not leave your purse in the supermarket trolley but keep it on your person. In shops and department stores, keep your purse close to you and don’t set down your shopping bags and turn away to look at other items.
• Carry a hand phone with you at all times and preferably provide your driver with one, if he does not have one. • Have important numbers on speed dial. A phone charger for the car is a good idea, or keep a power bank in the car. • Keep car doors locked and windows closed at all times while traveling in your car. • Never leave any valuables in an unattended car, even though it is locked. Ask your driver to stay with the car if you need to leave anything of value in it.
• Do not leave valuables in your coat or jacket over the back of your chair.
• Be especially careful when stopped at traffic lights. If you want to look at merchandise offered for sale by vendors, do so through the closed window. It is advised that you do not purchase merchandise from vendors at traffic lights as this is prohibited by law, however this law is not very strongly enforced.
• Be careful where you leave your phone, laptop and/or briefcase.
• Do not offer money to a beggar from your car; you can be fined for this offense.
• For men, wallets should be placed in front pockets or buttoned back pocket in crowded malls, etc.
WE RECOMMEND HAVING THE FOLLOWING CONTACT NUMBERS PROGRAMMED INTO YOUR PHONE: Embassy Neighborhood Warden Medical Clinic Emergency (Fire, Ambulance, Police) Veterinarian Maid and driver Your company’s HR or QHSE (Quality Health and Safety Expert) Landlord / Property Owner / Home Service Company HERE ARE SOME HINTS TO ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY REMAIN SAFE WHILE OUT AND ABOUT ON THE STREETS OF JAKARTA • Ensure that your car is well maintained and the gas tank is kept topped up. You should carry a basic tool kit; jump leads, jack, and tire iron and inflated spare tire. • Keep a good street directory in your car or have a map application installed on your phone and try to familiarize yourself with local roads and landmarks. At night keep to well-lit, populated streets wherever possible. • Always carry a first-aid kit in your car as well as a flashlight. It is required by law that you have a first-aid kit. These kits are available for purchase at SOS International. • Keep a supply of water or other drinks in your car in case of severe traffic jams. Change the supply daily if it is not consumed.
• Be wary of using a phone, laptop computer or tablet in the car especially at night as the light of the screen can be seen by would-be thieves. Be especially cautious while vehicle is stopped. • Before getting into or out of your car, check out the surrounding area for anything that looks suspicious. Always be alert to what is going on around you. • Always look over your shoulder prior to disembarking from your car to ensure that another car or motorcycle is not pulling up beside you and could hit not only your opening car door but also you. • There have been incidents where people have been robbed after having their car tire deliberately punctured. If your tire is damaged do not stop immediately, but continue driving to a well-lit secure public place to check the damage, such as a gas station, public building, hotel, apartment or office car park where there are security officers. All car doors should be locked while the driver changes the tire. • If your car is involved in a traffic accident stay inside the car. Give your driver some cash and let him negotiate with the other party. Instruct your driver to never give your home address or phone number, but give only your office address and phone number. If your car is unable to be driven call for a taxi to pick you up or hail a cab and leave the scene of the accident, providing your driver with sufficient cash to deal with the situation. ¿
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Down at the 'Jetty' that's what the Aussies way of saying 'down at the pier'. This was taken on a beautiful summers day over Christmas break at the Grange Pier in Adelaide, South Australia. The typical pier shot; is one I love taking, it reminds me that the horizon is endless and how big the ocean can be! Photo by: Saeng Touttavong, ANZA Member
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anzaberita Australian and New Zealand Association Jakarta Quarterly Magazine
anzaberita Australia and New Zealand Association Jakarta
Members Issue A grand Bazaar and Christmas Lunch highlights and more
Quarterly Magazine
Issue 1 2016
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Tropical Padang Island by Tony Gleeson, ANZA Member
We woke to the alarm at the ungodly hour of 3.30 to prepare ourselves for our quick trip to the airport (at that time of the morning, or night, depending on which way you view the world) and then off to Padang. We quickly left the torrential rain behind and headed for the unknown. As we walked down the steps and onto the tarmac the warmth of the morning sun felt great. It suggested our plan to island hop was on track. Our friend picked us up and we headed straight for the speed boat. It was moored at the jetty in one of the several rivers which enter the sea in this pleasant city. The water was clean as it drifted past the boat. A tad surprising for me. We boarded and we're off, out through the mouth of the river and onto the open water. The magnificent greenery of the steep hills came into view within minutes of rounding the nobby headland. The water glistened as the boat ploughed through the gentle swell. The first island appeared and what a sight it was. A lick of beautiful white sand seemed to grow out of the ocean and rise to become a tropical jungle against a sheer rock face. This set the scene for our day. We travelled past the colourful boats taking the local people to the islands for a day out. They were laughing. smiling and waving with huge smiles on their faces. We were just like them and it felt fantastic. The excitement was building as we slowed and gently drifted towards the rickety old pier which was already occupied by another boat. Kindly, the skipper of that boat held us against his. We alighted through his boat and made our way onto the pier. We carried a bag of goggles and a few towels and stepped onto the sand ready to go. It was a race to the water. This island had beautiful soft sand and clear water. There were quite few families on this island enjoying the sun and water. It was great to see a lot of rubbish bins and even better that they were being used. We swam for an hour before hopping back on the boat and heading to the next island. The trip was all of fifteen minutes away! This island was better. There were very few people here. We more or less had it to ourselves. Another hour and we were on our way again. The boat rides between islands provided the classic tropical island
scenery. There were several beautiful beaches we didn't need to stop at as we would have run out of time. On the last island we stopped at we had lunch. This was prepared by our local friend’s mother in the traditional Padang way. Fried chicken, beef rendang, gado gado and rice refuelled the system. A few stray Bintangs found their way onto the boat and funnily enough there was ice to keep them cold. It was fantastic to enjoy lunch on this island. After lunch I decided to explore the island where I came across a group of Uni student friends who were cutting coconuts open and drinking the contents. As I stood there a coconut fell to the ground. There was a kid up the tree knocking them off with his foot. They offered me a drink so I obliged. Tropical island living through and through. I now needed to swim so headed off. I walked into the water to relax and soon found myself surrounded by a group of curious primary school aged kids. They were semi shy for about thirty seconds. We very quickly engaged in a game of throwing them into the sky and watching them land in the water. Not sure who had more fun, us or them. The friendly Indonesian personalities of kids and parents came to the fore. I snorkelled for a short time as the water was a bit stirred up from the activity. There were plenty of fish but it just wasn’t as clear as you would like. An early arrival would provide a better environment for this. Our time had come to an end and it was time to set sail for home. We talked about how much fun and how awesome the islands were all the way home. After a quick shower we made our way to a bar and watched a magnificent sunset. This was followed by dinner at a local seafood warung. The fish and prawns were truly amazing. Freshly caught that day and walked across the road to be cooked, meant this fish was as good as I've had in years. We fed nine people for IR900,000 - in Australia this quality would demand that price per head. It's fair to say we slept very well after an awesome day. We left Padang the next morning but knew we would return. This is a hidden gem and so close to Jakarta. A long weekend away here would recharge anyone's batteries. I can't wait to go back! ¿
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DIVE INTO SUMMER DESSERT PAVLOVA by Saeng Touttavong
Ingredients: Meringue 6 large egg whites at room temperature 1 ½ cups (330g) Caster sugar 1 teaspoon (tsp) white vinegar ½ tsp of pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp of salt 2 tablespoon (tbs) cornflour Method
The one dessert that I enjoy the most at Christmas time is the popular Australian dish, Pavlova. Pavlova, for those unknown to the delicious summer dessert; is a meringue cake with a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with fruit and whipped cream. During my holiday break in Melbourne Australia, I ritually spend at least one stereotypical Australian summer night with a BBQ dinner of sizzling steak and snags (sausages) with my best friend and her family. Without request my best friend’s mum, Pirjo Mitchell will always make the most fabulous desserts to top-off the night. On this occasion she made a mouth watering mixed berry pavlova! I’ve never attempted to make a pavlova but here is the recipe Pirjo used for you to enjoy!
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Position a rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 120C (100C fan forced oven)
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Line a large baking tray with baking paper and draw a 22cm circle in the centre of the paper. Turn paper over.
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Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add caster sugar, beating on medium speed for 10 minutes or until firm glossy peaks form. Beat vinegar, vanilla and salt. Sift cornflour over meringue and gently fold in.
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Using a large spoon dollop the meringue mixture onto the prepared circle and spread, keeping within circle and form a slight dip in the centre.
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Bake for 1 ½ hours until meringue is crisp and very pale on outside but still marshmallow-like in the centre and puffs slightly. Turn off oven, leave to cool completely in oven, with the oven door slightly open.
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Top up with whipped cream and desired fruit and serve. ¿
The recipe is an adapted from one by Curtis Stone in the Coles Supermarket magazine in Australia.
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TA S T Y F O O D AT STREET LEVEL Always wanted to try some of the street food that Jakarta has to offer but you weren’t sure what was on the menu with the hawker behind warung (small eatery) or street trolley? Caroline, our local contributor, gives us a run down on what kind of street food there is and where the locals are finding the best of the best. by Caroline Lawalata Jakarta has a rich and diverse selection of street food from various regions of Indonesia’s archipelago. It’s not difficult to find street food in the big city of Jakarta; from the very simple stalls on the sidewalk; to the small food stalls on wheels; to the motorbikes with a gas cooker; the hawkers have found many diverse ways to serve up their dishes. You can even find hawkers walking around and carrying their dishes on their shoulders. Street foods represent the authentic taste of Indonesia. Some of the vendors have been operating for many
years, using authentic recipes passed down from generation to generation. It’s not a secret that Indonesian street food is delicious, has a nice harmony of flavours, is affordable and reasonable in price. It’s also the most authentic Indonesian experience you can have in Jakarta. There are so many places to choose and you can be caught in waiting in a line at some of the well-known locations. Listed are Jakarta's must-try food stores.
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Bakso or Indonesian meatballs
Ketoprak
Satay
Bakso is made from beef or chicken or fish or sometimes shrimp mixed with tapioca flour. Bakso is served in a bowl full of noodles or rice vermicelli with generous toppings of salted vegetables, tofu, chicken and/or dumplings. Sometimes you can find egg wrapped within bakso.
Ketoprak is served with bean sprouts, rice cake (lontong) or glass noodles, eggs and fried tofu in delicious cashew sauce and garnished with crackers. Rice cake or lontong is a dish made of compressed rice formed into a cylinder wrapped inside a banana leaf.
For an authentic experience, try Bakso Lapangan Tembak Senayan, on Jl. Gerbang Pemuda No.1, Central Jakarta. It’s not far from the Hotel Mulia Senayan and near Senayan City Mall. The restaurant started out in 1982 from a street trolley!
The perfect place to try Ketoprak is from a street trolley at Ketoprak Ciragil, Jl. Ciragil 2 no. 24, Blok Q, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. It’s open from 10.00 am.
Satay is one of the most popular Indonesian dishes. Satay is most often made from chicken, beef or lamb. Chicken satay is commonly served with sambal kacang (peanut sauce). Another option, lamb satay, is made with chili sauce (sweet soy sauce mixed with shallots, and bird eye or sliced chillies). Both chicken and lamb satay are served with rice cake.
Sate Padang or Satay Padang
Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)
Mie Ayam (Indonesian noodles)
Sate Padang comes from an island in West Sumatra. Satay Padang is made from beef and is served with rice cake (lontong) and a spicy yellow gravy sauce. The sauce is made up of rice flour with spicy offal broth, turmeric, ginger, garlic, coriander, galangal root, cumin, curry powder and salt.
Nasi goreng served with vegetables, egg and your desired meat with the choice of chicken, beef, salted dried fish or prawns, or bacon. Nasi goreng is typically spicy with sweet soy sauce, shallot, garlic, tamarind and chillies. It’s an easy quick meal that can be made with several variations. Nasi goreng can be complemented by adding emping (a type of bitter cracker made of melinjo nut), fruit, kerupuk (fish or prawn crackers), or acar (pickles made from vinegar, preserved cucumber, shallots, carrots and small chilli peppers). It is also commonly served with chicken satay.
Mie Ayam is a common Indonesian dish of yellow wheat noodles, topped with diced chicken meat, kai choy, seasoned with soy sauce and usually served with chicken broth soup and dumplings.
Try the famous Sate Padang amongst the locals at: Sate Padang Ajo Ramon, Jl. Cipaku 1, Pasar Santa, South Jakarta. Open from 05.00 pm the trolleys are situated in front of Pasar Santa.
Famous for its nasi goreng, cruise down to the street trolley at Nasi Goreng Kambing (lamb) Kebon Sirih, Jl. Kebon Sirih Barat 1, Menteng, Central of Jakarta. Open from 5.00 pm to 2.00 am.
A popular serve of chicken satay can be found on a street trolley at Sate Ayam and Kambing RSPP: Pak Muri, Jl. Kyai Maja No.21, in front of Pusat Pertamina Hospital, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. Open from 10.00 am.
The best place to eat mie ayam is at the restaurant: Mie Ayam Gondangdia – Cikini, Jl. Cikini IV No. 12 A, Central of Jakarta. They’ve been serving mie ayam since 1960!
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MO RE TA ST Y F O O D AT
STREET LEVEL
Toast bread
Martabak
Toast bread is a simple meal at night and a popular choice among locals. Especially, with a blend of melted shredded cheese and chocolate or further sweetened with condensed milk drizzled all over the toast.
Martabak is one of the very popular street food dishes in Jakarta. You can find, sweet and savoury martabaks. Sweet martabak is a thick Indonesian pancake filled with chocolate, condensed milk, crushed peanuts, fruits and cheese. Savoury martabak is similar to bread which is folded and stuffed with filling. Popular fillings include sweet curry sauce, seasoned ground beef, chicken or mutton with beaten egg, or mixed with vegetables.
The famous toast bread can be found at: Roti Bakar Eddy, located at the intersection near Al-Azhar University, Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Blok M, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. Or go wild and try a different kind of toast bread from a trolley at Warung Nagih. Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 41, Mampang, South Jakarta. They offer a lot of flavours like Skippy, Ovomaltine, Nutella, Toblerone, Honeystars and you can add any kind of topping, such as ice cream or crunch.
The famous martabak street trolley can be found at: Martabak 65 A Pecenongan on Jl. Pecenongan Raya No. 65 A, Central Jakarta. It’s near the Presidential Palace and opens throughout the night. Otherwise head to Martabak Boss. Jl. Panglima Polim 9 No. 24, Melawai, South Jakarta. They have martabak with various toppings like green tea, Ovomaltine, peanuts and more!
Siomay
Kerak telor
Bubur ayam
Siomay is Indonesian’s version of dim sum. Sometimes people refer to ‘siomay’ as Indonesian steamed fishcakes. It’s made from tenggiri (wahoo) fish meat or a combination of chicken and prawns. Siomay can be served together with steamed potatoes, cabbage, hard-boiled eggs, bitter gourds, tofu and peanut sauce.
Kerak telor is a traditional Betawi spicy omelette dish. It is made from glutinous rice cooked with egg and served with fish, shredded coconut, fried shallots and dried shrimp as toppings. Something that really is unique is when the egg is half done, the vendor should flip the pan so the egg touches the fire. The vendors of kerak telor are easily the most ubiquitous during the annual Jakarta Fair and it has become a must have menu item for visitors at the Jakarta Fair.
Bubur ayam is an Indonesia chicken congee or famously known as a chicken porridge. It is usually served as a breakfast dish but can also make a good late night supper. Bubur ayam can be served with chopped scallions, crispy fried shallots, celery, tongcay, or fried soybeans, Chinese fried dough also known as crullers and soy sauce.
The must try siomay is served in a warung in the middle of a modern market at; Siomay Hokie Tiban, Jl. Cipaku 1, Pasar Santa Modern Market, 1st floor Blok AKS, South Jakarta.
Must try bubur ayam is at, Bubur Ayam Sukabumi Tebet, Jl. Tebet Barat IV No. 20, Tebet, South Jakarta. ¿
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THE PEARL OF TANGERANG
MUSEUM BENTENG HERITAGE by Caroline Lawalata
Museum Bentang Heritage sits in the middle of a traditional market called Pasar Lama (Old Market) near Cisadane River, an area known as where the Chinese first settled in Indonesia. Mr Udaya Halim, a descendent of the first settlers of Chinese Peranakan, founded the Museum Benteng Heritage to preserver and showcases the history of Indonesia Chinese in Tangerang. The museum was built during the 17th century and became one of the oldest buildings in Tangerang. It was formerly used as an office of association. The exquisitely restored two-storey house in rich Chinese-style architecture is a good place to learn more about how the Chinese settled in Indonesia. Immerse yourself in the unique life history of the Chinese, displayed through various artefacts, such as the Mahjong table, a compass to decide Feng Shui, measuring instruments, scales, hell bank notes, stamps and many more. On the second floor, you will find the door with the old key system that, once locked, is difficult to open from the inside of the house.
The museum provides guided tours that take approximately 45 minutes, with a maximum of 20 persons per trip as, roaming the museum by yourself is not permitted. At the end of the tour, you’ll be guided to the souvenir shop where you can take a picture wearing a traditional Tionghoa costume, which can also be hired for an event. The museum is also a place where the Benteng Chinese community, along with the general public, can dine in the great hall where typical Baba Nyonya food is served. This venue at the museum can also be used for birthdays, company lunch meetings and weddings. For those interested in the diaspora of the Chinese, this small museum is a must see place to explore the world of the Peranakan Chinese in Tangerang. The museum open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 am to 17.00 pm. It’s better to come in the afternoon because there is a traditional market in front of the museum. Museum Benteng Heritage. Jl. Cilame No. 20, Pasar Lama, Tangerang. Phone +622155791139 or +622144544529. More information please www.bentengheritage.com or email info@ bentengheritage.com ¿
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A MIST WITH LESSONS
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THE BURIED GIANT BY KAZUO ISHIGURO
THE HISTORY, POLITICS AND MORE: THE GREAT INFLUENZA, THE BACK STORY OF THE 1918 SPANISH FLU EPIDEMIC
The Buried Giant is Mr. Ishiguro’s seventh novel, a combination fantasy and historical fiction story that took place in 6th century England. This genre will feel unfamiliar to readers of his previous works; yet all Mr. Ishiguro’s books have different styles, so that should not be a surprise.
The Great Influenza by John M. Barry was a worthwhile and interesting read, although at 546 pages, only half the ANZA Book Group finished it. The book focused on the 1918 influenza outbreak, also known as the Spanish flu. This flu killed upwards of 21 million people around the world.
At the start of our discussion, half of us thought the book was okay and half liked it. Several commented on the vague nature of the book. In the story, a mist covered the land that took away the memories of the characters. That mist also engulfed the reader as the plot sometimes seemed a bit far away or slow, even if a tremendous sword battle took place. The story followed an elderly British couple that left their village on a journey to re-unite with their son.
The book provided background to the outbreak, set the stage of World War I and its politics, and then showed how troop movement led to the worldwide flu pandemic. It covered the history of medicine from Hippocrates to bleeding treatments to modern scientific methods. We learned how the foundation was set for the tremendous healthcare gains of the last 125 years. What kept the book interesting was the author’s well researched and detailed portrayals of scientists and bureaucrats, showing their glories as well as their warts. However, many readers found that the author was a bit repetitive reciting details which made the book unnecessarily long.
by Karen Gunderson
I was ready to give this book a mediocre review until our discussion leader Narelle pointed out the clever use of three types of mythology and symbolism in the book: King Arthur legends, Roman mythology, and pagan mythology. The couple met a soldier named Sir Gawain, a trusted knight from the King Arthur legends. His purpose was to protect the dragon (another Arthurian legend) whose breathe created the memory erasing mist. The couple encountered a boatman who carried truly in love couples across the river to a beautiful island; this is very similar to the River Styx in classical Greek and Roman mythology. It was the river in Hades across which Charon, the Boatman or Ferryman, carried dead souls. Last, menacing creatures from pagan mythology, such as ogres and pixies, popped up throughout the story. The mist from the dragon’s breath made people forget the terrible British and Saxon conflict and the tremendous slaughters endured by both sides in previous years. No one had reason for revenge killing. This kept the peace in England for many years. But in the end, memories returned and the author set the stage for resumption of the next Anglo-Saxon battles. For most of us, re-reading the book with all this context in mind would make it more meaningful. One of our readers (Erica) said there were actual burial mounds visible from the roads in Hampshire, England, where she has lived. These mounds are known to contain bones of soldiers dead from the Saxon Wars. Physically yes, they contain bones, but as Mr. Ishiguro points out, it is the memory of those losses that can lead to more war and more death. Our group explored the question - for world peace, can the wrongs of the past be forgiven? We were not so sure that governments could do this, but we felt it was possible at least at the individual level.
As we read the book, we often felt terrified, not only of the disease, but how the US government reacted. They fed people misinformation downplaying the seriousness of the flu in the name of the war effort, allowing crowds to gather when they should have been quarantined. It was sobering how the need to survive prevailed over altruism to help others. Images of bodies piling up and people too sick to move them were hard for readers to shake. The book raised many moral questions about individual and government responsibilities during a pandemic. It made us wonder how our governments would respond to such an outbreak in modern times. Despite all the frightful themes of the book, there was a great optimism and marvel gained from the book about how far medical science has come. The group all agreed that medicine will go even further and someday cure even our most dreaded diseases. ¿
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DEVELOPING A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING IN YOUNG CHILDREN by Cindee Spies, PGDE, MEd, Operation Support Specialist
“If students are to learn desired outcomes in a reasonably effective manner, then the teacher’s fundamental task is to get students to engage in learning activities that are likely to result in their achieving those outcomes…It is helpful to remember that what the student does is actually more important in determining what is learned than what the teacher does” (Shuell 1986; 429). It is therefore important to recognize a teacher’s role in the classroom as the facilitator and the students’ as the active learners, i.e. the ones who create knowledge in their own brains. Students learn for a variety reasons, which establishes how they learn and determine the quality of the learned outcome. Two principle factors that make students eager to learn are : • Having an object or something that is perceived to be important and therefore has some value to the learner; and • It must be possible to perform the learning task; so the expectation for the learner is success. Learning is a process and schooling is based on it. The question is how far we work with and for our students’ natural learning abilities? Each student has his / her
own unique way of learning, and “learning takes place when sense can be made of an experience” (Emmitt,M., Pollock,J., & Komesaroff,L. 2003). One approach to make learning through ’natural learning abilities’ more effective in the classroom is by facilitating involvement by the children in determining and forming the curriculum. Teachers would set the topic as the basic knowledge of students’ interest and based on the curriculum requirement, and then the student may get involved in verifying • What they already know, assume and believe; • What they need to find out; • How they will go to answering the question and finding the solution; • How they will evaluate what they have accomplished; and • How they will know what they have found and with whom they will share their feeling. Nobody wants to do something worthless, with no value in it. Everybody has expectations in life. The expectancy value theory states that if anyone is to engage in an activity, he or she needs to expect some valued outcome. Therefore, to lead students to want to learn, they need to develop the expectation that something worthwhile will
appear from their learning. This holds true even in the early childhood educational value, where a child’s objectives are less career and life oriented and more towards immediate needs and pleasures. To enhance the value of academic work for students, we need to employ supportive motivations that make the work important to them. There are four categories of motivation (Bigg,J & Watkins,D. (1995), Motivating Learning): 1. Extrinsic motivation, students learn to obtain the rewards or to avoid the punishment of not doing it; 2. Social motivation, students learn in order to please others who are important in their lives; 3. Achievement motivation, Students learn in order to compete with other students, the goal is to win the competition; and 4. Intrinsic motivation, students learn because they are interested in the task of activity itself. The learning process itself pleasures them. Teaching students how to learn and how to develop a love and appreciation for learning can be achieved through on-going development of intrinsic motivational attitudes and engaging students in the entire learning exercise in the early childhood classroom. ¿
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