1. Komodo
Dragos
KOMODO DRAGONS
Komodo Dragons have thrived in the harsh climate of
indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years, although
amazingly, their existence was unknown to humans until about 100 years ago.
Reaching 10 feet (3 meters) in length and more than
300 pounds (136 kilograms). Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth.
They have long, flat heads with rounded snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs, and
huge, muscular tails.
As the dominant predators on the handful of islands
they inhabit, they will eat almost anything, including carrion, deer, pigs,
smaller dragons, and even large water buffalo and humans. When hunting, Komodo
dragons rely on camouflage and patience, lying in wait for passing prey. When a
victim ambles by, the dragons springs, using its powerful legs, sharp claws and
serrated, shark-like teeth to eviscerate its prey.
Animals that escape the jaws of a komodo will only
feel lucky briefly. Dragon saliva teems with over 50 strains of bacteria, and
within 24 hours, the stricken creature usually dies of blood poisoning. Dragons
calmly follow an escapee for miles as the bacteria takes effect, using their
keen sense of smell to hone in on the corpse. A dragon can eat a whopping 80
percent of its body weight in a single feeding.
There is a stable population of about 3000 to 5000
Komodo Dragons on the islands of Komodo, Gila Motang, Rinca, and Flores.
However, a dearth of egg-laying females, poaching, human encroachment, and
natural disasters has driven the species to endangered status.
2. Chuseok
CHUSEOK
Chuseok, also called Han-ga-wi (from archaic Korean
for “great middle”), is a major three-day holiday in Korea. It’s a celebration
of the good harvest. Koreans visit their ancestral hometowns and share a feast
of Korean traditional food.
It is
celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar
Korean calendar. The celebration started one day before and after. Therefore,
it is a three days celebration. A variety of folk games are played on Chuseok,
but these vary from region to region. A lion day is performed in the
north-west, a tug of war in Jeolla and Gyeongsang provinces. Other regions hold
wrestling and archery contest. For all games, in all regions, a Nongak band
performs. In modern South Korea, on Chuseok there is a mass exodus of Koreans
returning to their hometowns to pay respect to the spirit of one’s ancestors.
People perform ancestral worship rituals early in the morning. They often visit
the tombs of their immediate ancestors to trim plants, clean the area around
the tomb, and offer food, drink, and crops to their ancestors. Harvest crops
are attributed to the blessing of ancestors.
3. Chinese New Year in Indonesia
Chinese New
Year in Indonesia
A big number of Chinese immigrants in Indonesia brought tradition of
Chinese New Year’s celebration to the country. When the government made Chinese
New Year as national holiday at 2002, the celebration spread out throughout the
country. Although every ethnic Chinese community has distinctive tradition,
there are some commons in the celebrating Imlek, the Chinese lunar New Year.
The first common thing is the Imlek shopping hysteria. Almost every
department stores and shops are offering things related to Imlek such as
Chinese traditional clothing’s in red and gold colors, Imlek paraphernalia, and
Imlek decorations. Specific foods related to Imlek such as tangerine and
Chinese cake are found everywhere.
On the New Year eve, Indonesian Chinese families are gathered and made
offering for Gods and family ancestors. On the day of New Year, many Indonesian
Chinese people go to klenteng (Chinese temple) to pray and made offering. They
also visit families and friends while bringing gifts. One very popular
tradition is giving ang poa (enveloped filled with money) from married person
to children and unmarried person.
Another popular
tradition is Barongsai performance that commonly called to private homes or
private parties. Barongsai performance is not merely enjoyed by Indonesian
Chinese people but also enjoyed by everybody around, including Indonesian
native.
4. Indonesian Mother’s Day
Indonesian Mother’s Day
In Indonesia, Mother’s
Day is celebrated on 22 December. By Indonesia First President, Sukarno, was
the figure who chose the date. He made it official holiday with Presidential
Decree no.316 in 1953. 22 December sought to improve the condition of women in
the country and to celebrate the women’s spirit. However, the meaning of
Mother’s Day has changed to day because the day is commonly used for expressing
love to mothers.Just like in any other countries, Mother’s Day in Indonesia
also celebrated with gifts and surprise parties dedicated to mothers.
Mother’s Day celebration in Indonesia is celebrated on the same date
when the first Indonesia Women Congress was held. The congress took place in
Yogyakarta from 22 to 25 December 1928. There were 30 feminist organizations
attended to the congress at that time. In the country, most feminist
organizations inspired by the heroines of the 19th century, such as Martha
Christina Tiahahu, Raden Adjeng Kartini, Cut Meutia, Dewi Sartika, Rasuna Said,
Nyai Ahmad Dahlan and many more. The congress itself was intended to improve
women’s rights, especially in marriage and education.
Though the meaning of Mother’s Day has significantly changed but the
spirit to celebrate is still high. Most today’s people see the day as the best
moment for them to show their love to mothers.
5.
Banking Syste
BANKING
SYSTEM
A bank is an
institution with a twofold function. First, it keeps people’s money safe and
readily available. In this way it functions as a savings bank. Secondly, it
lends money to people who need it. It is also, therefore, a money lender.
Anyone can go to any bank and deposit money, that is, ask the bank to look after it. He becomes a customer of the bank. When, he deposits money, we say he opens a bank account.There are two types of bank accounts. The first is a current account. When a customer deposits money on a current account, he can make withdrawals by means of a cheque. No interest is paid on this type account.
The other type of account is a time deposit. On this type of account the customer can deposits his money for a specified period of time He can withdraw the money only at the maturity date. Interest is paid for this type of account.
A banks receives deposits from customers, as well as lend money to its customers. A person who wants to borrow money has to give the bank something as collateral for instance, a certificate showing ownership of property. When a customer has a bank loan, the bank charges him interest on the money he has borrowed. The bank does not always give the borrower actual’ money. It may credit his account with the amount borrowed, exactly as if he had deposited that amount at the bank.
Anyone can go to any bank and deposit money, that is, ask the bank to look after it. He becomes a customer of the bank. When, he deposits money, we say he opens a bank account.There are two types of bank accounts. The first is a current account. When a customer deposits money on a current account, he can make withdrawals by means of a cheque. No interest is paid on this type account.
The other type of account is a time deposit. On this type of account the customer can deposits his money for a specified period of time He can withdraw the money only at the maturity date. Interest is paid for this type of account.
A banks receives deposits from customers, as well as lend money to its customers. A person who wants to borrow money has to give the bank something as collateral for instance, a certificate showing ownership of property. When a customer has a bank loan, the bank charges him interest on the money he has borrowed. The bank does not always give the borrower actual’ money. It may credit his account with the amount borrowed, exactly as if he had deposited that amount at the bank.
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