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The bambu runcing became a well-known weapon in modern Indonesian history. [2] This weapon was used by the Indonesian people as a means of resistance against the Dutch colonials. Today the symbol of the bambu runcing is widely used in various regions in Indonesia to symbolize courage and sacrifice in achieving independence.
The simple sharpened bamboo spear, known as bambu runcing (literally 'sharp bamboo' or 'pointed bamboo'), is a legendary symbol of Indonesian revolutionary spirit, embodying the will of the Indonesian people, who were often ill-equipped, to fight for independence against the Dutch occupation who held air-and naval supremacy along with ...
Description. Coat of arms of Indonesia. The supporter of Indonesian national emblem is the Garuda, a mythical bird from both Hindu and Buddhist mythology that invokes the pre-colonial Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in the archipelago. Unlike most depictions of Garuda with anthropomorphic features, this emblem is modelled after the national bird ...
Slur, is dynamically changing note from one tone position to another position without stopping the airflow. For example, changing from 5 to 4, 4 to 5, 2 to 1 etc. Puruluk, ( Sundanese term) is an effect produced by a-repeatedly-fast opening-and-closing of suling's hole by one or more fingers. The produced sound is similar to voice of a pigeon.
The first four sites to be inscribed to the list were the Borobudur Temple Compounds, the Prambanan Temple Compounds, Ujung Kulon National Park, and Komodo National Park in 1991. The most recent addition to the list was the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks in 2023. In 2011, the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra ...
The culture of Indonesia ( Indonesian: Budaya Indonesia) has been shaped by the interplay of indigenous customs and diverse foreign influences. With over 1,300 distinct ethnic groups, including significant Austronesian and Melanesian cultures, contributing to its rich traditions, languages, and customs, Indonesia is a melting pot of diversity.
The avifauna of Indonesia include a total of 1809 species, of which 786 are endemic, and 3 have been introduced by humans. 150 species are globally threatened. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of The Clements Checklist ...
There are 1,340 [1] [2] recognized ethnic groups inhabiting more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia, making it one of the most diverse countries in the world. The vast majority of those belong to the Austronesian peoples, with a sizeable minority being Melanesians. Indonesia has the world's largest number of Austronesians and Melanesians.