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Traditional Balinese script alive and well in Singaraja
Basa Bali (Balinese) is traditionally written in a script called aksara, which bears no resemblence to western script. Driving around Bali you will see ‘Matur Suksma’ (thank you) written on stone markers at the edge of a village. This will be paired with its aksara equivalent. You will also see the traditional script on temples. Many Balinese people can read aksara, but in Singaraja, there is an especially high percentage of young people who understand the ancient script. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Date: September 1st, 2006 |
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More wacky laws: Malay is national language in Indonesia
Some of the laws that get proposed, and often passed in Indonesia seem strange. The latest one to pop up, is the decision to make Malay, the national language in Indonesia. That seems strange to me, as almost everyone in Indonesia speaks Bahasa Indonesia, and a local dialect. When Ika watches a movie with Malay subtitles, she has to guess as to what they are actually saying. The government though, knows better. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Date: August 6th, 2006 |
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Acronyms and Indonesia
If you have ever read an English language Indonesian newspaper or watched the television you will no doubt have seen the initials representing a government body or an area in Indonesia. These are acronyms and Indonesians love them!.
Date: July 12th, 2006 |
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Transportation in Bahasa Indonesia-part III
Here are some useful phrases in Indonesian relating to transport
Date: April 29th, 2006 |
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Transportation in Bahasa Indonesia
Here are some useful phrases in Indonesian for transport
Date: April 27th, 2006 |
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Bahasa Bali: Balinese
Most people in Bali speak Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and many speak some English. All Balinese however, speak Balinese (Bahasa Bali). In villages and towns across the island, kids are brought up in the family home speaking Balinese, later learing Indonesian, the national language in school, or while mixing with friends. It is still possible to meet older Balinese people, who do not speak Indonesian.
Date: August 15th, 2006 |
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Balinese drinks
One might say ‘Bintang’ when asked what a Balinese drink is, but its not really. Traditional Balinese drinks include kopyor (coconut water) which is served with chunks of the fresh meat. Air jeruk is the juice of an orange, usually the small green skinned ones you’ll see in a lcoal market. Sugar will probably be added, so you’ll have to tell them beforehand if you don’t want it super sweet. Air jeruk can be served panas (hot) or cold with es jeruk (ice).
Date: July 28th, 2006 |
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Transportation in Bahasa Indonesia-part II
Here are some more handy phrases in Indonesian for transportation
Date: April 28th, 2006 |
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Shopping in Bahasa Indonesia-part II
Here are some more useful phrases in Indonesian, to use when you are shopping.
Date: April 26th, 2006 |
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