As an expat, it's good to know who's important and famous in your country.
When someone asks you 'Who's the president of Indonesia?' and you have no idea... You will feel embarrassed, right?
So let's start with 3 of them today!
Who are those people?
Showing posts with label Culture and More. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Culture and More. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Drink-driving in Indonesia
In Indonesia, a majority-Muslim country, authorities have tried to ban alcohol in the past, but nowadays it's easy to find alcoholic beverages in shops and restaurants.
Beer, especially Bintang, is widely available in supermarkets and shops. Wine is still very expensive due to high import taxes, but the amount of shops selling wine is increasing (in Jakarta). It's easy to find all kinds of liquor in bars and clubs, especially in Jakarta and Bali. Although alcohol sales and consumption are increasing, 'Indonesian law does not dictate a maximum blood alcohol concentration limit' (The Jakarta Globe, June 2011).
Beer, especially Bintang, is widely available in supermarkets and shops. Wine is still very expensive due to high import taxes, but the amount of shops selling wine is increasing (in Jakarta). It's easy to find all kinds of liquor in bars and clubs, especially in Jakarta and Bali. Although alcohol sales and consumption are increasing, 'Indonesian law does not dictate a maximum blood alcohol concentration limit' (The Jakarta Globe, June 2011).
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
No dragons, no fireworks, but a very full stomach!
My first Chinese New Year in Jakarta:
No dragon dances, no fireworks, but really enjoyed the great Chinese food :-)
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