Traditions and everyday life in Indonesia

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Indonesia. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

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Personal keepsakes from members in Indonesia

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Making zines
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Making zines

This is not a tradition per se, but I really love making zines, and I make them for every event I have in my life. I think this is a good way to preserve a memory.All images are from google

Shared by ohnoiseult
Monas - National Monument
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Monas - National Monument

Monas or Monumen Nasional (National Monument) its the landmark of Jakarta, location right on the middle of jakarta. its a monument that collect all the history of indonesia from all side.

Shared by Ilman
nice-looking snowflakes
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nice-looking snowflakes

Back to 2022 where my family and I visited Finland. There were many interesting places that i visited, including Santa Claus Village. Finland was pretty cold for me, as a tropical asian.

Shared by bellas_1210
I enjoy my “me time”?
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I enjoy my “me time”?

I love to have a me time, like go to the cinema, watching a Netflix series, or take a bus to explore city (alone). Did you like to have me-time? What do you do in your “me time”?

Shared by girlsmoood
Tea time with meeee
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Tea time with meeee

I really enjoy spending my Sunday afternoons after Church at a café with my family. It's such a treat to laugh and catch up after all the busy days filled with school and work.

Shared by Rissaa14
school field trip to bromo
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school field trip to bromo

the whole school went to Mount bromo! we woke up at 4.30 am and departed at 5 am, and got there around 7-8 am! the whole ride was really bumpy!! This is located in East Java.

Shared by Dwanyi
Treat myself at the cafe
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Treat myself at the cafe

Just like any other day I’d go out usually in small cafes to treat myself and study/read. Depending on how much energy I have rlly, I do this occasionally.

Shared by c._.sea
went picnic with my friends:)
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went picnic with my friends:)

last week,my friends and i went picnic. it was fun, but i got home pretty late at night because the park was pretty far from my home. it was worth it tho.

Shared by syifa azr
Hanging Out With Friends
Everyday life

Hanging Out With Friends

I almost struggled to gather friends so they wanted to go on a trip together and finally we could get together with all the members. very nice

Shared by azriel2341
Amusement Park in Indonesia
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Amusement Park in Indonesia

I went to Amusement Park in Indonesia called DuFan (Dunia Fantasi / Magical World). So much fun there for children, young adult, and family

Shared by Starwalls
I love MUN documentation gigs
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I love MUN documentation gigs

Being able to meet a team that consist of other people from different schools who are also passionate about photography fills up the hole

Shared by hojical
Camping at the beach
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Camping at the beach

A good experience in my life for the first time i can camping at the beach and see the sunrise in the morning. it was just so amazing

Shared by Love Githa
DBL Dance Competition
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DBL Dance Competition

I have participated in the DBL dance competition for 3 years in high school, this is an unforgettable experience in my life.

Shared by quietndrive
we love seblak
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we love seblak

finally hangout again with my friend after not seeing each other for a while, i hope we can hangout again in the future.

Shared by Aira Shim
Preparing for Riot
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Preparing for Riot

I participated in local riot in my County. Fortunately it went smoothly and peacefully . (I even sell food and drinks!)

Shared by Gagas
Kili Kili Beach
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Kili Kili Beach

A hidden beach located in Trenggalek. It takes 30ish mins motorcycle ride through a coconut farm from the main road.

Shared by Aqila
Indonesia beach
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Indonesia beach

its lamphuuk beach where id always go at summer! Indonesia known with the beautiful beach and sea, did yk that?

Shared by lyeen.a
My artworks
Everyday life

My artworks

These are my digital artworks that I done by SAI software+photoshop. I hope you enjoy it.

Shared by Pat_
Scuba Diving
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Scuba Diving

I love to explore the ocean, swallowed by the vast blue and meet new exciting creatures

Shared by mares__
Relax for a moment
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Relax for a moment

Enjoy a very valuable holiday, while calming your mind in mountain glamping

Shared by Hfzz

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