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Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is the national motto of Indonesia, meaning "Unity in Diversity". It comes from an Old Javanese poem by Mpu Tantular, and was adopted by the Indonesian independence movement in the 20th century.
Indonesian is a standardized variety of Malay, an Austronesian language that has been used as a lingua franca in the Indonesian archipelago for centuries. It is the official and national language of Indonesia, with over 300 million speakers, and has been influenced by various regional and foreign languages.
In spoken form, the word may be used by street vendors to attract tourists or foreigners' attention. Because some Westerners find the word insulting, more cautious street vendors use the term Mister, which foreigners find more polite. [5] As an alternative to 'bule', the adjective 'barat' (literally means west, as in Western) may be an alternative.
Pancasila is the official, foundational philosophical theory of Indonesia, composed of five principles: belief in the one and only God, just and civilized humanity, unity of Indonesia, democracy guided by the inner wisdom, and social justice for all. Learn about the history, background, rationale, and symbols of Pancasila from this Wikipedia article.
Indonesia Raya is the national anthem of Indonesia, composed by Wage Rudolf Supratman in 1924 and adopted in 1945. Learn about its history, lyrics, music, and significance for the Indonesian independence movement.
Learn about the origins, variations, and usage of Indonesian slang, a term that subsumes various urban vernacular and non-standard styles of expression in Indonesia. Find out how Indonesian slang differs from standard Indonesian and Betawi language, and see some examples of common expressions and loan words.
An overview of the history and genres of literature in Indonesia and its related languages, from ancient times to the present. Learn about the influences, movements, and achievements of Indonesian writers and their works.
Betawi is a Malay-based creole spoken by about 5 million people in Jakarta and its surroundings. It has influences from Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, and Dutch languages, and is the basis of Indonesian slang and Colloquial Jakarta Indonesian.