A Cup of Java

The 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition, held between May and October in Chicago, was desigened to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the "discovery" of America by Chiristopher Columbus.

Countries from all over the world were invited, and 553 acres of land in central Chicago were dedicated to hosting them : There was Donegal Castle and a Lapland Village, a Moorish Palace and Persian Theater. It was also platform to introduce future obsessions such as hamburgers to the United States, anda place to show off new and exciting structure like George Ferri's famous Ferris wheel.

Of all these fascinating exhibitions and product launches, one of the most popular was massive community constructed in the middle of the fairground called the Java Village. Here were batik demonstrations, wayang and gamelan (puppet and music) performances-all introduced to the New World in their entirety for first time. Inside the Java Village, a Java Lunch Room served nothing but pure Java coffee, and visitors quickly began referring to this drink as "a cup of Java".

One can imagine the exorbitant cost and logistical challange of transportation all the performers and their equipment from the then Netherlands East Indies. Fortunately for the performers, and generations of coffee drinkers to come, the full cos was borne by some of the wealthiest benefactors in the Netherlands East Indies; the coffee plantations marketing efforts was profound. Until today, the word "Java" has been synonymous with coffee.

By Gabriella Teggia and Mark Hanusz

Indonesian Fact

Etiquette
Except for a few who have learned bad habits from foreigners, Indonesians are instinctively courteous, especially to older people. It is polite to shake hands on meeting and taking leave. Only your right hand is used for passing food or gifts and for eating.
Pointing at someone with finger, beckoning and standing with hands hips on your pockets are all seen as rude, aggressive gestures. Showing the sole of your shoe or foot is also insulting.
Never touch anyone (children included) on the head. Your legs and preferably arms as well should be covered when you enter a mosque or temple. Take off your shoes before entering a mosque.

Driving
In densely populated areas, roads are often choked with motorbikes, trucks, bicycles, wandering pedestrians and animals. Elsewhere, there’s much less traffic and driving can be pleasure. Traffic drives on the left, although some drivers only pull over at the last moment.
Most major roads are well-surfaced, but in remoter and mountainous regions, they can be rough, tortuous and narrow.

Opening Hours
Most shops open from 9 am to 9 pm every day; some close on Sunday.
Banks are open from 8 or 8.30 am at noon or 2 pm. Monday to Friday. Money changer keep longer hours.
Businesses open from 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Government offices operate from 8 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday ; from 8 to 11 am Friday.

Tipping
A service charge of 10 per cent is added to most hotel and some restaurant bills.
Tipping is not expected in small local eating places. A small tip to hotel and airport porter is appropriate.

This way Indonesia by James Hardy

My Honesty

Hello Mam, Sir and Friends,The first time,

I will say the honesty is :I can't speak and write in English as very well, but I will try to learn with you.
The Honesty is very easy to say but It is very difficult to "implement"For example :-
How do you speak with your wife, your children and your friends ?
- How do you say "No" and say "Yes" in your business ?
- How are you sell as truth your product ? etc.

Please you can ask in your heart, Which one?Do you like with someone say honest or not?
The concept of honesty applies to all behavior.With to behavior brave honesty it's means you already happiness.

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