I read the Chinese version of Indonesia Etc. and enjoying it a lot. I had never been in this country except a short vacation in Bintan. Tsunami, rain forest, wild animals and race slaughter were the only impression towards this country. Thanks to the writer, I started to learn the chaos and order of Indonesia.
Absolutely amazing! Such a fascinating book! Such wonderful pictures and videos! I finished reading the book (Chinese version) almost at one go when I was supposed to finish my assignment (well, that can wait…) I started the book almost knowing nothing about the country, but now, I am so eager to see the country with my eyes (although I am 100% sure that I get to know the country much better through your book and multimedia than my visiting/traveling there). Now I am more convinced that when you speak the language, you can enter people’s heart and see a completely different world. While there are so many misunderstandings and disinformation about foreign countries, I wish there can be books on each and every country just like Indonesia Etc to introduce us to the diversity of the world.
Many nuances you mentioned in the book or videos are food for thought to me. I only found the slideshow and videos after I finished reading the book, which are superb supplements. What a pity the Chinese version does not include many photos. But on the other hand it also stimulates me to search online for more details such as architectures, marriage institutions. I also wonder why Indonesia is less visible globally when it is such a diverse, lively, interesting, different and populous country. I do agree democracy system you mentioned in TED talk partially contributes to its invisibility in International communities. But coming down to the micro level, as a Chinese student pursuing Master study in Europe, I find fewer Indonesian students compared to Chinese and Indians when Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world. This is also very interesting.
I have to say, Elizabeth, you are my dream! I also speak Hindi. When I traveled in India, Hindi connects me with locals, brings me closer to their life and culture, and consequently, makes me kind of a local too. However, my stay in India was short. I hope one day I can also dive deeper and summarize my Indian experience with a book just like you!
One suggestion, perhaps you can discuss with editors of the Chinese version to have a Chinese version of website which at least contains some slideshows and videos? Reading + Watching make a better understanding.
I read the Chinese version of Indonesia Etc. and enjoying it a lot. I had never been in this country except a short vacation in Bintan. Tsunami, rain forest, wild animals and race slaughter were the only impression towards this country. Thanks to the writer, I started to learn the chaos and order of Indonesia.
Absolutely amazing! Such a fascinating book! Such wonderful pictures and videos! I finished reading the book (Chinese version) almost at one go when I was supposed to finish my assignment (well, that can wait…) I started the book almost knowing nothing about the country, but now, I am so eager to see the country with my eyes (although I am 100% sure that I get to know the country much better through your book and multimedia than my visiting/traveling there). Now I am more convinced that when you speak the language, you can enter people’s heart and see a completely different world. While there are so many misunderstandings and disinformation about foreign countries, I wish there can be books on each and every country just like Indonesia Etc to introduce us to the diversity of the world.
Many nuances you mentioned in the book or videos are food for thought to me. I only found the slideshow and videos after I finished reading the book, which are superb supplements. What a pity the Chinese version does not include many photos. But on the other hand it also stimulates me to search online for more details such as architectures, marriage institutions. I also wonder why Indonesia is less visible globally when it is such a diverse, lively, interesting, different and populous country. I do agree democracy system you mentioned in TED talk partially contributes to its invisibility in International communities. But coming down to the micro level, as a Chinese student pursuing Master study in Europe, I find fewer Indonesian students compared to Chinese and Indians when Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world. This is also very interesting.
I have to say, Elizabeth, you are my dream! I also speak Hindi. When I traveled in India, Hindi connects me with locals, brings me closer to their life and culture, and consequently, makes me kind of a local too. However, my stay in India was short. I hope one day I can also dive deeper and summarize my Indian experience with a book just like you!
One suggestion, perhaps you can discuss with editors of the Chinese version to have a Chinese version of website which at least contains some slideshows and videos? Reading + Watching make a better understanding.