𝐼𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐻𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠 - 𝑇𝑤𝑜 𝑔𝑖𝑟𝑙𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑

Indonesia, the breathtaking archipelago with its thousands of islands, is not only characterized by its scenic beauty, but also by an impressive diversity of cultures, religions and languages. In this blog post, we want to take a look at this rich palette and also look at the challenges faced by indigenous languages such as Javanese, Sasak and many more. Cultural diversity Indonesia is a melting pot of cultures that exist in harmony with each other. From the Balinese and Javanese to the Bataks and Sasaks, there is a wealth of unique traditions, customs and art forms that reflect the diversity of the country. Religious tolerance In a country where Islam is the predominant religion, Indonesia also displays remarkable religious diversity. Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and followers of traditional faiths share space and celebrate their festivals and ceremonies, demonstrating a harmonious coexistence. Linguistic diversity and its threat Indonesia is home to more than 700 languages and diale...

 A few weeks after our arrival, we were warmly invited to participate in a regular meeting. The “Stammtisch” is a popular meeting place for people with a German background or those who have spent a long time in Germany. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the food was provided free of charge. You only had to pay for the drinks. However, these were not necessarily cheap, as we were in a very classy hotel.    Live music was played during the evening, and there was plenty of opportunity to network with new people. On one of these evenings, we were given a tip for an exciting Sumatran jungle tour. We met a group of people our age and exchanged experiences about Jakarta. It was nice to hear that it wasn't just us. Many had similar impressions of Jakarta and Indonesia.   The German Stammtisch takes place every Wednesday, and you can leave a donation at the end of the evening. After all, all the costs have to be covered. But don't worry, the money go...