Foreign Customs Series -- Indonesia

Author: Wu Wenxia
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Publish Date: 2004-03-15
Features: Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic nation, renowned as the "Thousand Islands Country." Countless islands' writers have described it as a "string of emeralds strung along the equator." It not only boasts picturesque tropical landscapes but is also famous worldwide for its ancient relics, such as the Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple, which were among the first to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, as well as its diverse folk customs. The unique clothing and architecture, distinctive weddings and funeral traditions, and time-honored shadow puppetry, beautiful Legong dancers, exquisite carvings, and folk handicrafts all leave visitors spellbound. The two authors have spent decades researching Indonesian language, culture, and national conditions, and have worked in Indonesia for many years. The book is not only rich in content and credible but also features dozens of vividly selected photographs. If you plan to work, study, or travel in Indonesia, this book will provide you with the best assistance.