applied concept, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika
@Vicentbayu (81)
Indonesia
September 21, 2020 12:00am CST
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, is the motto of the Indonesian nation. This slogan comes from the Sanskrit language which means different but still one.
For some citizens of the nation, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is only a concept, but for me who works in almost all corners of the archipelago. This motto can be seen and applied everywhere I visit.
The uniqueness of the Samin residents is Blora's sedulur sikep. Minang Culture, Padang. The exoticism of the customs of Biak, Papua or the beauty of Manado girls. All of these regions have different customs and cultures but they can accept me who comes from Java without any problems. The diversity in unity is wonderful.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
21 Sep 20
But what does this mean. You have not mentioned this
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
21 Sep 20
@Vicentbayu but what does that mean.
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@Vicentbayu (81)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 20
@amitkokiladitya diversity in unity. The founders of our nation really understood the many cultures in Indonesia but still supported each other between the cultural differences. So differences are not for power but to complement each other.
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@piyushbhatia1 (11695)
• India
21 Sep 20
Looks like other people respect sanskrit more than people here
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@Vicentbayu (81)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 20
also don't know much about the Sanskrit language, Indian culture is really influential in Indonesian civilization.
@piyushbhatia1 (11695)
• India
21 Sep 20
@Vicentbayu yes. I saw depiction of Hindu folklore in dramas
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@Vicentbayu (81)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 20
@piyushbhatia1 Maybe you mean Javanese wayang. In wayang there are also stories of mahabharata and ramayana, of course with acculturation of native Javanese culture. For example, with the addition of punakawan figures (semar, gareng, petruk, bagong) that do not exist in India, or the addition of places in Java in the story.
@Vicentbayu (81)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 20
of course you know this. We are proud of that motto, hopefully our country will be better in every way.
@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
21 Sep 20
I like this slogan. It giving good meaning lol.
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@Vicentbayu (81)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 20
hopefully it is not just a slogan, it must be made into a culture of life.
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@Vicentbayu (81)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 20
You're welcome. Did you know that southern Philippines (Mindanao Island and its surroundings) was once part of the Majapahit kingdom? And until now Tagalog has many similarities with Javanese. All these equations come from Sanskrit, India.
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
21 Sep 20
@Vicentbayu i didn't know that. Thanks :)
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
21 Sep 20
Yes the motto is very good and it brings the citizens of all nations together as one
