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Pancasila Sanctity Day: The Spirit that Drives Us Forward 🇮🇩 On this special day, we honor the values that unite us as one Indonesia—justice, unity, and diversity. Let's move forward together, guided by Pancasila's principles that make us strong and resilient! 💪 #Pancasila #KesaktianPancasila #LifeAtSALT #SALTIndonesia #SALTid #DigitalTransformationConsultant

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒂 𝑫𝒂𝒚: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒂 Every June 1st, Indonesia commemorates Pancasila Day, a significant event that honors the birth of the nation's foundational philosophical theory. Pancasila, derived from two Sanskrit words, "Panca" meaning five, and "Sila" meaning principles, embodies the core values that guide the Indonesian people and government. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Pancasila Day is a time for reflection on the principles that have shaped Indonesia's national identity and governance. These principles promote religious tolerance, human rights, national unity, democratic decision-making, and social justice, ensuring the dignity and equality of every citizen. They celebrate the diverse cultures, languages, and traditions within the archipelago, strengthening the nation's unity and solidarity. The day serves as a reminder of Indonesia's commitment to maintaining a harmonious, just, and united society. Various activities, including educational programs, cultural performances, and community discussions, are held to reinforce the importance of Pancasila in everyday life. As we celebrate Pancasila Day, let us renew our dedication to these guiding principles and work together towards a brighter, more inclusive future for Indonesia. #PancasilaDay #UnityInDiversity #IndonesianValues #NationalHarmony #TheRollingPaperCompany

The national ideology of Indonesia, Pancasila, was formulated by the first Indonesian President Soekarno on June 1, 1945. Pancasila derived from Sanskrit expression meaning “five pillars.” The Five Principles transcribed as Indonesia’s state philosophy are monotheism, humanity, democracy, social prosperity, and social justice. We wish our Indonesian friends a meaningful commemoration of Pancasila Day. #ASEANNationalDay

Yesterday, I had an interesting conversation with my husband about the nuances of the word "indigenous" when discussing working with communities in the Indonesian context. I recently learned that our government has hesitated to ratify agreements related to indigenous communities, namely the United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP), and there is a historical and cultural reason behind this. In Indonesia, the term indigenous carries a different connotation. Internationally, it often refers to native populations in areas colonized by settlers. However, in the Indonesian context, this term does not align neatly because the Indonesian nation as a whole does not position itself as having colonized its own communities. The idea of indigenous implies a settler-colonizer relationship, which does not reflect Indonesia's historical and social realities. Instead, it is more relevant in Indonesia to use terms like local community or, even more appropriately, “masyarakat adat”. The term “adat” refers to traditional customs and ways of life, emphasizing the unique cultural heritage of specific communities. This perspective acknowledges their traditional practices without implying a colonial hierarchy. Interestingly, this terminology is actively being promoted by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, advocating for the use of “masyarakat adat” to reflect a culturally and historically accurate understanding of community identity in Indonesia. This distinction is vital in ensuring that our language respects the diversity of communities while avoiding narratives that misrepresent their history. It also aligns with ongoing efforts to recognize and protect the rights of “masyarakat adat” within Indonesia. #IndigenousRights #MasyarakatAdat #CulturalHeritage #CommunityEmpowerment #Indonesia #AdatTraditions #SustainableDevelopment #CulturalIdentity #CommunityConservation #SocialLearning

We are grateful and celebrate the success of our heroes' struggle for Indonesia's independence, which allows us to learn and play today in a more peaceful and conducive environment. We apologize for the delay in uploading this video, which is a competition in commemoration of Indonesia's Independence Day. #SekolahCitraBerkatSurabaya #SekolahCitraKasih #SekolahCiputraKasih #Gabungsckscb #YayasanCitraBerkat #CiputraPendidikan

What’s Selamat Hari #Pancasila? Imagine Pancasila as #Indonesia’s core principles. It’s a list of five principles that groove together, shaping the nation’s identity. Think of it like a flavorful nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice) with five essential ingredients. Each principle adds its unique spice. The Five Silas (Principles): 1. Ketuhanan yang Maha Esa (Belief in the one and only God): Imagine a big umbrella that encompass everyone—whether you pray in a mosque, chruch, or temple. 2. Kemanusiaan yang Adil dan Beradab (Just and civilized humanity): Picture a giant handshake. We treat each other fairly, like friends sharing a plate of satay. 3. Persatuan Indonesia (The unity of Indonesia): It’s like a massive group hug across 17,000+ islands. We’re all in this together, from Sumatra to Papua. 4. Kerakyatan yang Dipimpin oleh Hikmat Kebijaksanaan dalam Permusyawaratan/Perwakilan (Democracy guided by wisdom and consensus): Imagine a lively debate club where everyone gets a say. Decision-making is a team sport. 5. Keadilan Sosial bagi Seluruh Rakyat Indonesia (Social justice for all the people of Indonesia): Think of it as a buffet—everyone gets a fair share, whether you’re a farmer, artist, or tech wizard.

Unfortunately, hate speech, discrimination, and intolerant acts towards others using 'religious interpretation' as justification are still happening, including in Indonesia nowadays. Recently, the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) or Indonesian Ulama Council declared that it is sinful for Muslims to say interfaith greetings and holiday wishes. The disbandment of several worship activities also occurred, such as the ones in Gresik and South Tangerang. These series of intolerant actions are the reason why the role of youth, in particular, is essential to re-promote peace and tolerance values in societies. To discuss more about this, I would like to share my thoughts through the listed related podcasts and webinars below and hope that this very simple action could contribute to a more inclusive and peaceful society. 1. Peran Orang Muda Mempromosikan Toleransi dan Kerukunan di Indonesia (https://lnkd.in/gude2mgF) (https://lnkd.in/gpY6KVRP) 2. Orang Muda dan Politisasi Identitas (https://lnkd.in/gq4PWv5T) 3. Dominasi pemilih muda, politisasi identitas masih laku ga? (https://lnkd.in/gWiHk_db) 4. Menuju Kerukunan Umat Beragama yang Inklusif (https://lnkd.in/gWttY3ps)

best quote this week to describe current Indonesia politic situation. #IndonesiaQuote

The term 'memoria passionis' is Latin words for 'memory of suffering' in English. The concept was coined by German theologian Johan Baptist Metz, a diocesan priest from the Diocese of Muenster, Germany, to encapsulate the power of collective memory of survivors of structural oppression to change their future. I borrowed this concept first time in 1999 to make sense of a historic event of 100 Papuan representatives in meeting with then Indonesian President B.J. Habibie and his cabinet on 26 February 1999 in the presidential palace in Jakarta. During this meeting, right after the Indonesia's reformasi, Tom Beanal addressed the President by saying, "We, Papuans, have had enough with Indonesia and we want to leave". Since then the term became vernacular in the Papuan discourse and has also become the title of series of human rights reports produced by the Office for Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation of the Franciscans in Papua. The series has reached #42 this year and continues to flourish. So please join us those who are in Jakarta tomorrow. #memoriapassionis #Papua #westpapua #humanrights #papuanpolitics

Talk about the history of Phinisi in lengthy detail about how it came about in Indonesia. It was a great honour to be introduce to Pak Junaidi, Kepala Dinas Perhubungan Provinsi Kepri, Indonesia.🇮🇩