It is the Real Indonesian’s Culture

By: Khoirul Rohman

INDONESIA, my beloved country is consisted of thousands beautiful islands, vary perspectives of citizens, delicious foods to eat, wonderful views to enjoy, and many others attractive things to see. Among them all, there is this one most exciting culture that already existed in this country from many years ago until now. That culture is known by the name of “NONGKRONG” which literally means sitting around and doing absolutely nothing. In other words, it actually has a meaning of hanging out with friends to talk about anything in a particular place with a feeling of “anyone can join without any fear”. Anyone can join when people do this Nongkrong. People across Indonesia should experience the same feeling when they do Nongkrong. They feel the unity, the equality among people, the feeling without any conflict, and the mutual feeling of peace.

What Indonesian does when they do Nongkrong?  Simple thing they have when they do Nongkrong is drinking a cup of coffee or tea with some snacks. During that time they talk about anything: their life or a little joke after they have a hard day in their office that eventually will become an amusing entertainment. This becomes a cheap tourism for people who need entertainment to refresh their mind. Their mind will be refreshed by the laughter and the relaxing atmosphere among their friends.

Inside those simple things during “NONGKRONG”, there is a deeper meaning behind this activity. It is the exchange, the sharing and gaining of knowledge. Here is the rule, “NONGKRONG” involves at least 2 until 4 people. Each person will bring a piece of information that they have got from their life and experience. They will share the information from one to another. Thus, the knowledge of each person will eventually be increased because of this activity of “NONGKRONG”.

People will think about the difference between “NONGKRONG” that Indonesian have and the hanging-out that other countries have. The big difference between them is the feeling of the participant of the activity. People do hang-out because they want to have something to eat or just to meet their friends. In contrary with this, Indonesian, when they are doing “NONGKRONG”, usually feel the dominant feeling of a closer relationship with people around them, which lead to a deeper unity. They usually laugh without fear and border. They are not thinking who they are laughing with. But they are thinking what a great things they will get from the “NONGKRONG”.

                 From this culture, Indonesian’s heroes like Ir. Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta started to bring Indonesia to its independence day in the past. They had “NONGKRONG” to discuss about this celebration. This is the evidence that this culture had already existed long time ago in Indonesia. From this we learnt that people can actually use “NONGKRONG” to create a great change. It is clearly seen from what Indonesian heroes has started years ago. This is due to the culture of “NONGKRONG”  that gives a greater power of unity inside. People in the past had also used “NONGKRONG”  to create other cultures in Indonesia that are famous worldwide such as Tari Pendet from Bali, Reog Ponorogo from Ponorogo, and Batik Tulis.

                From that example, the youth nowadays can use the Indonesia’s own style of hanging-out and the power of a good unity among them to bring world into peace. They can bring more peace when they have “NONGKRONG” and bring more equality among them. They can be the ones who spread the culture of “NONGKRONG” worldwide so that everyone can have the luxury of laughing without fear.

                What I am proud of Indonesian culture is not only the culture of “NONGKRONG”, but also the culture of Indonesian to have a good relationship with anyone inside and outside of this country, that can be seen from the culture of “NONGKRONG”. This culture should be continued by the young people of every single part of this world to have a more peaceful world of living. I am proud of Indonesia; I am proud of the smile of Indonesia.

IT IS MY FIRST TIME

IPA (Indonesia Petroleum Association)

It is my first time

Pagi hari yang dingin ku mulai hari untuk mandi di dinginnya es air kamar mandi ku. Hari ini adalah tanggal 24 mei 2012 yaitu hari aku pergi ke Indonesia Petroleum Association yang pertama kalinya. Setelah selesai aku bersiap-siap dan makan, aku bersama beberapa temanku yang berjumlah 38 anak menunggu kedua PIC atau guru yang akan menemani kami menuju Balai Sidang Jakarta untuk menghadiri undangan salah satu perusahaan besar petroleum yang berada di Indonesia yaitu adalah Exxon Mobile. Yang kebetulan sebagai sponsor dari ekolahanku sekarang. Setelah beberapa lama kami menunggu kedua guru yang akan menemani kami pun dating. Setelah itu kami berangkat meninggalkan sekolah pada pukul 06.00 WIB dari sekolah kami dengan bus yang telah di sewa. Diperjalanan yang sangat menyenangkan itu kami bisa melihat kehidupan kota-kota besar sekali lagi seperi Bogor dan Jakarta sekali lagi. Setelah sampai kami menunggu para pemasok jajan yang telah dihubungi untuk penyediaan cemilan pertama kami. Dan datanglah salah satu guru dari sekolah kami yang telah lebih dulu berangkat bersama kedua teman kami kemarin. Dan ada juga kak Ren yang menolong kami memberikan ID Card yang dibuat tiket masuk ke Baalai Sidang Jakarta. Disana sangat banyak ilmu yang bisa dipetik tentang petroleum  yang dimiliki di Indonesia ini. Beberapa souvenir yang kami dapatkan sangat bermanfaat bagi saya dan teman-teman. Disana kami juga bisa bertemu dengan orang-orang hebat, seperti  bapak- ibu dari Exxon yang sangat membantu kami disana. setelah kami selesai  berkunjung dan memetik semua yang bisa kami pelajari darri sana kami pulang kembali kesekolah dengan riang dan bahagia dengan apa yang kami dapatkan. TERIMAKASIH YA ALLAH SWT, akan adanya hari ini untuk kami.

Explorations history in Indonesia

Exploration for oil in Indonesia dates back to 1871, with the first commercial production beginning in 1885, although most of its natural resources remained untapped until Indonesia gained its independence and became a Republic in 1945. In the first half of the 20th century, three groups of merged companies under foreign ownership dominated exploration and production: Shell/BPM, STANVAC, and Caltex. With independence following WWII, the oil, oil fields, refineries and supplies seized by the Japanese invasion force were returned to the Indonesian Government, and the new era of Indonesian energy exploration and production began. The State Constitution of 1945 decreed that "All of Indonesia's land, water and natural resources are controlled by the State and will be utilized for the greatest benefit and welfare of its people", and oil and gas have played an instrumental role in Indonesia's economic development, with energy companies, both foreign and domestic, working in partnership with state bodies to find and produce oil, gas and geothermal energy. In the Asia Pacific region, Indonesian oil production is second only to China, and its gas production is second to none.

                                                              Bogor, 24 mei 2012

Now I am joining competition in writing article in blog that held by Gerakan Indonesia Berkibar. Wish I can do the best for this event. Glad to be the 15 Favorited writing for Sampoerna Academy Indonesia regional. 

                                                                                                              Bogor, 04 oktober 2012

Karate (BKC) Sampoerna Academy

Karate is not a game of points, weight classes or showy demonstrations. It is a martial art and way of life that trains a practitioner to be peaceful; but if conflict is unavoidable, true karate dictates taking down an opponent with a single blow. Such an action requires strength, speed, focus, control. But these physical aspects are only part of the practice; they are just the vehicle, not the journey itself. True karate is based on Bushido. In true karate, the body, mind and spirit—the whole person—must be developed simultaneously. Through kihon, kumite and kata we learn to control our movements. But more importantly, we learn to give up control too. We can perform the techniques without thinking about them, and remain focused without having to concentrate on any one thing. In essence, the body remembers how to move and the mind remembers how to be still. This harmonious unity of mind and body is intensely powerful. Even the greatest physical strength and skills are no match for the power of wholeness.

Karate members consist of Sensei (great teacher), Senpai (coach) and Kohai (students). BKC (Bandung Karate Club) Sampoerna Academy is created by students and used by students.The club consists of about 31 people; Khoirul, Fachri, Thalia, Febry, Dwi, Estri, Reni, Rere, Astrid, Ulya, Febriani, Dewi, Aan, Elia, Azmi, Rio, Ari, Lusi, Cici, Rani, Riri, Nisa , Yuni, Dhaniar, Okki, Ismi, Noviah, Deby, Ririn, Sharah and Mukhsin. BKC Sampoerna Academy members have a common character, such as obedience to the leader, energetic and brave to try new and challenging things.

BKC Sampoerna Academy arguably has many accomplishments stands about 9 months. The club has followed the various championships and then won it. The first at the Invitasi Kabupaten Bogor Bupati Cup 2011 (October 1, 2011), BKC Sampoerna Academy acquired Juara Umum II Kadet; Juara I Kumite Kadet Putra, Juara II Kumite Kadet Putri, Juara III Kata Beregu Kadet Putri and Juara III Kata Beregu Kadet Putra. In the next championship, Seleksi Atlet Daerah Bogor (October 8, 2011), this club got Juara I Kata Perorangan Kadet Putra, Juara I Kumite Kadet Putra, Juara I Kumite Kadet Putri and Juara II Kumite Kadet Putra. The last one was on March 29 and 30, 2012 in Popkab Bogor which was held by Forki, Sampoerna Academy got surprised again because BKC produced Juara III Kumite SMA Putri.

Karate (BKC) Sampoerna Academy

Karate bukan permainan poin, kelas berat atau demonstrasi mencolok tapi seni bela diri dan cara hidup yang melatih seorang praktisi secara damai; kecuali jika karate ada di dalam posisi yang sebenarnya, yaitu ketika terdapat konflik, karate adalah melawan hanya dengan satu kali pukulan. Tindakan seperti itu membutuhkan kekuatan, kecepatan, fokus, kontrol. Tetapi aspek-aspek fisik hanya bagian dari latihan, mereka hanya kendaraan, bukan perjalanan itu sendiri. Karate sejati berdasarkan Bushido. Dalam karate benar, tubuh, pikiran dan semangat harus dikembangkan secara bersamaan. Melalui kihon, kumite dan kata kita belajar untuk mengontrol gerakan kita. Kita bisa mempraktikan teknik tanpa berpikir tentang lawan, dan tetap fokus tanpa harus untuk berkonsentrasi pada satu hal. Pada dasarnya, tubuh ingat bagaimana tugasnya untuk bergerak dan pikiran mengingat bagaimana untuk kembali diam. Semua ini adalah kesatuan harmonis dari pikiran dan tubuh adalah sangat kuat. Bahkan kekuatan fisik terbesar dan keterampilan tidak cocok untuk kekuatan keutuhan.

                Anggota karate terdiri atas Sensei (guru besar), Senpai (pelatih) dan Kohai (siswanya). BKC (Bandung Karate Club) Sampoerna Academy dibuat oleh siswa dan dilaksanakan oleh siswa. Klub ini beranggotakan sekitar 31 orang; Khoirul, Fachri, Thalia, Febry, Dwi, Estri, Reni, Rere, Astrid, Ulya, Febriani, Dewi, Aan, Elia, Azmi, Rio, Ari, Lusi, Cici, Rani, Riri, Nisa, Yuni, Dhaniar, Okki, Ismi, Noviah, Deby, Ririn, Sharah dan Mukhsin. Anggota BKC Sampoerna Academy memiliki kesamaan karakter, diantaranya patuh pada pemimpin, cekatan dan berani mencoba dan menantang hal yang baru.

                Karate BKC Sampoerna Academy bisa dibilang memiliki banyak prestasi sekitar 9 bulan ini berdiri. Klub ini mengikuti bermacam-macam kejuaraan dan memenangkannya. Pada Invitasi Kabupaten Bogor Bupati Cup 2011 (1 Oktober 2011) lalu, BKC Sampoerna Academy memperoleh Juara Umum II Kadet; Juara I Kumite Kadet Putra, Juara II Kumite Kadet Putri, Juara III Kata Beregu Kadet Putri dan Juara III Kata Beregu Kadet Putra. Pada kejuaraan selanjutnya, Seleksi Atlet Daerah Bogor (8 Oktober 2011), klub ini mendapatkan Juara I Kata Perorangan Kadet Putra, Juara I Kumite Kadet Putra, Juara I Kumite Kadet Putri dan Juara II Kumite Kadet Putra. Yang terakhir adalah pada tanggal 29 dan 30 Maret 2012 lalu pada Popkab Bogor 2012 yang diadakan oleh Forki, Sampoerna Academy dikejutkan lagi karena BKC menghasilkan Juara III Kumite SMA Putri.

                                                                                                        Bogor, 04 oktober 2012