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A song "Kompor Meleduk" which is sung by Benyamin Sueb has lyrics and arrangements that are quite simple. However, the message inside the song is deep enough. The song lyrics composed in 1970 illustrate the problems that exist in the capital city, Jakarta at that time, such as floods and fires. In addition, the end of the song "Kompor Meleduk" calls for listeners to move along in solving the existing problems. "Kompor Meleduk" is one of the most famous songs from Benyamin Sueb. Benyamin Sueb is a multi-talented Betawi artist. He is star film, comedian, and master in music. But who thought that the artistry of Benjamin began as a street singer. Since three years old, Benjamin often sang around his village to help his family’s economy. By singing on the street from one place to another, Benjamin still performed to sing well and danced interestingly. The song lyrics of "Hujan Gerimis" that you’ve just heard sounds like poems. Poem is a speech culture that is closely related to Betawi people and is used for certain occasions, such as tradition of Palang Pintu” at Betawi’s traditional wedding. The song "Hujan Gerimis" advises that we do not need to be sad so long due to love affairs, because marriage will surely come itself. Thanks to his work in the art world, the name of Benyamin Sueb is known as one of the influential Betawi cultural figures. Even though he has gone forever since 1995, the memory of Benjamin Sueb is not easily forgotten. In fact, there are plans to establish the Museum of Benjamin Sueb, which aims to preserve his works and contributions for the development of Betawi culture.

Season is one of the major divisions of the year, which is usually based on a broad climatic form. Because Indonesia is located in the tropical area, it has two seasons, namely rainy and dry seasons. This is one of the lesson materials for elementary school on ecosystem, earth and season, which is taught in Class 6. To facilitate elementary school students to study the subject, the schools provide learning aids needed by their students. Thus, the university students of Teachers Education of Elementary School at Faculty of Education, Yogyakarta State University, PGSD FIP UNY, make learning media in a bid to recognize the season by using ‘Dakosim-Dakon Division of Season’ abbreviated ‘dakon’. Dakon or Congklak game is one of the most ancient cultural heritages. The game will experience different names in other areas. But, that's not a problem as long as the game is playing the same shape. It can only be played by two people by facing each other. Both of them can match by spreading Congklak seeds. Maharani Dwi, Redita Adriyani, Hana Jihan, Ihti Syamudin, Diah Cipto and Nuril Alfi create the Dakosim with the aim that students are able to characterize the environmental conditions in a particular season and create a story about a condition in a certain area independently. Maharani Dwi said that the media, that they created, disseminates information about the theory of two seasons in Indonesia and the differences of four seasons in the northern hemisphere. In addition, Redita Adriyani also said that the theory of the season also provides not only lessons but also impact about the rainy and dry seasons in Indonesia. According to Hana Jihan, Dakosim game is like dakon game in general. Dakosim is used in groups (two groups). One group consists of 5 students and the game is played alternately by members of the group. Each round is played by one member of the group until the game is replaced by one opposing group. If the member stops at the dacon hole that contains "let's learn", the child must take the question card that has been provided. But when the child stops at the dacon hole that reads 'sing and dance', then the child must sing or dance in accordance with the orders of the opposing group. Furthermore, if group members get a question card and are able to answer the question correctly, then the group will get a star. The group is declared as the winner, if the group can collect the largest seeds in the barn and also has the most stars.

The first information is from France, Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Finance Ministry discussed the efficiency of the government’s budget for its representatives abroad. The challenge for the government’s working performance today is heavier in reaching state’s development goals, included for the Indonesian foreign affairs’ staffs in implementing basic tasks and functions, as well as increasing Indonesia’s image in the world. The condition should be supported by administration and finance management which is strong effective and efficient. This was emphasized by Secretary General of the Indonesian Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mayerfas, in a discussion with the Indonesian Foreign Affairs and Finance Ministry in the Indonesian Embassy in France on April 23, 2018 on Monday. Ambassador Mayerfas said related to the finance, there are still many process which are still inefficient, such as long process of large transfer or fee. Director General of Treasuryalso conveyed the important role of an efficient financial system,so the utilization of budget can take place smoothly in accordance with the plan.

Premium quality furniture of 27 Indonesian designers exhibit on the biggest furniture and interior design exhibition in the world, Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Milan, April 17-22. The designers were selected through strictopen call process by Creative Economic Foundation to exhibit various kinds of their designs on the prestige event. Indonesia’s pavilion at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2018 was flocked by businessmen who were interested in the wood and rattan products. Head of Creative Economic Foundation, Triawan Munaf, was proud of Indonesian furnitures which are more recognized by the world. The big demand on the products which were exhibited is hoped boosting Indonesian designersplace in global furniture industry.

One of Indonesia’s mainstay products, coffee was promoted by Indonesian embassy in Tashkent. After participating in an exhibition in Uzbekistan on early April, the Indonesian Embassy in Tashkent promoted coffee in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (17-19/4). The Indonesian Embassy in Tashkent invited one of coffee and snack producers in promoting Indonesian food and beverage products on the exhibition. Various kinds of the products which were displayed such as instant coffee, biscuits, chocolate and also coffee candy, attracted the visitors to see and to taste the products. The Indonesian embassy also utilized the event to promote Indonesian cultures and tourist destinations. Kyrgyzstan Food Expo was the biggest exhibition in Kyrgyzstan. This year, the exhibition was visited by more than 3500 visitors and patricipated in by 40 exhibitors from 8 countries, amon others Russia, Belarus, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Germany, China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Indonesia’s participation in the exhibition was one of the efforts to find new market for Indonesian coffee products.

Handicraft products of Indonesian people successfully performed at the international exhibition of Salone del Mobile Milano 2018 in Italy. Director General of Small and Medium Industry Gati Wibawaningsih said in Jakarta on Sunday (22/4) that the handicraft products are from Bali Creative Industry Center -BCIC, one of the innovation centers under the Directorate General of Small and Medium Industry, the Ministry of Industry. Since 2015, BCIC became a gathering place for entrepreneurs and creative incubators in the fields of fashion, craft, and animation. Gati Wibawaningsih explained, through BCIC, the Ministry focuses on encouraging the creation of new industry entrepreneurs and increase additional value of local products in order to compete in the global market. The programs are among others Design Lab, Creative Camp, Creative Business Incubator, Indonesian Fashion and Craft Award, training, and exhibition. The international design and furniture exhibition of Salone del Mobile Milano 2018 was held from April 17 to 22. There were 2,000 participants from various countries around the world presented contemporary products innovation that combined elements of design, technology, flexibility, and sustainability. In the exhibition, Indonesia has one pavilion called "IDentities", located at Hall 14 stand F30. The Indonesian pavilion performed the work of 27 Indonesian designers. Gati Wibawaningsih also said, that actually many Indonesian handicraft products are worthy to be displayed in the international design, because of high quality and high competitiveness. Two excellent products of Bali Creative Industry Center representing Indonesia, namely "Cengkeh" lamp products by Genie Anggita, inspired from the heyday of Indonesian spices in the International trade in the past. The products are produced in collaboration with the craftsmen at Sentra Tembaga Tumang, Boyolali, Central Java. Genie Anggita said her office was trying to introduce Indonesian wealth in their products, using local materials, such as rattan and bamboo, done by local craftsmen. She added that there are also introduced the values of culture, history, and Indonesian folklore through her handicraft products. The next product is Taratan, a rattan lamp designed by Ilhamia Nuantika in collaboration with rattan craftsmen from East Java. Taratan is inspired by the Madurese cultural philosophy and uses the character of rattan to play the light impression.