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There is a different view on Jalan Sudirman, Central Jakarta. On the side of Jalan Sudirman near BNI City Station, a giant shoe monument is installed. Deputy Governor of Jakarta, Ahmad Riza Patria said the shoe monument was the result of collaboration with a number of parties; one of which was PT Jakarta Tourisindo (Jaktour). He also said that the monument was built to beautify a corner of Jakarta and introduce local products to the public. He also explained that some big countries in the world have also done the same thing, such as Saudi Arabia, which built a bicycle monument.

The giant shoe monument, which is dominated by white, is placed on an object similar to a blue stage. There were several writings on the giant shoe stage, including "Collaboration for Progress", "a city of collaboration", and "xpresi.sepatucompass.com". There is also a QR code. When scanning,  it contains an open letter to creative industry fighters in Indonesia. The open letter explains that the giant shoe monument in the middle of the capital is a part of the Jakarta Collaboration Festival.

The Acting Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Jakarta Province, Gumilar Ekalaya said that the installation of the shoe monument is displayed at 3 points from 17 to 26 September 2021, namely at BNI City Station, Taman Dukuh Atas, Lapangan Banteng, and Velodrome Square. The construction of this installation is the initiative of creative economy actors. It spent non-budgetary funds of Jakarta. The Jakarta Provincial Government facilitates by providing public spaces that can be utilized by all Jakartans.

Voice of Indonesia presents Let’s Speak Indonesian, a program that introduces the Indonesian vocabulary and guides you to speak in the language. Mari Berbahasa Indonesia or Let’s Speak Indonesian is a joint initiative of Voice of Indonesia and the Language Development Agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture.  Today’s topic is about Layanan Pesan Antar which means Delivery Service. 

Here is the conversation entitled Pesanan Saya Tidak Sesuai which means My Order is Incorrect. Kevin is calling a restaurant. He makes a complaint because his order is incorrect. Let’s read to the conversation.

After reading to the conversation, now I am going to introduce some vocabulary and expressions related to the topic of the day.

In the dialog, you hear Kevin make a complaint by saying Pesanan saya tidak sesuai which means My order is incorrect. To make a complaint, you can use say the word belum which means not yet or use a negation sentence with the word bukan or tidak which means not.

Let’s listen to the other examples of expressions to make a complaint.

Kevin                   : Pesanan saya belum tiba. Lama sekali which means My order has not arrived yet. It takes so long.

Woman      : Maaf, pesanan Bapak sedang diantar which means Sorry, your order is being delivered.

Kevin                   : Makanan ini bukan pesanan saya which means I do not order this food

Woman      : Maaf, Pak. Pesanan Bapak tertukar dengan pelanggan lain which means Sorry, Sir. Your order is exchanged with another customer.

That was “Let’s Speak Indonesian” for today. Hopefully, this edition can be useful for those of you who want to know more about Indonesian language. 

Indonesia's excellent products were promoted at one of the largest malls in South Africa, Sandton City for a week on 14 – 20 September 2021. The Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria in its statement received in Jakarta on Saturday (18/9) stated that  the promotion was carried out by the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) in Johannesburg and supported by the Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria.

The ITPC in Johannesburg and the Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria exhibited the Indonesian products that have entered the South African market, including instant noodles, biscuits, coconut drinks, medicines, beauty and hair care products, tires and motor vehicle accessories, furniture, and several other excellent products. Indonesian Ambassador to South Africa, Salman Al Farisi mentioned that the aim of holding the promotions in stores was to raise the knowledge of South African people about Indonesian products in South Africa.

The Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria also noted that the promotional activities for Indonesian products received positive response from visitors of the Sandton City mall. Some visitors said that they have actually used Indonesian products for a long time, although they have just realized that these products are made in Indonesia.

In addition to showcasing  products that are already in the South African market, Indonesia also promoted products that have not yet entered the South African market, both from food and beverage products,  handicrafts, coffee, and personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks. Besides, ITPC and the Indonesian Embassy also distributed samples for instant noodle and coffee products.

Meanwhile, Head of ITPC Johannesburg, Anggun Paramita Mahdi explained that ITPC expects to be able to attract potential buyers from the promotion at the store, since there are no physical exhibitions held in South Africa, so that potential buyers can immediately see and try Indonesian products. She hopes that the promotion can increase the trade cooperation between Indonesia and South Africa.

Enjoying the cool air from the dense trees and the sound of water falling from a height is one of the things that makes our hearts and souls calm. You can find this in the West Java region, Indonesia. This place is Curug Cimahi. Curug in Sundanese which means waterfall is located on Jalan Kolonel Masturi, Kertawangi Village, Cisarua District, West Bandung Regency, West Java. About 87 meters high, this waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the Bandung area and its surroundings. The name Cimahi comes from the name of the river that flows above it, namely the Cimahi River which originates at Situ Lembang and flows into Cimahi City. This tourism destination is approximately 10 kilometers from Cimahi City towards Lembang or 20 kilometers from Bandung City.

The facilities provided by the management of Curug Cimahi include shelters located on the edge of the path from the gate to the waterfall, parking lots, gates, safety fences, location maps, trails, picnic sites, benches, trash cans, information centers and guard posts, and prayer room and restroom. In addition, there are several stalls selling food and drinks, owned by the local residents which are usually open on busy days, such as weekends and holidays. Access from the entrance gate to the location of Curug Cimahi is quite good. You will go down the stairs for about 15 to 20 minutes with good and well-maintained conditions. The stairs are quite a lot, so you will be quite tired to climb it. However, along the stairs, there are many shelters and rest areas. It is recommended to use comfortable sandals or shoes when visiting this tour.

The entrance ticket to Curug Cimahi is quite affordable. You only pay for a ticket worth Rp 15,000 per person and motorbike parking Rp 2,000 per motorbike. This tourism spot is also known by another name, namely Pelangi or Rainbow Waterfall. To get a cool spot here, you have to climb the cliff at the edge of the stairs. It is quite dangerous. So if you are afraid of heights, it is recommended not to climb this cliff. This tourism spot is also open at night, because there are decorative lights that are colored like a rainbow that lights up behind the waterfall which is quite beautiful to enjoy. That's why, this waterfall is also known as Rainbow Waterfall. This area is appropriate for touring with friends, family members or colleagues. Traveling at Rainbow Waterfall, you have to keep clean and keep doing health protocols so that your vacation is safe and comfortable.