Postcard from Indonesia!

Rice Harvest in Central Java. This is an official Postcrossing card, ID-188543. Thanks Sugar!

Postcard from Indonesia!

Total Solar Eclipse Indonesia, March 9, 2016. Matching stamps. Thanks Shinta!

Postcard from Indonesia!

Welcome Monument, Jakarta. This is an official Postcrossing Card, ID-168588. Thanks Iwan! 

Cover, Postcard, & Souvenir Magnet from Indonesia!

Ulun Danu Temple, Bali. Basakih Temple, Bali. Thanks Agnes! 

Cover & Currency from Indonesia!

Cover with 2000 rupee note. Thanks Oly! 

Postcard from the Netherlands!

Jacobus de Meerdere Church. This is an official Postcrossing card, NL-2927828. Thanks Lena! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a great postcard from Indonesia! The postcard shows Pura Taman Ayun in Bali, one of thousands of temples on the island. The island is sometimes called the island of Gods since it has about 20,000 puras or temples. The capital of Bali is Denpasar and the province has a population of over 4,000,000 people. It is a very popular tourist destination. Thanks Agnes! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a nice postcard from Indonesia! The postcard shows a group of Balinese dancers performing Kecak, also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant. Primarily performed by men, it consists of about 150 performers in a circle. It was developed in the 1930s and it depicts a battle from the Ramayana. Thanks Agnes! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a cool postcard from Indonesia! The postcard is an official advertising postcard issued by the country's travel department. It shows an Indonesian man and woman in traditional attire. The card is advertising Jakarta, the country's capital city. With a population of nearly ten million people, the city is one of the most populous in the world and Indonesia's largest. Thanks Wulandani! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a cool postcard from Indonesia! The postcard shows an illustrated map of Indonesia's part in the Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire is an area surrounding the Pacific Ocean that is characterized by a high number of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. It hosts about 75% of all active volcanoes and is also home to 90% of all earthquakes in the world. It occurs as a result of plate tectonics, which is very active in the area. Thanks Jennifer! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a nice postcard from Indonesia! The postcard shows a street view of the memorial of the 2002 Bali bombings. It is located on the site of the pub that was destroyed during the attack. It has a marble plaque bearing the names of those who died in the attack and the flags of all their nations are also flown. It was dedicated on the second anniversary of the attacks. Thanks Linna! 

Postcrossing Meet-Up Card from Indonesia!

Today I got an awesome Postcrossing Meet-Up card from Indonesia! The postcard was sent from the Jakarta meet-up, which was held on March 3, 2014. The specially designed card features an illustration of the city, its culture, a mailbox, and the country's flag. We can also see the unique matching stamp made for the event. Jakarta is Indonesia's capital city and has a population of about 10,000,000 people. Thanks Jennifer! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a nice postcard from Indonesia! The postcard shows three women performing a traditional dance called the peacock dance. Originally from the 1950's and 1960's, it is a type of dance common in Java. The costumes are distinctive because of their color and design, which are supposed to emulate the peacock's feathers. It is a very jovial and positive dance and is often used to welcome guests. Thanks Zwesty! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a nice postcard from Indonesia! The postcard features an expansive view of Mount Batur and Lake Batur. They are located in Bali. The area is dotted with a number of small agricultural villages but it is also slowly becoming a tourist destination. The lake is the largest crater lake in Indonesia and has many fish. The volcano last erupted in the year 2000. Great stamps celebrating the Year of the Horse were used! Thanks Nanda! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a nice postcard from Indonesia! The postcard shows natives from East Nusa Tenggara. East Nusa Tenggara is a province located in the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. The province is comprised of 566 islands and is home to many ethnic groups, the largest of which are the Atoni or Dawan. Nice stamps featuring United Nations peacekeepers were used! Thanks Zwestyr! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got an interesting postcard from Indonesia! The card features the traditional Tongkonan houses in Tana Toraja in Celebes Island. Tongkonan houses are the traditional ancestral homes of the Torajan people. They are built with distinctive boat-shaped roofs and are typically built on piles. Those belonging to the nobility live in these houses while commoners live in smaller houses. Thanks Jennifer! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a nice card from Indonesia! The card shows a view of the Grand Mosque of Semarang, also known as the Great Mosque of Central Java (Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah). It was established in 2006 and occupies 10 hectares. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and its 6 distinctive folded umbrellas in the courtyard can be opened in order to protect worshippers when needed. Thanks Natascha! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a great card from Indonesia! The card shows a Javanese lady decorating colorful paper umbrellas. She is wearing the traditional dress sarung and kebaya. Used were some great sports stamps and a traditional music stamp. Thanks Shinta! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a nice card from Indonesia! The card shows the Sunda Kelapa Traditional Harbour in North Jakarta, Indonesia. This used to be the main port during the height of the Pajajoran Kingdom, which was a Hindu Kingdom that flourished from around 600 to 1579. Thanks so much Nisa! 

Postcard from Indonesia!

Today I got a beautiful card from Indonesia! The card shows a scene of a lady crafting colorful umbrellas. Used was a nice bird stamp from 2012. Thanks so much Shinta!