2013
AIESEC Universitas Sriwijaya Reception Booklet
Welcome to Palembang!
HP [Type the company name] 1/1/2013
Dear trainee,
Welcome to AIESEC Local Committe University of Sriwijaya. Congratulation and thank you for choosing internship in our local committee. We are glad that you are interested in Indonesia, especially in Palembang, South Sumatra. As soon as you land in Palembang, your time will be filled with a lot of fun, exciting, and unforgettable experiences. We present this reception booklet to give you all necessary information that will help you during your stay here. With this booklet we would like you to get to know our place and its culture and fall in love with it. We hope that this booklet will make every single day of your internship easier. Enjoy it and see you soon!
Incoming Exchange Corporate Department 2012/2013 AIESEC University of Sriwijaya Palembang, Indonesia
AIESEC in INDONESIA AIESEC Indonesia has been more than 25 years continuously developing youth in Indonesia to become future leaders who socially responsible. AIESEC Indonesia was established in 1984, and until now already expanded its membership to 6 cities and 11 universities accross Indonesia, which are:
Local Committee Universitas Andalas, Padang
Local Committee Bandung (UNPAD, ITB, UNPAR)
Local Committee Surabaya (UBAYA, UNAIR)
Local Committee Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang
Local Committee Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta
Expansion Initiative Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang
etc.
AIESEC in University of Sriwijaya Since we expanded on September 2nd 2012, AIESEC UNSRI through so many struggles, obstacles, and try to develop its self day by day and now this organization become stronger and lead by passionate youth. AIESEC UNSRI has --- departments that contribute to progress of AIESEC UNSRI, the young people who lead department calls Vice President and who lead running of AIESEC EI UNSRI is President, all of them calls as Executive Board, for each department has managers that help Vice President to do practical things call as Management Board. Day by day, the time was running so fast and without realizing that we have been through all the mission to be an AIESEC Expansion Initiative currently. That is because of one reason: As young people, we want to make a big impact for this organization and society passionately. AIESEC in Sriwijaya University has two campus are: 1. Inderalaya, it is located in Inderalaya-Palembang area. 2. Bukit Besar, it is located near from central of Palembang in Bukit Besar area.
Executive Board AIESEC Universitas Sriwijaya Local Committee President:
Ririn Salfida
Vice President of Incoming Exchange:
Putri Mutiara Indah
Vice President of Outgoing Exchange:
Medi Ardiansyah
Vice President of Talent Management:
M Akbar Mandira
Vice President of Communication:
Dea Shinta Wulandari
Vice President of Finance
Yanggi Pratama
INDONESIA
Form
REPUBLIC
Garuda Pancasila The Coat Of Arm :
Capital City :
Jakarta
Flag :
Area :
Population :
1,904,443 sq km (735,310 sq mil) Indonesia’s population is around 230 million which comprises to 250-300 ethnic groups Religious freedom is stipulated in the Indonesian constitution,
but
the
government
officially
recognizes only six religions: Islam, Protestantism, Religion :
Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Although it is not an Islamic state, Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslimmajority nation.
Official Language : Other language : Motto :
Bahasa Indonesia every ethnic groups have their own language and dialect Bhineka Tunggal Ika (Old Javanese)
Curency and Money 1 euro = Rp 12000 ; 1USD = Rp 9500
Imigration Imigration authorities provide Free Tourist Visas for a period of 30 days to nationals from 12 countries only on the basis of reciprocity. These countries are Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, The Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Chile, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam, and Ecuador. Moreover, Visa on Arrival has been given to nationals from 63 countries. These are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Czech, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos PDR, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maldives,
Malta, Mexico, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Republic
of
Zealand, Norway, Panama, People’s
China, Poland, Portugal, Oman, Qatar, Rumania, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, USA. Visa on Arrival is valid for 30 days and maybe extended under the permission of Indonesian Immigration with the conditions as follows: natural disaster occurs in the place visited by the tourists; the traveler is taken ill or meets with an accident during their visit. Other nationals must apply for visa at Indonesian Embassies or Consulates in their home country. In addition, the visa can not be replaced with any other forms of immigration letters. Entry ports where Visa on Arrival may be issued are the Soekarno- Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali, Polonia Airport in Medan, Sultan Syarif Kasim Airport in Pekanbaru, Minangkabau Airport in Padang, Juanda Airport in Surabaya, and Sam Ratulangi Airport in Manado.
Climate Because of Indonesia’s location near the equator and its island geography, the climate along coastal areas is hot and humid year-round. The average daily temperature is 21° to 33°C (69° to 92°F) and varies little from winter to summer. Temperatures in upland areas tend to be cooler. Indonesia has two monsoon seasons: a wet season from November to March and a dry season from June to October. Between monsoons, the weather is more moderate. The northern parts of the country have only slight differences in precipitation during the wet and dry seasons. Average rainfall in the lowlands varies from 1,780 to 3,175 mm (70 to 125 in) per year, and in some mountain regions rainfall reaches 6,100 mm (240 in) per year. The regions with the highest rainfall include the mountainous western coast of Sumatra and the upland areas of western Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. Humidity is generally high, averaging about 80 percent yearly.
Way of Life The sprawling Indonesian archipelago is home to many different ways of life, reflecting the region’s history. Before independence, the only factor uniting the islands was Dutch colonialism. Although the kingdoms of Sriwijaya, Majapahit, and Mataram spread their influence widely throughout the islands, none of the native empires ever controlled the whole region. Nor did Buddhism or Hinduism have a significant impact in the far eastern stretches. As the country has modernized and urbanized, life in the cities has evolved new patterns, adding additional diversity to Indonesian life.
The status of women in Indonesia is roles
are
polarized.
varied, and opinions about women’s
Most Indonesians concede that women have limited formal
opportunities in social institutions, but many claim women exert considerable power within families. The Minangkabau society in western Sumatra is matrilineal—that is, property and lineage are passed down and traced through the mother’s family. However, the Minangkabau are
an isolated example. In the mid-1990s women comprised less than 10 percent of
managers and administrators. Feminism is largely an urban ideology in Indonesia, pursued by younger, educated women. Men and women who live in cities generally adopt Western dress. Regionally, there are many styles of traditional dress, but most women wear a sarong (wraparound skirt or dress) and a KEBAYA, a fitted blouse. When participating in ceremonies, men often wear a BATIK shirt and a SARONG skirt, along with a SONGKOK, a black Muslim cap. The most popular sports in Indonesia are badminton and soccer. And the traditional soccer is TAKRAW. Tennis has also gained a growing following. Several forms of martial arts, including forms that use sticks and knives, are popular in Java and Sumatra.
Art and Culture The culture of Indonesia has been shaped by long interaction between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences. Indonesia is centrally-located along ancient trading routes between the Far East and the Middle East, resulting in many cultural practices being strongly influenced by a multitude of religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Islam, all strong in the major trading cities. The result is a complex cultural mixture very different from the original indigenous cultures.
Kecak Dance- Bali
Kipas Dance – South Sulawesi
Wayang Kulit – East Java
Angklung – West Java
Examples of cultural fusion include the fusion of Islam with Hindu in Javanese Abangan belief, the fusion of Hinduism, Buddhism and animism in Budha, and the fusion of Hinduism and animism in Kaharingan; others could be cited. Indonesian art-forms express this cultural mix. Wayang, traditional theater-performed puppet shows, were a medium in the spread of Hinduism and Islam amongst Javan villagers. Both Javanese and Balinese dances have stories about ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms, while Islamic
art forms
and
architecture
are
present
in Sumatra,
especially in
the Minangkabau and Aceh regions. Traditional art, music and sport are combined in a martial art form called Pencak Silat.
Western culture has greatly influenced Indonesia in modern entertainment such as television shows, film and music, as well as political system and issues.India has notably influenced Indonesian songs and movies. A popular type of song is the Indianrhythmical dangdut, which is often mixed with Arab and Malayfolk music. Despite the influences of foreign culture, some remote Indonesian regions still preserve uniquely indigenous culture. Indigenous ethnic groups Mentawai, Asmat,
Dani,
Dayak, Toraja and many others are still practicing their ethnic rituals, customs and wearing traditional clothes. War Dance – South East Nusa
Pendet Dance - Bali
Gamelan- Jawa
Reog Ponorogo – East Java War Dance - Papua
Food Indonesian cuisine is diverse, in part because Indonesia is composed of approximately 6,000 populated islands. Many regional cuisines exist, often based upon cultural and foreign influences Indonesian cuisine varies greatly by region and has many different influences. Throughout its history, Indonesia has been involved in trade due to its location and natural resources. Additionally, Indonesia’s indigenous techniques and ingredients were influenced by India, the Middle East, China, and finally Europe. The Indonesian islands like The
Sate/Satay Padang Rice
Moluccas (Maluku), which are famed as "the Spice Islands", also contributed to the introduction of native spices, such as cloves and nutmeg, to Indonesian and global cuisine. Rice is the staple food in Indonesia. It is always available for every restaurants and markets. Rice as a staple food of most Indonesian dishes and its preparation varies between regions. Rice is most often eaten as plain rice with just a few protein and vegetable dishes as side dishes.The others staples food is meat,potato anf fish. But, the fish, meat,chicken and vegetable usually eaten with rice. Other foods that are very popular with the people of Indonesia are tofu and tempeh. which are additional dishes to eat rice. Tofu and tempeh are very popular in the area of Java and Sumatra. Some popular Indonesian dishes such as nasi goreng, gado-gado, rendang, nasi padng,sate, and soto are ubiquitous in the country and considered as Indonesiannational dishes. Sundanese food is served in West Java, while most places have a local specialty, such as grilled fish and seafood in Makassar. Traditional Indonesian drinks include an alcoholic wine (tuak) made from the red sugar of a palm tree. Islam forbids the consumption of alcohol; however, so most Indonesians drink weak black tea with food. In cities, bottled water is popular.
Tourism Indonesia has many tourism attractions that
variuos because Indonesia is the largest
archipelago. These are a lot of beautiful places of Indonesia :
Prambanan Temple - Bali
Tangkuban Perahu - Bandung
White Crater Lake - Bandung
Bunaken Sea Park - Sulawesi
Bromo Mountain – East Java
Borobudur Temple - Yogyakarta
Kelimutu Mountain – South East Nusa
Karimun Jawa
Senggigi - Lombok
Sea Park Bunaken – South Sulawesi
Ujung Kulon - Banten
Ubud - Bali
Raja Ampat – West Papua
Kep.Seribu / Thousand Island
SUMATRA Sumatra is the largest island in Indonesia (two larger islands are Borneo and New Guinea, are shared between Indonesia and other countries)and the world's sixth largest island with an area of 473.481 km2. Population reached 50,365,538 people in Sumatra. Sumatra is divided into ten provinces. People in Sumatra is very friendly and excited to everybody from the others country. But, actually not all of the people in Sumatra can speak English. Moreover, there’s a lot of isolated place that the population there just can speak in their on own ethnic language and dialect. Sumatra people keep their culture strongly. Sumatra's climate is tropical but temperatures can often be lower than expected due to the highlands. The average daytime highs range from 72°F - 86°F (22°C - 30°C) while the rainfall differs from region to region and humidity levels are high in the lowlands. With two main seasons, the dry season runs from February to August and wet season from September to January.
SOUTH SUMATRA (SUMATERA SELATAN) DEMOGRAPHICS AND GEOGRAPHICS Palembang is the capital city of the South
Sumatra
province
in
Indonesia.
Palembang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being a capital of a maritime empire. Located on the Musi River banks on the east coast of southern Sumatra island, it has an area of 400.61 square kilometres and a population of 1,441,500. Palembang is the second-largest city in Sumatra after Medan and the seventh-largest city in Indonesia. The city hosted the 26th edition of Southeast Asian Games from 11 to 22 November 2011 along with Jakarta. It was formerly the capital city of the Kingdom of Srivijaya, a powerful Malay kingdom, which influenced much of Southeast Asia. The earliest evidence of its existence dates from the 7th century; a Chinese monk, Yijing, wrote that he visited Srivijaya in the year 671 for 6 months. The first inscription in which the name Srivijaya appears also dates from the 7th century, namely the Kedukan Bukit Inscription around Palembang in Sumatra, dated 683. Palembang landmarks include the Ampera bridge and the Musi River, the latter of which divides the city into two, Seberang Ilir to the north and Seberang Ulu to the south. The Seberang Ilir is Palembang's economic and cultural centre and the Seberang Ulu is its political centre. Geographically, Palembang is located at 2°59'S 104°45'E. The total area of Palembang City is 102.47 km², with an average elevation of 8 meters above sea level. Location of Palembang is strategic because it passed by the road linking the Trans Sumatra between regions in the island of Sumatra. Palembang is split by the Musi River, which can be crossed over the Ampera Bridge, which serves as a means of transport and trade across the river. The city of Neiva in Colombia is the antipode of Palembang (the point on the Earth's surface which is diametrically opposite to the city).
CLIMATE Palembang has a tropical rainforest climate with relatively high humidity and sometimes significant winds. Wind speeds range from 2.3 km / h to 4.5 km / hour. The temperature ranges from 23.4 to 31.7 degrees Celsius. Annual rainfall ranges from 2000 mm to 3000 mm. Humidity ranges from 75 to 89% with an average of 45% of annual sunshine. During its wettest months, the city's marshlands are routinely inundated. Average temperatures are nearly identical throughout the year in the city. PEOPLE AND CULTURE The local language of Palembang, Musi, belongs to the same group as Malay. There are also Palembang residents originating from other parts of South Sumatra. They have their own regional languages, such as Komering, Lahat, and Rawas. There are also people that came from outside South Sumatra. Most of them are Javanese, Chinese, Arab, Indian, Minangkabau, or Sundanese. Palembang's primary religion is Muslim, but many of the inhabitants also practice Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism. Since ancient times, Palembang has been a cosmopolitan port city which absorbs neighboring, as well as foreign, cultures and influences. The influences and cultures of coastal Malay, inland Minangkabau, Javanese, Indian, Chinese, and Arab, has created a rich Palembang culture. Throughout its history, Palembang has attracted migrants from other regions in the archipelago, and has made this city as a multi-cultural city. Although today the city had lost its function as the major port city in the archipelago, the remnants of its heyday still evident in its culture. Most of its population was then adopted the culture of coastal Malays and Javanese. Even now it can be seen in its culture and language. Word such as "wong (person)" is an example of Javanese loanword in Palembang language. Also the Javanese knight and noble honorific titles, such as Raden Mas or Raden Ayu is used by Palembang nobles, the remnant of Palembang Sultanate courtly culture. The tombs of the Islamic heritage was not different in form and style with Islamic tombs in Java.
ARTFORMS Art and culture of Palembang, among others:
Dul Muluk (traditional drama performances from Palembang).
Traditional dances such as Gending Sriwijaya, Tanggai and Tapak Tiga dances are usually held in wedding reception or performed to welcome and honor the guests.
Regional Songs such as Dek Sangke, Cuk Mak Ilang, Pempek Lenjer, and Ribang Kemambang.
Traditional House of Palembang is Limas House and House Raft.
Ornamental boat festival and competition in the River Musi bidar. Palembang also holds a variety of festivals every year, among them, "Sriwijaya
Festival", held in June to commemorate Palembang's anniversary, Bidar and Ornamental Boat Festival celebrate Independence Day, Musi River Triboatton and various festivals commemorating the Islamic New Year, Month of Ramadan, and New Year's Day . LIFE IN PALEMBANG Local public of Palembang is very nice, friendly, and easy to make friends. If you do the things politely, then they will give back more polite.
ART Art in South Sumatra is very various and most of peolple threr always keep their art for important event as practical things to keep their culture. Art in West Sumatra are :
Gending Sriwijaya Dance Costume
TRANSPORTATION Palembang has networks of mini-bus routes for the main form of public transport and the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, Trans Musi as well.
Corridor 1 : Bus stop below the Ilir part of Ampera Bridge - Alang Alang Lebar Bus Station (KM 12)
Corridor 2 : Perumnas Bus Station - PIM (Palembang Indah Mall)
Corridor 3 : Plaju - PS Mall (Palembang Square Mall)
Corridor 4 : Jakabaring - Karya Jaya Bus Station (Kertapati)
Corridor 5 : Alang Alang Lebar Bus Station (KM 12) - Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
Corridor 6 : Pusri - Palembang Square (PS)
Corridor 7 : Kenten - Dempo (Coming Soon in 2013)
Corridor 8 : Alang Alang Lebar Bus Station (KM 12) - Terminal Karya Jaya (Kertapati)
Pangkalan Balai Corridor : Alang Alang Lebar Bus Station (KM 12) - Pangkalan Balai
Indralaya Corridor : Terminal Karya Jaya - Indralaya
Unsri Corridor : Unsri Bukit - Unsri Indralaya
Palembang also has a large number of taxi. The number keeps rising since the Pekan Olahraga Nasional 2004 and SEA Games 2011, which both were held in Palembang. There are also traditional and speed boats that serve the people who live near the riverside. The traditional boats are called "Keteks" or sampan. The city is served by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport which has scheduled flights to many cities in Indonesia and also to Singapore by Silk Air and Kuala Lumpur by AirAsia. This airport also serves other cities around South Sumatra Province. The Boom Baru Harbor is the main harbor of Palembang, it is located and also connected Palembang with Bangka-Belitung Islands Province. Palembang also has three main harbours, Boom Baru Harbor (which is the main harbor of Palembang, located on the north shore of Musi River), 36 Ilir Harbor, and Tanjung Api-api Harbor. From here frequent ferries connect Palembang to Muntok Harbor in Bangka Island, Bangka-Belitung Islands Province and also to Batam Island. Railroad tracks connect Palembang to Bandar Lampung, Tanjung Enim, Lahat dan Lubuk Linggau. The largest train station in Palembang is Kertapati Station. TOURISM 
Musi River, about 750 km along the river which divides the city into two parts, namely Palembang Seberang Ulu and Ilir opposite is the longest river in Sumatra. Since the first of the Musi River has become the economic lifeblood and the city of Palembang in South Sumatra Province. Along the banks of the river there are many attractions like the Ampera Bridge, Fort Religious Tourism, Museum of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, Kemaro Island, 16 Ilir Market, home Raft, Pertamina's oil refineries, fertilizer plants PUSRI, beach Good Yellow, Musi II Bridge, Al Munawar Mosque, etc..
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Ampera Bridge, a magnificent bridge which crossed over 1177 meters above the Musi River that connects the area and Seberang Ulu Seberang Ilir Palembang is a city icon. The bridge was built in 1962 and was built using the spoils of Japan and Japanese experts.
Great Mosque of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Palembang, Palembang is located in downtown, this mosque is the largest mosque in South Sumatra with a capacity of 15,000 pilgrims.
Benteng Kuto Besak, situated on the banks of the Musi River and adjacent to Ampera Bridge, this fort is one of the Palembang Darussalam Sultanate of heritage buildings. Inside the fort there are the health office II Sriwijaya Military Command and hospitals. This fortress is the only fort in Indonesia and the stone-walled fortress eligible / defense that was built at his own expense for purposes of defense from enemy attack Europeans and not a hero named Europe.
Mayor's Office Building, located in downtown, at first this building serves as a water tower because it serves to drain the water throughout the city so well known as the Office of Plumbing. Today this building serves as the Office of the Mayor of Palembang and there are spotlights on top of buildings that beautify the face of the city at night.
Kambang Iwak Family Park, a lake situated in the tourist center of town, close to Palembang mayor's residence. On the banks of this lake there are many families and recreation arena crowded on holidays. Also in the middle of this lake there is a fountain that looks beautiful at night.
Punti Kayu Tourism Forest, city jungle located about 6 miles from the city center with an area of 50 ha and since 1998 designated as protected forests. In this forest there is a family recreation area and a local shelter a group of monkeys: long-tail macaque (Macaca fascicularis) and monkey (Macaca nemistriana) under the Sumatran Pine wood (Pinus mercussi).[2]
Srivijaya archaeological park, the remnants of Sriwijaya site located on the banks of the River Musi. There is an inscription and stone relics, complex of ancient pond, artificial island and canals dated from the Srivijayan kingdom in this area. The Srivijaya Museum is located in this complex.
Bukit Seguntang archaeological park, located in the hills west of Palembang city. In this place there are many relics and tombs of the ancient Malay-Srivijayan king and nobles.
People's Struggle Monument, located in downtown, adjacent to the Great Mosque and Ampera Bridge. As its name in this building there are relics of history in the colonial period.
Balaputradewa Museum, a museum that holds many objects - relics of Sriwijaya.
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum, located near the Bridge and Fort Ampera Religious Tourism and former royal palace is one of the relics of Palembang Darussalam. It poses a lot of objects - objects historic city of Palembang.
Textile Museum, located on Merdeka Street museum keeps objects of textiles from all regions in South Sumatera Province.
Tengkurep Crater
Cheng Ho Mosque Palembang
Kampung Kapitan
Arab village
Songket Craft Centre
Kemaro island
Sungaigerong
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Palembang Indah Mall (PIM)
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Palembang Trade Center (PTC)
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Palembang Square (PS)
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International Plaza (IP)
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Rajawali Village (Under Construction)
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Centre Point (Under Construction)
Kemaro Island
SMB II Museum
Cheng Ho Mosque Balaputra Museum
Punti Kayu
Ampera Bridge
FOOD South Sumatera is a great place for great cuisine, especially for fish processed food. Palembang is famous for its local cuisine called pempek Palembang. It is a fishcake served in sweet and sour sauce called kuah cuko. The tradition is you have to drink the cuko and feel free locally for being as Palembang people. Another Palembang signature dishes are tekwan, model, mie celor, laksan and lakso, and also pindang patin (pangasius in sweet and sour soup). All of the traditional food is Halal, due to the Islamic faith of the community.