Indonesian Community in USA: August 2007

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Green Card Lottery 03 Oct - 02 Dec 2007

The next US Green Card Lottery will start very soon!
  • Start date: Noon EDT on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
  • End date: Noon EST on Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

Prepare your picture for your application.
The picture / image requirement from previous year Lottery is as follows:

  • The image must be in the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) File Interchange Format (JFIF) format.
  • Image created by a digital camera, must have a resolution of 320 pixels high by 240 pixels wide, or a resolution of 320 pixels wide by 240 pixels high, with either 24-bits of color, 8-bits of color or 8-bits of gray.
  • Monochrome images (2-bits color depth) will NOT be accepted
  • If the image is created by scanning a photographic print the original print must have been 2 inches by 2 inches (50mm x 50mm), and the scan must be performed at a resolution of 150 dots per inch (dpi); the image must have a resolution of 300 by 300 pixels, with either 24-bits of color, 8-bits of color or 8-bits of gray.
  • The image can not exceed 62,500 bytes (62.5KB) in size.

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15 September - Pasar Senggol Chicago

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Join us in reminiscing the Indonesian's favorite gathering place:
"2nd PASAR SENGGOL" (Bumping Market) where you can taste many authentic Indonesian food & enjoy the entertainments presented by Indonesian Catholic Association (PWKI) especially for you!
There will be:
  • Layar Tancep (Indonesian style movie)
  • Empat mata (Jokes ala Indonesia + Traditional Dance)
  • Art & Crafts Kiosk
  • Music
  • Raffles (win $75 in CASH for the first prize raffle)
  • Dangdut dancing time (We'll teach you how to dance these traditional dances)
  • And other exciting shows.
AUTHENTIC INDONESIAN MENU:
MAIN DISHES:
  • Mie Ayam Komplit (Jakarta's Chicken, Meatball & Wonton Noodle)
  • Nasi Padang (ayam panggang + gulai sayur + belado telur + perkedel + sambal hijau ) - Padang-style Rice
SIDE DISH:
  • Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay)
SNACK :
  • Risoles (Crepes with Chicken Filling)
  • Kroket (potatoes with meat filling)
  • Martabak Asin (Indonesian Traditional Omelet)
  • Sus Ragu (Chicken Puff)
  • Klepon (Sweet Rice Balls with Palm Sugar)
  • Wingko Babat (Sweet Coconut Cake)
  • Talam (2-layer Sweet Potato Cake)
  • Nagasari ( Rice w/ Tapioca Flour & Banana )
  • Pukis (Indonesian Pancake with Raisin )
  • Getuk Lindri (cassava/yuca with coconut sprinkle)
DESSERTS:
  • Es Kopyor (Coconut Ice)
  • Kolak Biji Salak (sweet potatoes with brown sugar and coconut milk)
EVENT: 2nd Pasar Senggol (Bumping Market)
DATE:
Saturday, Sept. 15th, 2007
TIME: 6 pm - 9:30 pm
PLACE: Old St. Mary's Social Hall, 1500 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605
Direction: Click here

  • ADVANCE PURCHASED TICKETS (by Sept 12, 2007): $5.00/person Adult.
  • Children under 12 years old are FREE
  • Bring your PREPAID ADMISSION ticket to this event to get 1 (one) FREE Main Dish that is equal to $5 in food coupon value!!!
  • Additional food and beverages can be purchased by using food coupons.
  • TICKETS AT THE DOOR (Sept. 15, 2007): $2/adult (above 12 years old) for ENTRANCE ONLY. Food and beverages can be purchased by using food coupons.
  • FOOD COUPONS are available at the door and the coupon prices are staggered as low as $2, $5, $10, or even $20 based on your need.
  • For further information, please visit http://www.pwki.org./

Get your tickets today by contacting ONE of our TICKETMASTERS:

We hope to see you soon!
Thank you!
2nd PASAR SENGGOL TEAM 2007

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Thursday, August 16, 2007

17 Agustus - Wisma Indonesia @ Tilden, DC

Undangan Acara Peringatan HUT RI ke-62
“PANITIA PERINGATAN HARI KEMERDEKAAN RI KE-62”
17 AGUSTUS 2007

U N D A N G A N
NO. : 011/HUTRI-62/VIII/2007

Tentang

UPACARA BENDERA DAN RANGKAIAN KEGIATAN
PERINGATAN HUT RI KE-62 TANGGAL 17 AGUSTUS 2007

1. Panitia Peringatan HUT RI ke-62 KBRI Washington, D.C. bersama ini mengundang segenap masyarakat Indonesia di Washington, D.C. dan sekitarnya untuk menghadiri Upacara Bendera dan Rangkaian Kegiatan Peringatan HUT RI ke 62 yang akan diselenggarakan pada :

a. Hari /Tanggal : Jumát, 17 Agustus 2007
b. Waktu : 09.00 s.d. selesai (dimohon hadir 30 menit sebelumnya).
c. Tempat : Wisma Indonesia, 2700 Tilden Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20008.
d. Acara : Rangkaian acara terlampir.

2. Demikian Undangan ini kami sampaikan, atas kehadiran dan partisipasi seluruh masyarakat Indonesia diucapkan terima kasih.

Washington, D.C. 8 Agustus 2007

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Ketua Panitia Peringatan HUT RI ke 62

Catatan :
1. Demi ketertiban Upacara, Para undangan diharapkan hadir 30 menit sebelumnya.
(pukul 09.00 tidak diperkenankan memasuki lapangan upacara).
2. Pakaian PSL/Pakaian Nasional/Batik (tidak mengenakan jeans dan sandal).

Rangkaian Acara Peringatan HUT RI ke-62, 17 Agustus 2007
Waktu / Acara :

  • 06:30 Seluruh Anggota Paskibra 2007, hadir di Wisma Tilden
  • 07:00 Upacara Pengukuhan Paskibra 2007 (Petugas yang ditunjuk telah hadir 30 menit sebelum acara di dimulai)
  • 07:30 Petugas dan Peserta upacara hadir di tempat upacara
  • 07:30-08:30 Persiapan upacara
  • 08.30 Pintu Gerbang ditutup
  • 09:00-10:00 Upacara Pengibaran Bendera
  • 10:00-10:15 Pemberian Piagam kepada Paskibra 2007
  • 10:15-10.45 Aubade
  • 11.15-12.00 Fashion show/acara anak-anak
  • 12.00-13.10 Pemotongan tumpeng, dilanjutkan dengan acara makan siang bersama
  • 13.30-14:00 Sholat Jumat
  • 14.30-15.45 Sarasehan
  • 16:00-16:30 Upacara Penurunan Bendera
  • 16:30 Upacara selesai, dilanjutkan Rehat sore

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

17 August - Indonesian Independence Day

Dear Indonesian friends and communities:
We graciously invite you for celebrating the 62nd INDEPENDENCE DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA 2007 in Chicago, as follows:

INDONESIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY @ CONSUL GENERAL'S RESIDENCE
Date: Friday, August 17, 2007
Time: 10:00 am (on time) - 15:00 pm
Venue: Official Residence of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (Wisma KEPPRI), 614 Pine Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 446-0268
Dress: Formal Attire (Business suits / Batik / Traditional)
Ceremonial event:
1. Flag-raising ceremony of the 62nd Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia.
2. Gifts presentation for winners of the 62nd Independence Day sporting events.
3. "Silaturahmi" Indonesian community and friends of Indonesia, Indonesian authentic foods will be served.
4. Photos and video clips presentation of activities of the Indonesian Consulate General and Indonesian Communities.
Contacts Indonesian Consulate: Mr. Yudho Sasongko <yudhosasongko@yahoo.com>

INDONESIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY @ CHICAGO'S DALEY PLAZA
Date: Friday, August 17, 2007
Time: 12:00 pm (on time) - end
Venue: Chicago's Daley Plaza (in front of Chicago's City Hall - Corner of Dearborn St and Washington St)
Dress: Formal Attire (Business suits / Batik / Traditional)
Ceremonial event:
1. The first flag-raising ceremony of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago
2. Grand openings, Open mic, Presentation of dignitaries
3. FOX News TV Channel coverage
4. Indonesian traditional entertainment including Performance by Friends of Gamelan (FROG).
Free admission & open to the public, contacts IACI: Roosy Miller < pakmiller@yahoo.com >, < indochocago@mac.com >, Ari Wijanarko Adipratomo < arifuturediplomat@gmail.com >, Martino Tangkar < mtangkar@yahoo.com >

Happy Indonesian Independence Day 2007!
MERDEKA!!!


ABOUT THE INDONESIAN FLAG (THE RED WHITE)*
Indonesia is the fourth largest nation in the world in population (over 200 million). A nation in Southeast Asia comprising 17,500 islands, it is also the world's largest archipelagic state. This year, Indonesia celebrates its 62nd Independence Day. Following three and a half centuries of Dutch colonialism, Indonesia secured its independence after World War II. The Indonesian Declaration of Independence was officially proclaimed on August 17, 1945.

The national flag of Indonesia, is known in Indonesian as "Sang Merah Putih," ("The Red and White"). Its colors are derived from the banner of the 13th century Majapahit Empire. "The Red and White" flag was flown for the first time in Java in 1928. Under Dutch rule, the flag was prohibited. It was adopted as the national flag at the Indonesian Independence Day ceremony on August 17, 1945. For over 60 years, the design of the flag has not changed, as well as the ratio of the colors.

The design of the flag is a simple two-colored flag with two equal horizontal bands, red (top) and white (bottom) with 2:3 ratio consecutively. The flag is similar to the flag of Poland and the flag of Singapore, and is identical to the flag of Monaco (except for the ratio).

MEANING OF THE FLAG*
The red color represents courage and bravery, and the human's body or physical life, while the white color represents the human's soul or spiritual life, and purity. Together, they stand for a complete human being.
The Flag also inspired a song entitled, "Merah Putih" (Red and White), one of Indonesia's national songs.
Traditionally, most Indonesians have been known to use red and white colors as their sacred colors, mixing the color of sugar (the red color comes from palm-sugar) and rice, which is white in color.
The red and white colors are also embodied in many Indonesian occasions. They are also included in daily Indonesian cuisine or cooking.
(*
Source for historical and flag info: Wikipedia.org, July 24, 2007)

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18-19 Agustus - Chicago Air & Water Show

The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest two-day spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America.
The 2007 Chicago Air and Water Show will take place Saturday August 18th & Sunday August 19th, 2007.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Return to Chicago's Lakefront For the 49th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show.The Chicago Air and Water Show shakes up the lakefront August 18 - 19, 2007 for the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. This year the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights will headline the Chicago Air and Water Show along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point. The water show begins at 9 a.m. and air show runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days. Source: City of Chicago

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