National symbols of Indonesia

National anthem of Indonesia

, rather than split into several colonies.

National language of Indonesia

Main article:

Indonesian Language

Indonesian is the official language of Indonesia. The function of Indonesian language is as the national identity, national pride, and unifying language among diverse Indonesian ethnic groups, and also serves as communication vehicle among Indonesian provinces and different regional cultures in Indonesia.^[2]

National flora

Main article: List of Indonesian floral emblems

There are three categories of

floral emblem

that symbolise Indonesia:

1. National flower (Indonesian: Puspa bangsa) of Indonesia is Melati putih (Jasminum sambac)^[8]
2. Flower of charm (Indonesian: Puspa pesona) is Anggrek Bulan (Moon Orchid) (Phalaenopsis amabilis)^[9]
3. Rare flower (
   Titan arum
   ) was also added as puspa langka together with Rafflesia.

National fauna

Indonesian animal emblems are Indonesian endemic fauna that gain the status as national animal symbol that represent Indonesia and describe Indonesian biodiversity. Today there are three animals that gained the status as Indonesian animal emblems:

1. National animal (Indonesian: Satwa bangsa) of Indonesia is Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
2. Rare animal also National bird (Indonesian: Satwa langka) is Javan hawk-eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi)
3. Animal of charm (Indonesian: Satwa pesona) is Asian arowana (Scleropages aureus and Scleropages legendrei)

Next to national animal symbols, there are also more specific provincial animals emblems that represent each respective provinces of Indonesia.

National gem

Indonesia national gem are Batu Intan (Diamond)^{[8][failed verification]} as the national gem, especially Batu Intan from Martapura and Cempaka, Banjarbaru.

Unofficial national symbols

Other than national symbols that officially represent Indonesia and enforced through law, there are also other symbols or icons that widely accepted to describes or represents Indonesia. It might derived from Indonesian monuments, the popular architectural

National personification of Indonesia

" the lyrics "Jadi pandu ibuku" ("Become the scout/guide for my mother") is a reference to Ibu Pertiwi as the mother of Indonesian people.

Nusantara (Indonesian archipelago)

Main article:

Nusantara (archipelago)

Nusantara is an Indonesian word for the Indonesian archipelago.^[11] It is originated from Old Javanese "Nusa" and "Antara". "Nusa" literally means Island and "Antara" literally means "between". It is named like that because Indonesian archipelago is located between two continents (Asia and Australia) and two oceans (Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean)^[12]

The map of Indonesian archipelago often used to symbolise Indonesia, especially Indonesian territory.

National monuments

National Monument with a row of Indonesian flags

World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO. However the monument that represent Indonesian nationhood is actually the Monas in Central Jakarta, although today it is mostly associated with the capital Jakarta instead. Other ancient temple of Prambanan also might be used as national symbol, although often overshadowed by Borobudur.^{[citation needed}

]

Other vernacular

Torajan's Tongkonan

.

National culture

Some of traditional

Keris

.

National costume

Main article: National costume of Indonesia

Indonesian culture and Indonesian traditional textile traditions. National costumes are worn during official national functions as well as during traditional ceremonies. The most obvious display of Indonesian national costumes can be seen by the type of costumes worn by President of Indonesia and Indonesian first lady

, and also by Indonesian diplomatic officials during gala dinners. The national costumes of Indonesia are also worn by guests attending Indonesian traditional wedding ceremonies.

National dish

Main article:

Cuisine of Indonesia

For the

Nasi Goreng,^[13] Karedok^[14] or Gado-gado.^[15] It may also be considered as the dishes that transcend cultural and ethnics differences, yet still retain common Indonesian cuisine traits. It has to be able to cross boundaries of diverse Indonesian culture and ethnic groups. As a result, it is impossible to nominate a single national dish of Indonesia. Sate^[16] and Soto^[17]

are good examples of Indonesian national dishes, since there is no singular satay or soto recipes. Both dishes have myriad variations and recipes and are adopted regionally across Indonesia.

See also

• Outline of Indonesia

References

1. ^ Chapter XV of The 1945 Constitution of The Republic of Indonesia  – via Wikisource.
2. ^
   People's Representative Council
   . 2009.
3. ^ "State Emblem". Indonesia.go.id. Archived from the original on 9 April 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
4. ^ Santoso, Soewito Sutasoma, a Study in Old Javanese Wajrayana 1975:578. New Delhi: International Academy of Culture
5. ^ "Departemen Hukum dan Hak Asasi Manusia Republik Indonesia - UUD 1945 - UUD 1945". Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
6. ^ "National Flag, Coat of Arms, Anthem". Embassy of Indonesia, Oslo, Norway. 1 May 2007. Archived from the original on 19 October 2007. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
7. ^ "Indonesia - Indonesia Raya". NationalAnthems.me. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
8. ^ ^{a b c} "ASEANWEB - ASEAN National Flowers". Archived from the original on 31 October 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
9. ^ "ASEAN National Flowers". ASEAN. Archived from the original on 20 January 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2007.
10. ^ "Yayasan Kemanusiaan Ibu Pertiwi". ykip.org. Archived from the original on 16 September 2009.
11. ISBN 979-403-756-7
12. ISBN 0-674-01137-6
    .
13. ^ "Nasi Goreng: Indonesia's mouthwatering national dish". Archived from the original on 6 July 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
14. ^ "Karedok | Traditional Salad From West Java | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
15. ^ "National Dish of Indonesia Gado Gado". Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
16. ^ "Indonesian food recipes: Satay". Archived from the original on 12 August 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
17. ^ "A Soto Crawl". Eating Asia. Retrieved 5 July 2010.