Conversation Between Tourist and Guide.
Adhitya : Excuse me, Sir. Can I take a photo of you?
Tourist : Huh? Oh, of course.
Adhitya: [after taking the photo] Thank you, Sir.
Tourist : It’s nothing.
Adhitya: Um… by the way, are you here alone, Sir?
Tourist : No, actually I came here with my wife.
Adhitya: Where is she, Sir?
Tourist : I think she is taking some photos around this Borobudur temple.
Adhitya: Where do you come from, Sir?
Tourist : I come from America, it’s California, USA.
Adhitya: Wow. What brings you here, Sir?
Tourist : Um… well, I heard from my friends that Indonesia has great and
amazing temple relics. I am an anthropology teacher and I really like ancient
things. Actually I have seen many ancient relics from around the world, and now
it’s my turn to visit Indonesia.
Adhitya: Do you like Borobudur temple, Sir?
Tourist : This temple is awesome! Every relief and sculpture I see on
every part of the temple is remarkable. This is one of the greatest cultural
and historical inheritances that Indonesian people have to maintain.
Adhitya: Yes, Sir. I feel proud you’re saying so. Do you know about other
Indonesian cultures, Sir?
Tourist : Of course, I know many cultures from every place in the world.
Actually, I have been studying about Indonesian cultures lately.
Adhitya: Really, Sir? What do you think about my people’s cultures?
Tourist : Indonesian cultures are completely unique and interesting.
According to my knowledge, Indonesian tribes and ethnics consist of over than
one thousand tribes and every tribe has its own cultures and customs.
Indonesian cultures were formed and influenced by multitude of religions, like
Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, even animism, and dynamism. Western
cultures also take part in Indonesian cultures, especially in science,
technology, and modern entertainments. I also read that Indonesia has a few of
indigenous tribes such as Dayak, Asmat, Mentawai, Toraja, ect. Indigenous
tribes generally isolate themselves from outside world since they want to keep
maintaining their pure cultures and customs.
Adhitya: Wow, you know much about Indonesian cultures, Sir.
Tourist : Yes, but not really much, I’m still studying them.
Adhitya: Have you visited every region in Indonesia, Sir?
Tourist : Yes, I have visited several cities in West Sumatera, Medan,
Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and NTT. I studied about the cultures from each of those
places, like the foods, arts, and customs.
Adhitya: What kind of food that you ever try, sir? Especially Indonesian
food?
Tourist : I ever try Gudeg when i am in Yogyakarta. And also i ever try
Bika Ambon, that is like cake but the
texture its so different than cake. Bika Ambon is from Medan, right?
Adhitya: Yes, sir. Bika Ambon is from Medan. Have you tried food from
Magelang?
Tourist : I haven’t been arround to buy special food from Magelang. Can
you tell me what is a special food from Magelang?
Adhitya: Yes, of course. Magelang have Kupat Tahu for main course and
have Getuk Lindri for appetizer. You should try both of them.
Tourist : Oh, thank you so much fenita for your advice.
Adhitya: Your welcome, sir. I hope you are happy visiting Indonesia.
Tourist : Of course, I’m really happy visiting Indonesia. I think I will
stay a little longer to know more about this remarkable country.
Adhitya: That would be great, Sir.
Andhika
Adhitya Lestary
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