Gwangju International Center

Indonesia: Visiting The Biggest Archipelago in 30 Minutes

Presenter, Ganis Zulfa Santoso

Review Writer Song Jeong Hyo

Edittor: Bradley Weiss

Last Saturday, Ganis Zulfa Santoso, a native of Indonesia and current M.A. of Engineering, Graduate Student at Chosun University took the audience on a virtual tour of his homeland, all without leaving the comfortable surroundings of the GIC.

Mr. Ganis Zulfa Santoso's presentation delighted and entertained the audience, while providing a wealth of information about Indonesia, with a variety of animations and audio-visual samples of the sights and sounds of the archipelago nation.

This included an interactive map, beginning with a miniature picture of a plane starting off in Gwangju and then flying to some of the various 6 islands that make up the archipelago.

At each stop, Mr. Ganis Zulfa Santoso provided the audience with information ranging from the local food specialties to any unique festivals or traditions to the must-see sights that help give the islands their unique flavor."

In some of the more scenic stops, the speaker simply let a slideshow of beautiful photographs do the talking for him. At others, he provided video of unique festivals or dances specific to that island.

All of this was done while providing the audience with the relevant statistical information, such as the size and ethnic and linguistic diversity of the island. Mr. Ganis Zulfa Santoso even taught the audience some useful Indonesian phrases.

The speaker even included some props, such as a hat unique to one of the islands, to help take the audience on his 'tour'.

At the end of the tour, the miniature plane on the map made its way safely back to Gwangju, but the audience with left with a greater appreciation and understanding of Mr. Ganis Zulfa Santoso 's home country, the world's largest archipelago and the rich diverse country of Indonesia.

Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3coKQW36l7U&feature=player_embedded