Dear Readers,
Sports in an integral role in education, teaching inner strength, team work, and a habit of physical fitness that should last a lifetime. Adding sports into schools can teach kids a lot about self-motivation, being independent and taking ownership over their activities and results. Whatever type of physical activity they get taught, it can do wonders for harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit and teach a positive ethos about the balance between work and play.
Skills such as leadership, tolerance, patience, and communication have a place in sport and find a happy home in their teaching through sports. Being magnanimous in victory and gracious in defeat, attitudes that serve everyone well, can be developed in team settings during physical education. As well as celebrating health and fitness, we’d also remind you about the grand festivities in store for the country on the 74th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s independence.
Bringing the ideas of sports and education, we’ve got a great batch of articles ready for you to get your head into. Kenneth Yeung strikes as an inspiring figure in Meet the Expat, whilst Jess Djamhoer, of the Jakarta Komodos Rugby Football Club, converts her experience into the piece “Scoring for Indonesia’s Rugby Family”. “Stefano Lilipaly: The Face of Indonesian Football?” is a great introduction to the story of Lilipaly’s footballing career in Indonesia. If solo activities are more your thing, “Hiking Mount Semeru: From Physical Fitness to Enjoying Nature” and the perils of a two-wheeled commute are discussed in “Wheel Meat Again”. If all of that has got you inspired, we have a fitting travel guide - “10 Awesome Family Sports in Bali” – as well as “A Guide to Afterschool Activities in Jakarta” if the kids need to burn off their never-ending energy. Sedentary activities are covered in "Registering a VAT-liable Company in Indonesia”, keeping the mind busy as well as the body. As usual we have our Events page, your guide to all the top events and activities across the archipelago. Whatever your needs, Indonesia Expat is here to inform, and remember, we are open to suggestions. Happy reading! Edo Frese