Indonesians is a generic term for the hundreds of ethnic groups from Indonesia. There is a trade language, Bahasa Indonesia, but when it reaches the local level, it has so many borrowed words that Indonesians often cannot communicate with one another using that language.
Like most people, they are more likely to socialize with those from their country when they are in diaspora, despite cultural, religious, and linguistic differences.
There is a high number of Indonesians in Singapore.
Thousands of Indonesians are hoping to become citizens of Singapore because of the higher wages, better living conditions and steady job opportunities. This is forcing the Indonesian government to try to develop their own economy to prevent a brain drain. Though there are Indonesian college students and business executives in Singapore, a large percentage are domestic workers who seldom have the option of becoming citizens.
No matter where they live, Indonesians prefer to live with family members. Those in the diaspora often live apart from their families, something that takes them out of their comfort zone. They believe in showing respect to their elders and authority figures.
Indonesians like hot, spicy food, like what they are used to in their own country. There are plenty of hot chilis in Indonesian cooking. Some of their food is sweet, because of the coconut and sugar that is often part of their dishes. Indonesian restaurants are popular in Singapore.
Indonesians in Singapore love to celebrate. They have both religious and non-religious celebrations for life events that bring together entire communities. The biggest Indonesians celebration is the Tong Tong Fair.
Most Indonesians are Sunni Muslims, though there is a large Christian minority among the ethnic Javanese and others. The only country where Indonesians are considered unreached is Vietnam. They can be used as a mission force to Muslims wherever they live.
Indonesians in Singapore need the spiritual hunger it will take to be fully dedicated to the Lord of lords.
Pray for the Lord to provide them with all they need to thrive spiritually and materially.
Pray that Indonesians in the diaspora will put their identity in Jesus Christ, the one who offers dignity, purpose, and eternal salvation for all who call on his name.
Pray for Indonesians in Singapore to disciple others, especially those from unreached Muslim and Buddhist communities.
Scripture Prayers for the Indonesian in Singapore.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesians
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/indonesia/articles/11-things-you-should-know-about-indonesian-culture
https://seasia.co/2023/07/24/why-are-thousands-of-indonesians-choosing-to-become-singapore-citizens
https://whatsnewindonesia.com/others/feature/lifestyle/10-things-you-should-know-about-indonesian-culture
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