Indonesian Mother's Day

Today is Mother's Day in my country, Indonesia. Me and my brother; we usually celebrate it, at least just give our mother a flower or other gift. In the early morning, I wrote a poem (actually I took it from an Indonesian song :P) and bought her some beatiful flowers. My brother helped me as a money donor. :D

 Hey, by the way, my brother just gave my mother a big gift, he was announced that he has passed the exam of lawyer by PERADI (Perhimpunan Advokat Indonesia). And finally, he is officially became a lawyer! :)

A Copy Cat Poem For My Mother

Flower Shop

Wrapping Flower Bouquet

Me, My Mom, and My Brother.

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Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly in March, April, or May. Indonesia celebrates its Mother’s Day, known as Hari Ibu, on Dec. 22. 

Indonesia’s Mother’s Day contains many historical, philosophical and cultural meanings. It is the day of the first Indonesian Women’s Congress held on Dec. 22-26 in 1928, in Yogyakarta.

The Congress passed an important resolution calling for improvements to women’s access to education, the provision of better information at the time of marriage and on women’s divorce rights.

The idea to make the day official started during the third Indonesian Women’s Congress in 1938. In the spirit of national integration, the Congress led to the formation of a federation known as Kongres Wanita Indonesia (KOWANI), a broad-based umbrella organization of more than 75 women’s organizations.

Feminist organizations in Indonesia have existed since 1912 with the formation of the first women’s organization, Poetri Mardika, and inspired by Indonesian heroines of the 19th century who promoted women’s rights and fought against colonialism, such as Raden Adjeng Kartini, Tri Buana Tungga Dewi, Martha Christina Tiahahu, Cut Nyak Dhien, Cut Meutia, Maria Walanda Maramis, Dewi Sartika, Nyai Ahmad Dahlan, Rasuna Said and Nyi Ageng Serang.

Indonesia’s Mother’s Day originally aimed to celebrate the spirit of Indonesian women and to improve the condition of the nation. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated by expressing love and gratitude
to mothers.

People always associate it with wearing national dresses, holding various competitions and allowing mothers to be free from their routine daily duties at home.

The role of mothers is highly treasured. We could not imagine how a family would be without mothers performing their roles and responsibilities. There are countless tasks that fall to mothers, from birthing, nursing, diapering, nose-wiping and nurturing.

Nothing compares to what mothers do daily. What they do is priceless and dignified. An Islamic adage says that “heaven lies at Mother’s feet”.

This implies children be obedient and respectful to their mothers because mothers always want and pray for the best for their children.

On this precious Mother’s Day, let us respect and love our mothers more and more. Their love keeps showering their families every single second. Selamat Hari Ibu.

Source: The Jakarta Post