Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine December 2017 | Page 87

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As a nation, Indonesia is home to great diversity, from its
natural resources to the many cultures found across the
archipelago. It is also home to one of the world’s most diverse
culinary scenes, thanks to its history as a melting pot for trade
between different nations of the world.
The country’s geographical location made
Indonesia a strategic site for world trade,
and so it is no surprise that its cuisine has
flourished to offer an extensive selection
of delicacies.
The assimilation of foreign food cultures
over the centuries h