teak and plywood.
• Indonesian textile and apparel
manufacturers have surpassed in-
ternational standards with ISO
9000 and 9001 certifications. The
US imports knit and woven ap-
parel made of cotton and synthetic
blends, footwear, and Indonesian
batik, which is the trademark of
Indonesia’s textile industry.
• In October 2015, Indonesia and
the U.S. agreed to expand and en-
hance its cooperation into a Stra-
tegic Partnership which focuses on
six areas of cooperation: Maritime
Cooperation; Defense Coopera-
tion; Economic Growth and De-
velopment; Energy Cooperation;
Increasing Cooperation on Global
and Regional Issues; and People to
People Contacts. (https://www.
embassyofindonesia.org/index.
php/bilateral-relations/)
2. What are some of the Indonesian
contributions to lifestyle in the U.S?
• Tempeh, a fermented soybean
cake sold in health food stores, was
developed by an Indonesian fer-
mentation technique.
• The Batik of Indonesia based on
applying a wax-resist dyeing to the
cloth is among the best known ba-
tik fashions.
• Shiva-Buddha Temples found in
San Antonio, TX and other places
in the US, are based on the Hin-
du-Buddhist religious doctrine
developed in ancient Java to pro-
mote religious tolerance between
Shivaist and Buddhist.
• Bioplastic cassava, a biodegradable
plastics made from cassava starch,
was invented by Avani Eco startup
based in Bali.
• Indonesian Americans predomi-
nantly practice Christianity. Some
practice Islam, Hindu Dharma.
badminton player
o Chris Limahelu, American
football player
o Tom Mastny, baseball player,
Cleveland Indians and Florida
Marlins
o Joey Alexander, jazz pianist and
pianist child prodigy
o Michelle Branch, Grammy-
winning singer and songwriter
o Mark-Paul Gosselaar, actor
who was lead in 1998 film Dead
Man on Campus and a variety of
television shows
o Tania Gunadi, Indonesian-born
Hollywood actress who is best
known for her roles in The Jetsons
(2017), Scooby Doo (2016), Snow
• A variety of restaurants serving In-
Bride (2015), and other films.
donesian cuisine can be found in
o
Karenina Sunny Halim, mod-
Houston and other major cities.
el, Miss Indonesia at Miss World
• Although many notable Indone-
2009 who placed in top 5 for Miss
sian Americans have made con-
Beauty with a purpose.
tributions to our entertainment,
o
Steven Ho, martial artist and
business, sports and lifestyle, here
actor who is well-known for his
are a few highlights:
stunt work as Donatello in Teenage
o Julia S. Gouw, President of East
Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of
West Bancorp
the Ooze (1991) and Teenage Mu-
o Sehat Sutardja, CEO of Mar-
tant Ninja Turtles III (1993), and his
vell Technology Group
role as “Chan” in Mortal Kombat
o Ivan Taslimson, Microsoft ex-
(1995).
ecutive & Solstice Group co-
o
Rory Leidelmeyer, bodybuild-
founder
er and stuntman who was former
o Rudy Gunawan, world cham-
Mr. America and appeared in Sha-
pion badminton player
quille O’Neal film Kazaam.
o Tony Gunawan, world cham-
pion, Olympic gold medalist, and
3. What are some of the Indonesian
contributions to American culture?
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