National Identity in Indonesia
📌 National identity is crucial for a sovereign state to be recognized by others and to maintain its existence and continuity.
🛡️ National identity provides authority (kewibawaan) and honor to the nation, and serves to unite the people.
🔄 Indonesian national identity is categorized into two types: primary identity (ethnic/innate) and secondary identity (formed by mutual agreement).

Primary National Identity (Ethnic Identity)
🏝️ A foreign observer described Indonesia as a "real paradise not just a story" due to its extraordinary natural wealth and diversity.
🍎 Indonesia offers an unparalleled variety of fruits, vegetables, tubers, spices, and flowers compared to regions like Europe, North America, or the Middle East.
🍜 The diversity in food is immense, with hundreds of thousands of food variants across the archipelago, exemplified by numerous types of *soto* and *bakso*.
👂 Indonesia offers diverse auditory experiences, including recitations, church bells, dangdut koplo, rock concerts, and gamelan, which might require headsets elsewhere.

Secondary National Identity (Agreed Identity)
🏛️ The foundation of secondary identity began with the National Awakening in 1908 and culminated in the Proclamation of Independence on August 17, 1945.
🌐 As a fully sovereign nation, Indonesia possesses two forms of secondary identity: physical/symbolic and non-physical (Jati Diri).
🚩 Physical/Symbolic identities include the Merah Putih flag, the Indonesian language, the Garuda bird emblem, and the "Indonesia Raya" national anthem (regulated by Law No. 24 of 2009).
💖 The non-physical identity, or the nation's character (*jati diri*), is embodied by Pancasila, representing the fundamental values and governing philosophy of the Indonesian people.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ National identity's primary role is ensuring recognition and maintaining the nation's survival among other global entities.
➡️ Gratitude for Indonesia's inherent wealth (climate, resources, culture) is emphasized, prompting reflection on why some citizens fail to appreciate it.
➡️ Pancasila serves as the core non-physical identity, shaping the character and principles of Indonesian society.

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