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Filling: Soto mie Bogor is characterized by the dominance of ramen-style noodles instead of vermicelli or glass noodles. (Wikimedia Commons/Gunawan Kartapranata)

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Elements: The colorful Ulos is sometimes decorated with beads or sequins in its modern versions. (Wikimedia Commons/Maula039)

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Unique: The famous KEAlivelaughlove's Indomie clutch as seen on fashion influencer Ayla Dimitri. (Courtesy of KEAlivelaughlove)

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Variety: West Sumatra's rendition of satay is lathered with a thick curry sauce and served with rice cakes. (Shutterstock/Ariyani Tedjo)

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Compulsory condiment: Sambal, in one of its many forms, is a must-have on any Indonesian dining table. (Unsplash/Fahrizal Saugi)

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Perfect partner: Despite its small size, Kia Picanto packs quite a punch. (Courtesy of Kia)

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Top tips: If you find it hard to muster the motivation to exercise at home, creating a designated workout area may do the trick. (Unsplash/Cole Keister)

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Cultural heritage: According to Sobat Budaya, an initiative focused on promoting Indonesia's diverse culture, more than 1,000 batik motifs and patterns exist across the archipelago. (Unsplash/Mahmur Marganti)

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World-renowned: A globally renowned delicacy, rendang is also one of Lebaran's special treats. (JP/OHMG)

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Vibrant colors: Nurzahra sports a casual and bright collection for Idul Fitri. (Jakarta Fashion Week/Bobo Firmansyah)

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Variations: Indonesia has many treats, from savory to sweet. However, some are identical to special ocassion only, such as Ramadan. (Unsplash/Fikri Rasyid)

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Pinch by pinch: Inspired by the Dutch’s fluffy dessert poffertjes, 'kue cubit' (pinch cake) are mini round cakes sold by street vendors near schools or traditional markets. (Kompas/Shutterstock/Ariyani Tedjo)

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