Introduction:

Indonesia has lots of custom, which is symbolized by Bhineka Tunggal Ika. We as young generation of Indonesia must keep those culture before they are claimed by other counties. Batik and Wayang have been stated in the World Genius Book of Record as Indonesian pure culture. However, what about the millions other cultures?

As a Miss Indonesia want to be, you must have high intelligence, good out looking and behavior because a Miss Indonesia represents Indonesian.

Task:

You are the candidate of Miss Indonesia who has to introduce Indonesian culture to International. Being a Miss Indonesia, it means that you became Ambassador Nations in various events at national forums and internationally to introduce Indonesia, Tourism, Culture, Economy, and Commodity Trade of Indonesia. You are assigned to plan a week tour package around Indonesia, which is very competitive among candidates. In principle, the package should offer extensive tour to places of interest and cultural events. It should also offer the best accommodation, food and transportation. The package should also offer one or more customs that are not popular enough which will be visited.

1. Create a description as clear as possible about the Indonesian culture so that it will attract tourists to come to Indonesia. The main information to be included in the text is: transportation, accommodation and food, places/events to visit, and souvenir. You can also include additional services of your own choice to add the value of your package. Describe in detail the destination from day 1 to day 6.

2. Present your work in slides of PowerPoint. In the presentation, you are given 10 minutes to explain it clearly.

Process:

Search the information from websites the links of which are provided below. As you search the web pages, note down important information that you need for your text.

Decide the kinds of transport, accommodation and food, places/events to visit, and souvenir that you want to offer in your tour package. Bear in mind that you should keep your package competitive.

Transportation

http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/

http://www.merpati.co.id/

http://www2.lionair.co.id/

http://adamair-indonesia.blogspot.com/

Accommodation and Food

http://home.alphalink.com.au/~grum/accomodation.htm

http://www.asiarooms.com/en/indonesia/makassar.html?gclid=CLT4ldG8_KECFRJDgwoddmJ8FA&curr=IDR&pv=GOOG_43245ID

http://www.booking.com/city/id/medan.en.html?aid=306395;label=medan-9vuPA05ABW_vOoWszslJbwS4973391029;ws=&gclid=CLmsjoLA_KECFR5OgwodOnELDg

http://www.booking.com/city/id/jakarta.en.html?aid=306395;label=jakarta-DmBQbXww8VG3IHpugz7SKAS4240565129;ws=&gclid=CObeoa3A_KECFRJDgwoddmJ8FA

Places of Interest, Cultural Events & Souvenir

http://melayuonline.com/eng/bookreview/read/109/the-nias-people-cultural-identity-within-the-stone

http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/bali/sukawati.html

http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/paulandton/1/1248091191/tpod.html

http://www.indo.com/culture/cremation.html

http://www.javatourism.com/index.php?Page=1292

Evaluation:

1. The text (total: 60 points)

• Clarity (20 points) Concise choice of vocabulary and sentence structures
• Accuracy (20 points) Correct information based on the information at the suggested websites
• Presentation (20 points) Interesting layout with effective pictures and illustration to enhance clarity and attractiveness

2. The oralpresentation (total: 40 points)

• Pronunciation (10 points) Intelligible pronunciation with accurate stress and intonation
• Fluency (10 points) Smooth flow of ideas from opening, body, and closure of the presentation
• Body language (10 points) Effective use of body language to enhance the attention from the audience
• Use of visual aid (10 points) Effective use of visual aids to improve the clarity of the presentation

Conclusion:

You are now ready to offer your tour package. The next thing to think about is how the information of your offer can be accessed by prospective visitors. That wouldbe your next task though. For now, you can celebrate your success in this project.

Acknowledgment:

I would like to thank to the owners or copyright holders of the following websites from which the resources of this WebQuest are cited:

http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/

http://www.merpati.co.id/

http://www2.lionair.co.id/

http://adamair-indonesia.blogspot.com/