Indonesia,comprising Of more than 17,000 islands, is the largest archipelagic country in the world. Lying in the middle of the equator line, between the Pacific and the Hindi Oceans, Indonesia is blessed with tropical forests and abundant natural resourcesm rich volcanoes and natural springs from Sabang to Merauke. With its many forms of wildlife and fertile soils, the nation produces a vast array of spices, which have been actively traded in the commodity market along with gold and silver. Indonesia is a truly hidden pearl in the heart of the tropics.

As an agricultural nation, Indonesians rely heavily on rice (Oryza Sativa) production. The Indonesians embrace the rice philosophy as a wisdom principal. On top of being the major staple food, it embodies the culture of patience and humbleness, as the paddy plant "bows" lower as it grows heavier.

Apart from its natural resources,. The balance of these two concepts is the true beauty, which in ancient Javanese proverb is called "Rupasampat Wahyabiantara"