WW: Mini Me, Batik, and Room XX Palais des Nations

Coming back to Geneva. for series of UN Human Rights Council meetings, I had so much fun exploring this place again.

Palais des Nations is truly one incredible place. 
I have been coming back here and forth and still be amazed by its ageless beauty. 
Sitting as the UN Office or the European headquarters, this palace-turn-into-office has been one of the jewels of the city of Geneva.

I spent most of my time at Room XX, or the Alliance of Civilization Room.
Commissioned by the Government of Spain, this room has uber unique and incredible ceiling! Take a look a it.

The ceiling of Room XX, Palais des Nations

UN Human Rights Council has conducted so many meetings in this very room.
In a year, UN HRC has 3 sessions, that is es every February - March, June-July, and September. Let alone other related meetings at the UN HRC, which take around 42 weeks in a year. Full calendar indeed. 

Here are some photos of Mini Me, Batik, and Room XX Palais des Nations


Before we start the meeting

During the meeting

My favorite lanyard

This year, Indonesia is not the member of UN HRC.
We are campaigning to be the member for 2020 - 2022.
It is indeed a tough campaign as we have 5 candidates,- Indonesia, Marshall Islands, Iraq, South Korea, and Japan -  for 4 seats representing Asia Pacific.
Wish us luck, dear friends.


Mini me is also enjoying the meeting, I dare say.
She's been traveling along with me and shares many sleepless night during the preparation as well as the meeting itself.



I have the priviledge to wear my purple-and-green Batik cape from Galeri Batik Avara (check their Facebook and Instagram accounts, please :)) this time.
I have been a great fan of their work, particularly the Batik Cape.
My hand-written Madura Batik, in deep purple and green, looks great with the combination in 2 tone purple.
Matching jelly-fish earrings from @uniqlykamea (check it on Instagram) are match-form-heaven for this cape.

Well, I will be back with more stories from Geneve and meanwhile, wishing you all a great week ahead!



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Buku Dongeng Anak Muslim tentang Alam Semesta

Cerita Anak Muslim tentang Alam Semesta by Fita Chakra

"Ma, what is mata air? eyes of the water?"  Obi asked me one afternoon.
Eyes of the water? no, dek. That’s the spring, dek. It’s where the water comes from" I answered with a smile.
"Kalau alam semesta? lanjut Obi.
"The universe, dek.. you know!" This time Bo, Obi's brother, answered the question.
"What are you reading, dek?"
"It's the new book from you, ma. Buku Dongeng Anak Muslim tentang Alam Semesta" Obi answered and read the title of the book out loud, dengan aksen lucu perpaduan bahasa Indonesia dan  Bahasa Inggris.
"Do you like it, dek?" tanya saya kembali.
"I love it ma!" 



Sore itu aku sedang memasak makanan kesenangan anak-anak, semur bola-bola daging. Obi, putri bungsuku, sedang asyik membaca buku di meja makan. Dan kali ini, buku Dongeng Anak Muslim menjadi pilihannya. Sambil membaca, Obi kerap menanyakan berbagai kosa kata baru yang ia baca di buku. Sesekali aku dan Bo, abang Obi, menterjemahkan kata-kata itu dalam Bahasa Inggris. Banyak celetukan lucu saat kami mencoba membantu Obi meneert cerita yang ada di buku ini, Malamnya, Obi lanjut menyelesaikan buku ini di kamar, sambil menikmati ahir pekan kami.

look who seriously finish the book..I guess that's too close, dek :)

Ada yang sudah baca buku Dongeng Anak Muslim?
Aku dan anak-anak sudah!

Buku ini bagus lho, baik untuk anak-anak maupun kita orang dewasa.
Buku karya Fita Chakra ini sangat menarik  karena 10 cerita pendek yang ada di dalamnya jelas tuturkan berbagai fenomena alam dan penjelasannya di Al-Quran, lengkap dengan surah dan ayatnya. Cerita-cerita yang disajikan pendek, tapi banyak pesan baik yang mudah dimengerti,  Selain itu, ilustrasinya juga lucu dan menarik, thanks to Fransisca Ayu, Hilman Makhlufm Lanting Studio dan Maureen Monitan. Oya, Sebagian royalti buku ini juga akan disumbangkan ke Taman Bacaan Masyarakat lho. Keren bangeeet kan?

Salah satu cerita favorit Obi adalah Rahasia Lebah. Obi memang suka dengan lebah yang kalau di gambar, menurut Obi, super cute. Karena memang menggemaskan dengan garis hitam dan kuningnya. Awalnya Obi sempat takut dengan lebah, namun kemudian setelah tau lebih banyak tentang bintang menakjubkan ini, Obi pun tidak takut lagi. Bahkan kita jadi tau beberapa rahasia menarik seputar lebah. Bahkan Al-Quran khusus bercerita tentang lebah di Sarah An Nahl [16]: 68 - 69. 

Mari kita jaga alam sekitar kita..

Lain halnya dengan Abang Bo.
Karena dia suka dengan pesawat, Bo menikmati cerita Pesawat Prince Ramazan yang sarat pesan baik, Beata kita harus selalu belajar, bekerja keras dan tidak mudah putus asa untuk menggapai cita-cita, namun tidak pernah lupa bahwa semua terjadi karena kehendak-Nya. Surah Ar - Rahman [55]: 33 mengingatkan kita semua mengenai kekuatan dan izin Allah SWT. 


Sementara aku suka banget dengan cerita Berbagi Kekayaan Laut
Mungkin karena aku suka banget dengan laut dan keindahan alam di bawah laut yang memang luar biasa. Aku suka dengan cerita dan ilustrasi di bagian ini, Apalagi ada cuplikan surah An-Nahl [16]: 14 yang ingatkan kita akan kekayaan laut yang diciptakan oleh-Nya agar kita cukup dan selalu bersyukur. Dan salah satu cara terbaik untuk bersyukur adalah saling berbagi dengan mereka yang membutuhkan.

Berbagi Kekayan Laut
Masih banyak lagi cerita menarik yang bisa dinikmati dari buku ini

For my kids, Bo et Obi, this book shows interesting part of science related to the Holy Quran. We had fun exploring the natural phenomena on earth, in the sky, under the water, and surrounding us. Really a fun way of learning about the nature and important references in Al-Quran.



Jadi, tunggu apa lagi. Ayo segera dapatkan buku ini ya di toko buku terdekat.
Enjoy the stories!


  

Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, My Heartsie Girls and Friends

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WW: Back to Geneva

Back to Geneva for meetings and boy, how I miss this place!
Its ageless beauty still mesmerizes me, no matter how many times I have come and visited this lovely city.
Being a United Nations European headquarters, Geneva has been bustling with vibrant international spirit, although its tradition is still well-maintained.

So here are some photos I took during my visit to Geneva.
I took the liberty to stroll around Lac Leman, or Lake Geneva, on Sunday, before I had those back-breaking series of meetings at Palais des Nations.


Jet d'eau or the famous water fountain in Geneva is indeed the main attraction, beside the clear water of the lake and beautiful blue sky. 





the swans and the ducks were happily swimming around

Cheers from mini me


one beautiful Sunday

the Brunswick monument

Jet d'Eau..seen from bain des Paquis..


I also walked to the Old Town or Vieille Ville to enjoy St. Pierre chatedral, Les Armoures and the City Hall. I will happily share more stories as well as my itinerary in Geneva if you want to explore it by foot.

Me and Les Armoures..

St. Pierre Cathedral..

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