CARRIBEAN KARIBIA

 

In Haitian Creole, "Thank you" is: 5 Juli 2026

• Mèsi — Thank you (most common)

• Mèsi anpil — Thank you very much

• Mèsi anpil anpil — Thank you so, so much

Pronunciation:

• Mèsi → MEH-see

• Mèsi anpil → MEH-see ahn-PEEL

Example:

• Mèsi pou èd ou. — Thank you for your help 🇭🇹

The Caribbean is a region made up of islands in the Caribbean Sea, along with a few nearby mainland countries. It is known for its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, diverse cultures, and colonial history. 5 Juli 2026

Independent Caribbean countries:

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Bahamas

• Barbados

• Cuba

• Dominica

• Dominican Republic

• Grenada

• Haiti

• Jamaica

• Saint Kitts and Nevis

• Saint Lucia

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

• Trinidad and Tobago

There are also territories in the Caribbean that belong to other countries, such as Puerto Rico (United States), Aruba (Kingdom of the Netherlands), and several British and French overseas territories.

What makes Haiti unique? 🇭🇹

• It was originally a French colony known as Saint-Domingue.

• Haiti became the first independent Black republic in the world in 1804 after the successful Haitian Revolution.

• It is the only country founded through a successful slave revolution, making it one of the most significant nations in world history.

• It shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic.

• The official languages are Haitian Creole and French.

• Haiti is home to Citadelle Laferrière, one of the largest fortresses in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Haitian culture is known for its vibrant art, music (especially kompa), cuisine, and rich traditions.

• Although Haiti has faced major challenges—including earthquakes, political instability, and economic hardship—it remains one of the most historically important countries in the Caribbean due to its influence on the global fight against slavery and colonialism.

ROTARY CALENDAR 📆

 

ROTARY CALENDAR 📆 5 Juli 2026

& JADWAL RAPAT & TOPIK

ROTARY CALENDAR PRESIDEN STELLANI & JADWAL RAPAT RCYM 📆 

JULY 2027 

13 Juli sudah presiden baru 

JUNE 2027

RI : rotary fellowship month, year end ( transition ke presiden baru) 

Event : club assembly, BCO ( alternative 1 ), hari lahir pancasila ( 1 ), tahun baru islam Hijriah ( 6 ) 

June 1 ==> tanggal merah tapi ga related. Mau tetap atau pindah tgl 8 (?) 

June 15

June 29 : BCO 

Unique event : 

👨‍👩‍👧 June 1 – Global Day of Parents

🚴 June 3 – World Bicycle Day

⚔️ June 6 – Russian Language Day

🌊 June 8 – World Oceans Day

⚽ June 14 – World Blood Donor Day (WHO)

🧘 June 21 – International Day of Yoga

🎶 June 21 – World Music Day (not a UN observance)

🌸 June 23 – International Women in Engineering Day (not a UN observance)

🌐 June 27 – Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day

MEI 2027

RI : youth service month : didedikasikan untuk rotaract dan interact kita

Event : hari buruh ( 1), kenaikan Yesus Kristus ( 6), idul adha ( 16), waisak ( 20 ) 

May 11 ==> pas ultah sua ini pasti pamit karena ada acara keluarga pastinya.. Atau tetap rapat (?) Acara diubah (?) ==> kasi gift 🎁(?) 

May 18

Unique event :

👷 May 1 – International Workers' Day (widely observed worldwide, but not an official UN observance)

🌍 May 2 – World Tuna Day

📰 May 3 – World Press Freedom Day (UNESCO)

🌐 May 5 – World Portuguese Language Day (UNESCO)

🐝 May 20 – World Bee Day

🌱 May 20 – World Metrology Day (not a UN observance)

🍵 May 21 – International Tea Day

🌍 May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity

⚽ May 25 – World Football Day

🥔 May 30 – International Day of Potato

🚭 May 31 – World No Tobacco Day (WHO)

APRIL 2027

RI : maternal and child health month

Event : ultah RCYM 2 April 

April 13 ==>perayaaan ultah RCYM + pembagian result award

April 27

Unique event :

💙 April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day

⚽ April 6 – International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

🌍 April 7 – World Health Day (WHO)

🌐 April 21 – World Creativity and Innovation Day

🌎 April 22 – International Mother Earth Day

📚 April 23 – World Book and Copyright Day (UNESCO)

🇬🇧 April 23 – English Language Day

🇪🇸 April 23 – Spanish Language Day

🦟 April 25 – World Malaria Day (WHO)

💡 April 26 – World Intellectual Property Day (WIPO)

🌍 April 30 – International Jazz Day (UNESCO)

MARET 2027

RI : water, sanitation, and hygiene month

Event : nyepi ( 9), idul fitri lebaran (9-10) , jumat Agung ( 26), Paskah ( 28 ) 

Maret 9 ==> lebaran, libur tidak ideal untuk rapat, ganti tanggal 16

Maret 16 => meeting

Maret 30

Unique event :

♀️ March 8 – International Women's Day

🌊 March 14 – International Day of Action for Rivers (not a UN observance)

➗ March 14 – International Day of Mathematics (UNESCO) and Pi Day

😴 March 14 – World Sleep Day (date varies; not a UN observance)

🍀 March 17 – St. Patrick's Day

👥 March 20 – International Day of Happiness

🌳 March 21 – International Day of Forests

🌍 March 22 – World Water Day

☁️ March 23 – World Meteorological Day

🌙 Ramadan (may begin in March depending on the Islamic calendar)

FEBRUARI 2027

RI : Peacebuilding and conflict prevention month

Event : imlek (6), valentine🌹(14 ), rotary anniversary (23 ) 

Februari 2

Februari 16

Februari 23 rotary anniversary :: bisa jadi dilaksanakan rentang 27 sabtu atau 28 minggu. Sehingga tanggal 2 tidak efektif untuk rapat, next rapat 9 Maret

Sun never sets ==> zoom online di RI. Baiknya datang karena dapat sertifikat 

Unique event :

🎗️ February 4 – World Cancer Day (led by the Union for International Cancer Control; officially recognized by the UN)

7 February sudah mulai bulan puasa hari pertama

🌐 February 10 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science

📻 February 13 – World Radio Day (UNESCO)

JANUARI 2027

RI : vocational service month

Event : tahun baru 

Januari 5 ==> isra mi'raj

Januari 19

Unique event :

🕊️ January 4 – World Braille Day

🤗 January 21 – International Hug Day 

🌿 January 26 – International Day of Clean Energy

Activities: self hugs 

DECEMBER 2026

RI : disease prevention and treatment month

Event : natal / Christmas fellowship 

December 8

December 22

Unique event : 

🩺 December 1 – World AIDS Day

♿ December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities

🌱 December 5 – World Soil Day (FAO)

✈️ December 7 – International Civil Aviation Day (ICAO)

🌍 December 9 – International Anti-Corruption Day

🏔️ December 11 – International Mountain Day

🍵 December 12 – International Tea Day

NOVEMBER 2026 

RI : rotary foundation month

November 10

November 24 

Unique event :

🕊️ November 14 – World Diabetes Day (recognized by the UN; led by the International Diabetes Federation and WHO)

🚽 November 19 – World Toilet Day

👶 November 20 – World Children's Day

🐟 November 21 – World Fisheries Day (internationally observed, not a UN day)

📺 November 21 – World Television Day

OKTOBER 2026

RI : economic dan community development month 

Event : Halloween🎃👻🍬, world polio day ( 24 ) 

October 13

October 27 ==> October 24 end polio hari sabtu. Kemungkinan dirayakan minggu Oktober 25. Jadi Oktober 27 tidak ideal untuk meeting

Unique event :

☕ October 1 – International Day of Older Persons

😊 October 2 – International Day of Non-Violence

🌍 First Friday of October – World Smile Day (not a UN observance)

👩‍🏫 October 5 – World Teachers' Day (UNESCO)

👧 October 11 – International Day of the Girl Child

🍽️ October 16 – World Food Day (FAO)

🎬 October 27 – World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (UNESCO)

SEPTEMBER 2026

RI : basic education and literacy month 

Event : bulan maria 

September 1 

September 15

September 29

Unique event :

🕊️ September 5 – International Day of Charity

📚 September 8 – International Literacy Day (UNESCO)

👂 September 23 – International Day of Sign Languages

🌊 Last week of September – World Maritime Day (International Maritime Organization (IMO); exact date varies each year)

🏞️ September 27 – World Tourism Day (UN Tourism)

🍽️ September 29 – International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FAO)

AGUSTUS 2026 

RI : membership and new club development month 🍸👯🎶

Event : hari kemerdekaan Indonesia🇮🇩 ( 17 ) 

Agustus 4 meeting kedua malioboro. Kasi kesempatan untuk Yusuf ngomong? ( idealnya di meeting kedua) 

Agustus 18 meeting ketiga malioboro / DG visit tanggal belom ditentukan :: idealnya sekalian induction (?) Tapi kurang 1 meeting lagi sih.. 

Unique event :

August 1 – ✍️ World Wide Web Day – Celebrates the invention and impact of the World Wide Web.

August 9 – 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples – Honors Indigenous cultures, rights, and contributions

August 13 – 👈 International Left-Handers Day – Celebrates left-handed people and raises awareness of challenges they may face.

August 26 – 🐶 International Dog Day – Celebrates dogs and encourages pet adoption.

JULY 2026 

July 2 Rapat pembahasan reboisasi + ajakan untuk jalan pagi + DG visit 

July 7 BCO Malioboro

July 21 meeting pertama malioboro :: undang mey, yusuf, dan siapapun yang mau hadir untuk guest

==> bagusnya speaker 🔊nya yang terkait coklat atau friendship👭

Unique event worldwide : 

July 7 – World Chocolate Day 🍫 ==> bisa lewat tukaran coklat ==> 

July 30 – International Day of Friendship 🤝 ==> bisa lewat pakai kertas notes 📝lalu tulis 1 kata positif untuk masing masing orang. Siapkan wadah 

JUNE 2026

June 21 Farewell Dinner Inbound Outbound

June 28 BCO Area

June 29 40 tahun Mataram 

June 30 club assembly🍸👯🎶

Speaker 

PP Elly : kerajinan tangan ✋ 

Bu Dita : sponsorship 

Pak Rafael : tentang orang dan perekrutan 

Ibu Coca cola 

Coklat monggo

LUCIFERIAN

 

Luciferian Luciferianism (belief system) 😈📚 is a modern spiritual or philosophical movement that views "Lucifer" as a symbol of enlightenment, knowledge, independence, and personal growth rather than necessarily as a literal devil. Many Luciferians emphasize:

1. 🧠 Critical thinking and the pursuit of knowledge.

1. 🔥 Personal responsibility and self-improvement.

1. 🌟 Individual freedom and self-determination.

BOARD CHANGE OVER AREA 2026

 

BCO BOARD CHANGE OVER 2026 27 June 2026

Di backdrop depan 27 June 2026

With Yessi & di Panggung

With Bu Nansi

DOMITIAN GATE HIERAPOLIS PAMUKKALE TURKIYE

in front of the ancient Domitian Gate in the historical city of Hierapolis, located in Turkey 16 May 2026

The Domitian Gate (also frequently referred to as the Frontinus Gate) located at the northern entrance of the ancient city of Hierapolis... 

Purpose Domitian Gate : It served as the primary, grand entrance to the city of Hierapolis. It was built as a demonstration of Roman power and imperial loyalty.

Construction Domitian Gate: The gate was constructed between AD 84 and 86. It was commissioned by the Roman proconsul of Asia, Sextus Julius Frontinus, and dedicated to the Emperor Domitian, hence its name.

CITY HALL Beyoğlu Municipality BEYOGLU

 

Beyoğlu Municipality 19 May 2026

Beyoğlu Municipality building, also known as the Beyoğlu City Hall, constructed in 1885, the building served as the first town hall in Istanbul and was designed with influences from Parisian architecture. It is located in the European district of Beyoğlu, near Şişhane Square and not far from Istiklal Avenue. Istanbul itu unik karena kotanya ada di dua benua: Eropa dan Asia, dipisahkan oleh Bosphorus.

• Beyoğlu → sisi Eropa
• Kadıköy, Üsküdar → sisi Asia

This street scene is located in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul near the Galata Tower

CANCER ZODIAC ASTROLOGY ♋🦀

 

CANCER ZODIAC ASTROLOGY ♋🦀

zodiak Cancer, sering diasosiasikan dengan karakter hangat, perhatian, family-oriented, lembut tapi kuat ❤️

Pengalaman pribadi : mereka biasanya lebih suka di rumah, urus anak, beres beres rumah 🏡🏠, ibu rumah tangga. Bukan tipe yang cari uang / agresif ke bisnis. Lebih ke pasif

Cancer di 5th house, secara astrologi biasanya tema besarnya adalah: ekspresi diri yang emosional, kreatif, hangat, dan sangat dari hati 🌙✨

Rumah ke-5 sering dikaitkan dengan:
🎨 kreativitas
❤️ romansa & cara jatuh cinta
🎭 self-expression
👶 anak-anak
🎉 kesenangan & hobi

Saat Cancer (Moon-ruled) ada di sini, interpretasi umum:

🌷 Kreativitas yang personal
Lebih suka menciptakan sesuatu yang punya makna emosional. Bisa tertarik ke seni, dekorasi, fotografi, menulis, memasak, fashion, atau membuat orang merasa nyaman.

💌 Romantis dan nurturing
Dalam cinta sering menunjukkan perhatian lewat tindakan kecil, mengingat detail, memberi rasa aman. Biasanya tidak terlalu suka hubungan yang terlalu dingin atau superficial.

🏡 Bahagia lewat suasana hangat
Senang momen yang cozy, keluarga, makan bersama, tradisi, atau aktivitas yang terasa “rumah”.

👶 Tema anak / membimbing
Kalau tertarik dengan anak-anak, sering ada gaya yang protektif, suportif, atau menikmati peran mengajar dan membina.

🌊 Mood memengaruhi ekspresi diri
Kadang sangat ekspresif saat hati nyaman, tapi bisa menarik diri saat tidak merasa aman secara emosional.

ROMAN EMPRESS MESSALINA

 

Valeria Messalina, the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius 20 June 2026

https://youtu.be/eEeKrLn8AuU?si=LqEV_rqxViuQw-lN

1. Rise to Power

Born into the heart of the Roman aristocracy, Messalina was a great-granddaughter of the Emperor Augustus. She married Claudius—who was significantly older and viewed as an unlikely candidate for the throne—long before he became Emperor. When Claudius was unexpectedly named Emperor in 41 AD, Messalina was elevated to the status of Empress, wielding considerable influence over the imperial court.

2. The Controversial Reputation

Ancient sources—most notably Tacitus, Suetonius, and Juvenal—painted a sensationalized picture of Messalina. They described her as:

• A Political Manipulator: Orchestrating the downfall of rivals and using her position to hoard wealth and influence.

• The Subject of Scandal: Allegations of extreme sexual promiscuity dominated her biography, with stories ranging from secret encounters in the imperial palace to claims that she frequented public brothels under a pseudonym.

3. The Fatal Overreach

In 48 AD, while Claudius was away in Ostia, Messalina committed the ultimate act of political defiance: she publicly married her lover, the handsome senator Gaius Silius. Whether this was a genuine attempt to seize the throne or a reckless act of bravado remains a subject of historical debate. Regardless, the move backfired. Fearing that the Emperor might forgive his wife, his advisors moved quickly to secure her death. When Claudius returned, he was persuaded to order her execution, and she was killed in the Gardens of Lucullus at the age of approximately 28. 

4. Historical Legacy: Fact vs. Fiction

Following her death, the Senate imposed damnatio memoriae, ordering that her name be erased from public records and her statues destroyed.

Modern historians, however, suggest that the "Messalina" we know from ancient texts may be largely a construct of political propaganda. In a male-dominated society, powerful women were often subjected to extreme vilification if they challenged the patriarchal status quo. 

BAYEZID II MOSQUE & GRAND BAZAAR

Bayezid II Mosque, an early 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey...It is situated in Beyazıt Square, adjacent to the Grand Bazaar and Istanbul University 🎓19 May 2026..

Mahmutpasa Kapisi gate at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey. 19 May 2026

Dalamnya.. 

main entrance gate of Universitas Istanbul University, located in Beyazıt Square on the historic peninsula of Istanbul, Turkey. 19 May 2026 

The university is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the country, with roots tracing back to 1453.

Istanbul Pilavcisi Degirmencioglu 19 May 2026

UZBEKISTAN

 

From owl 🦉 18 June 2026

BASILICA CISTERN

 

Basilica Cistern di Türkiye sebenarnya bukan basilika (gereja) 🌷

Basilica Cistern adalah waduk bawah tanah kuno yang dibangun pada masa Justinian I di era Byzantine Empire.

Nama “Basilica” berasal dari fakta bahwa dahulu di atas lokasi tersebut pernah berdiri sebuah bangunan basilika (aula publik/gereja awal), sehingga waduk di bawahnya ikut mendapat nama itu.

Yang terkenal dari tempat ini:

• ratusan kolom marmer

• suasana bawah tanah yang dramatis

• kepala Medusa yang ikonik 🐍

• salah satu landmark paling terkenal di Fatih, Istanbul

Jadi singkatnya:

• Basilica = bisa berarti tipe bangunan / gelar gereja ⛪

• Basilica Cistern = waduk air bawah tanah 💧 (bukan gereja)