TIF - In'sia & M'sia - some short stories
This is a concise story about I’nsia/M’sia's presentation at the local Trade Fair in Thessaloniki (TIF). It also includes a brief description of my personal experience at the event. TIF Exhibition, Early 2000s: During the early 2000s, I visited the TIF exhibition with a cousin. We had a very fruitful discussion with the Indonesian exhibitors and later communicated with a few of them via Facebook. TIF Exhibition, 2010: Around 2010, my wife and I were at the TIF exhibition when we encountered a small group of Indonesians in a canteen located outside one of the pavilions. We joined them for a friendly musical discussion and even sang the well known dangdut* song " Gubuk Derita " together. This surprised the other patrons who were present in the nearby tables. TIF Exhibition ard 2022: The Indonesian consulate had a booth at the TIF exhibition. This time, they collaborated with an Indonesian woman living in Thessaloniki. TIF Exhibition 2024: The Indonesian amba