On the front side, Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin is depicted.
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| Mohammad Husni Thamrin |
Thamrin was an active member of a group that fought for Indonesian
self-determination, national unity, a democratically elected party answering to
the Indonesian people, and solidarity between Indonesians and the Dutch to
combat fascism. He died in 1941, few years before Indonesia's independence.
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| 2000 rupiah note of Indonesia (2016) |
At the reverse side of the note, again we see a traditional dance from Indonesia.
Here, the 'Tari Piring' or 'plate dance' is shown. The dance is a traditional dance from the Minang people, living in West Sumatra.
In this dance, the dancers hold plates in both hands and move them without falling down. In the mean time, they tap a metal ring on the plates, to create a sound and a rhythm.
The dance can be performed by females, males or couples.
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| Minang people, dancing the plate dance (Tari Piring) |
Third note in the set is 5000 rupiah, depicting Dr. Idham Chalid.
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| Dr. K.H. Idham Chalid |
Dr Idham Chalid was a former politician and minister of Indonesia. He died in 2010, and was honoured as National Hero in 2011.
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| 5000 rupiah note of Indonesia (2016) |
The reverse side of the 5,000 rupiah note, also depics a dancer. It shows the Gambyong dance, a typical dance from east Java. Java is known for more traditional dances
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| Ladies performing the Gambyong dance |
to be continued ...
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