A SMALL celebration took place at the residence of National Education Minister, Bambang Sudibyo, on Monday, October 9. It was his 54th birthday, typically celebrated with the festive conically shaped rice dish as the main attraction.

Wearing a batik shirt, Bambang beamed while he accepted the well-wishes of family and friends. After the rice was duly cut, following the breaking of the fast and evening prayers, the celebrations went on into the