THE roses arranged in beautiful vases were already an indication of whose party this was. These were no ordinary roses, but they still had their price: five red Rp10,000 bills formed each rosebud, while the leaves were made from a Rp20,000 bill.

Of course, the 200 guests who attended were thrilled. It turns out that the Cendana familyas people call the family of former President Suhartoreally know how to entertain their guests. All of the 200 gue