Merdeka is a word in the Indonesian and Malay language meaning independence or freedom. It is derived from a Sanskrit Maharddhika meaning “rich, prosperous and powerful”. In the Malay archipelago, this term had acquired the meaning of a freed slave. The term Mardijker is a Dutch corruption of the Portuguese version of the original Sanskrit words and used to designate former Portuguese and Dutch slaves from India in the East Indies, known as Mardijkers, whence the Malay meaning of “free(dom)” is derived. Mardijker are the former catholic slaves bought from India and East Indies that liberated by Dutch if they abandon catholicism and embrace reformed Dutch church.[1] The term was significant during the anticolonialist and pro-independence movements of the colonies of Indonesia, Malaya, and Singapore, in the history of Indonesia, history of Malaysia, and in the history of Singapore. It became a battle-cry for those demanding independence from the colonial administrations of the Netherlands and United Kingdom.
We are celebrating and commemorating this Merdeka season by offering (-25%) all the Churchills and Double Coronas. Effective immediately till August 31st, 2011.
H. Upmann Sir Winston, Bolivar Coronas Gigantes, Ramon Allones Gigantes, Punch Platino, Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro, Romeo y Julieta Churchills, Punch Double Coronas, Partagas Lusitania, Hoyo de Monterey Churchills, Hoyo de Monterey Double Corona, Cohiba Esplendidos.
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Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!
Share your thoughts for this season.
We cannot be sure of having something to live for unless we are willing to die for it
Che Guevara (1928 – 1967)
It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.
Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
Yay!