American have Uncle Sam, Kalimantan have Uncle Birin

I added Paman Birin’s photo on a 123RF’s cartoon of Uncle Sam.

By: Mr KalEng

THE UNITED States got its nickname “Uncle Sam” in 1813.
Amerika Serikat mendapat sebutan “Paman Sam” di tahun 1813.

The Province of South Kalimantan gets its new governor “Uncle Birin” in 2016.
Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan memiliki gubernur baru “Paman Birin” di tahun 2016.

Uncle Sam’s real name was Samuel Wilson.
Nama asli Paman Sam adalah Samuel Wilson.

Uncle Birin’s real name is Sahbirin Noor.
Nama asli Paman Birin adalah Sahbirin Noor.

Uncle Sam is best known for his meat packing business, E.and S.Wilson.
Paman Sam dikenal karena usaha pengemasan dagingnya, E. and S. Wilson.

Uncle Birin is best known for his security service company, Jhonlin S.B.
Paman Birin dikenal karena perusahaan penyedia jasa keamanannya, Jhonlin S.B.

Uncle Sam was born on Saturday, September 13, 1766 in Massachusetts.
Paman Sam lahir pada hari Sabtu, 13 September 1766 di Massachusetts.

Uncle Birin was born Sunday, November 12, 1967 in Banjarmasin.
Paman Birin lahir hari Minggu, 12 Nopember 1967 di Banjarmasin.

Uncle Sam’s wife was Betsey Mann.
Isteri Paman Sam bernama Betsey Mann.

Uncle Birin’s wife is Raudatul Jannah.
Isteri Paman Birin bernama Raudatul Jannah.

Uncle Sam had four children.
Paman Sam memiliki empat orang anak.

So far, Uncle Birin still only has three children.
Sejauh ini, Paman Birin baru memiliki tiga anak.

Uncle Sam was died on Monday, July 31, 1854.
Paman Sam meninggal pada hari Senin, 31 Juli 1854.

Uncle Birin is still healthy, and we wish him a happy long life…
Paman Birin masih sehat, dan bahagia selalu di umur panjangnya…***(kalimantan.english@gmail.com)

Postscript:
Catatan:

Uncle Birin, whose real name Sahbirin Noor is Governor of South Kalimantan for the period 2016-2021.
Paman Birin, yang nama aslinya Sahbirin Noor adalah Gubernur Kalimantan Selatan periode 2016-2021.

Like many other cultures, a lot of South Kalimantaneese have a respectful way to refer to someone as “uncle” and “aunt”, even though they are not directly related to their parents. It’s usually done as a polite thing.
Seperti kebiasaan di tempat lain, banyak orang di Kalimantan Selatan yang menyapa seseorang dengan sebutan “paman” dan “acil” (bibi, tante), walau sebenarnya bukan merupakan kakak/adik dari orangtua mereka. Ini adalah bentuk kesopanan saja.