The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was built by the Indonesian government and inaugurated on 15 October 1996 as a gift to commemorate the integration of East Timor into Indonesia. This statue is 27 meters high, the number 27 symbolizes Timor Leste as the 27th province of Indonesia at that time. This statue is made of 27 pieces of copper and the reconstruction process of this statue took three months. The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was designed by a Muslim. When Timor Leste became independent, the statue of Christo Rei of Dili was given to the people of Timor Leste as a gift from Indonesia.Even though Indonesia has a dark history in Timor Leste, the Indonesian government has always had good relations with Timor Leste. Such as in trade, education, health and infrastructure.

16:10 From Wikipedia about Cristo Rei of Dili The statue was designed and its construction supervised by Mochamad Syailillah, who is better known as "Bolil". It was officially unveiled by President Suharto of Indonesia in 1996 as a gift from the Indonesian government to the people of Timor Timur, the then-Indonesian province.

Continue visiting those unknown coutries and islands. Love to learn about them. Also you should go to Madagascar, I don't see much people going there

It is so great to see Katarina is such a good sport and so helpful and delightful. I do hope we see her in ALL your videos from now on.

Us Aussie soldiers served in Timor during its emancipation from Indonesia…It was a brutal battle at times ..Glad your there Ben

You sure found a sweetheart there in Katarina , she’s awesome 👏!!! Good work Benny Boy !!! ❤ good videos also, thanks for taking us along for the ride!!! Much appreciated 😊

Kat always smiling makes your videos Always better. Hang on to that girl!!!

Thanks Ben - never knew about this Country. It is beautiful and made more so by Cat's go with the flow smile , laugh and attitude about everything.

Neat! I've been wanting to tour this country.

Another banger! Never heard of this country before but looks amazing.

I really enjoyed the video. I like your 'Englishman out of his depth' style of video and I adore the dynamic between you and Kat. I suspect that her enthusiasm is infectious and lets you enjoy your travels in a different more fulfilling way. It's hard not to enjoy things when you share them with a cutie with a sunshine smile. More please.

As always, nice video! Thx 4 showing TL to the world. Good to see you and Kate this morning.

Watching this video gives me goosebumps and joyful tears, after seeing you and Kat driving along some of the spots I used to grow up on. It’s been 11 years since I left the country to settle in UK. A lot has changed in those years. Makes me miss home. But love the video and cannot wait for the videos from Jaco.

Ben the flat tyre provided you with a nice encounter with the locals. It was great to see how helpful and friendly they were. Kat is proving invaluable with the language even though the locals speak a good bit of english. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure.

I wanted visit here this past summer while making a three week fishing trip through SE Asia. I was in Bali and when I looked at flights to Timor-Leste they were all around $3000 no matter when or how I flew. My flight from the US to Thailand was half of that. I'd still love to visit at some point, but it needs to be cheaper to get to.

This is awesome mate! As an Aussie, we've heard a lot about Timor Leste over the years. The Australian military has had a lot of involvement. Never would have thought to visit... but I'm so glad you and Kat did. Well done mate!

You and Katarina complement one another very well loving your vids more and more

Nice video. Thank you for sharing. She makes a good addition to your channel. You seem to have good chemistry together. Be safe. God bless.

Great video Ben, I look forward to seeing the next part of you and Kats adventures.

What a great video! I’ve been watching for years and your last ten plus videos have been amazing! I really like Kat so much!!

Thankyou for enlightening us with another beautiful country,time to grab my snacks😊

The people seem So kind god bless you from the uk ❤

Looks like a beautiful place, thanks Ben

Another enjoyable video! Thanks. Richard in Reno

I love watching videos when Kat is with you. You are both such friendly people. Enjoy your travels. This one hasnt half put me in the mood for a holiday though. Think ill get the old skyscanner up and get something booked. Have a nice time guys

Love that y’all are hiking in sandals! I did the same, half the time, hiking in Oregon!

Thank you ben for visiting my country, i am in Northamptonshire Uk

As a Portuguese, Timor is the most mysterious country for me. We learned about it briefly in school when talking about the portuguese maritime exploration, and I remember as a kid the solidarity with the people of Timor when they were occupied by Indonesia in the 90s. For better or worse, our two countries are connected, wish to visit it someday but it might just be a dream, your video gave me a glimpse of what it is.

Best video you've made so far, Ben.

You are probably the first vlogger on KZfaq I see going to Timor-Leste. Thanks for sharing, I've been wanting to go for a long time ;)

Another awesome vlog, looks amazing place👌👌🍺🍺

16:21 From Alchetron about Cristo Rei of Dili The idea of raising the Cristo Rei statue was proposed by the East Timor governor José Abilio Osorio Soares to President Suharto. It was intended as a present for the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.

Glad you've gone to a place most folk don't know about. The locals seem lovely. Looking forward to the rest of your travels with Kat through this country.

Very interesting, you are right I don't know about this country.

I have never heard of that country, and it looks like paradise. I think it's wonderful that they speak Portuguese (thank God for Kat), and the locals seem like legends. Good luck, and take the best of care for both of you.

Brilliant. Keep them coming. 😊

Great video, can't wait to hear and see more. The history is very interesting to hear about as I think a lot of the stuff that was reported in regional news never really made it on tv over here in the USA. Love love love Kat

Greetings from Oslo, Norway. My wife and I are going to Dili from 12 to 16 January. I realy look forward to it. We will probably rent a bike for a day or two to get around, also outside of Dili. I hope it will be a nice experiense. looking forward to mor TL videos

The mystery is solved! Good to see your experience with broken motorbikes came in handy!

I LOVE the dynamic between you and Kat. She's adorable & perfect travel partner for your adventures! Viva Portugal!

Always had an interest in the Lusophone countries, East Timor looks fascinating.

Absolutely love videos of you and Kat's travels, Ben! Always look forward to your videos!

I really love when Cat shows up in these videos, shes the coolest 🥰

Timorese are sooo friendly! 🤩

Great video! Can't wait for the upcoming "disaster" on the next one!

Good stuff Benjamin

I love this new Ben and Kat series very cool

Seems like a nice place so far!

Underrated 💯🔝🔜👍

Nice one again Ben! You and Kat out and about.

Wow, what lovely friendly people

Interesting destination, and friendly is a bonus , and Kat makes a good travel companion 👍

Probably a wimpy tool kit on the bike . If you have a blowout , use the screw driver and pry the tire off the rim on one side and stuff with grass . Put the tire back on the rim. Then drive slowly to where you have to go .

Superb vlog guys ....xx

Lovely people helping you 🙂

Great video Benny.

This will be fascinating Ben & Kat. 👍🏼

When I see your videoes in my feed I am definitely more inclined to watch them if Katarina is in them.

You were hoping for some content,you definitely had some with this tyre 😮

Excellent. Wanna go! Landscape is similar to Flores, Komodo... surprisingly dry.

Just bought a bag of coffee from Timor! Nice to know where it's from!

hahaa, I really wanna be there oneday, thanks for sharing this video, very interesting

loves these videos

Nice to see your PA Lynn helping you with the filming!

They told me this was B&B's channel, and I saw Ben so I thought I was in the right place. Nice play on words with the channel name.

Kat should be talking on the video. In "Travel on Toast" Olivia, an English girl, did the talking and she did a very good job

Great content again Ben & Kat stay safe make sure the clip your crash helmet on J&J Cheshire uk

Ben you are a total legend,like a bargain basement Simon Reeves

Oh neat! This is a place I've always been curious about! Can you go there via boat? The hotel looked very clean and nice for $20!

Great video mate, you and kat have brightened up a otherwise gloomy day for me here in worthing. I expect and hope your subs numbers are gonna blow up! You have put the work in dude

Ah haaa! Was so happy to have a new video from Ben and Kat that I watched before getting my morning coffee! Unheard of! I'll be rewatching with coffee. 😊 Too bad about the tire, but those are the types of events in life that make good stories years later...and good content! Great job. 😎

Looks amazing.

very interesting!!

You make a great Alan fan very happy Jurrasic park

Was there in 2019. Dili wasn’t really that chaotic but the people are friendly and there’s amazing scenery but there really isn’t much to do there.

Honestly no, I am not familiar with Timor Leste. So thank you and Kat for this series!! 😀😀😀😎👍👍👍😉

'Ahaaaaa!' Didn't know Alan Partridge had come along with you. Lovely vid though!

Ben, your vids are more than twice as good lately. Not sure why. 😀

Interesting destination to venture in.

Now here’s a territory that deserves to be well known and together with Kat, even better. Love it👍🏻….

Seems like a very nice place to visit

One of your best videos

Excellent video Ben and Kat, I'd never heard of the place before. Very interesting and a very beautiful place. Looking forward to your next vlog 😊

beautiful first impression

Hi, Ben. Checking in from an undisclosed location in downtown Mogadishu where I serve the Lord preaching Gospel.

Best country in Asia I've been to. Thank you for bringing me back there! 🇹🇱

Cool ! Ty

Yaay, Kat is back.

Glad you did a video on this gem of a country. Portuguese colonies are always interesting as hell.

I think your videos are getting better and better in quality. Love to see places I don't see or hear much of like Timor Leste. Still think you should have gone to Spider Village though 😉

I lived and worked there 2001-2002, 2006-2007. I managed to see the entire place, Oecussi enclave included.

Lol. I love the classic randomness when trying to fix your tyre. Pretty good room for $20 in reality.

Welcome to Timor leste watching from uk

Wow that's incredible - nobody ever visits here. Thank you for showing this country off!

What a beautiful place

9:07 OMG "Chaiya Chaiya" Bollywood song! I did not know Bollywood is famous in Timor as well 😮

Greetings from Nairobi Kenya iwanna come there and explore and do some videos

Met a dude from Timor Leste my first night in Portugal last year and have always been curious about the country. Really excited for this series 🙌

16:15 From Atlas Obscura about Cristo Rei of Dili This 89-foot statue of Cristo Rei was constructed in 1996 as a present from Indonesia to East Timor. Indonesian President Suharto wanted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Indonesia invasion and annexation of East Timor by half-apologizing to the East Timorese people for Indonesia’s decades of occupation.

9:07 A classic Indian Bollywood song in the background. Huh. I love how cultures this far apart can be brought together. :D