Angklung For The World !!

 

(Mayor of Bandung City receive a certificate of world record.)

On Thursday 23rd of April, 2015 was held an event in Siliwangi Field, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia. called "Angklung For The World". This event become a historical day for Bandung city because Bandung can breaks the world record angklung players as many 20,000 people and the mostly students. This event was held in conjunction of the 60th  Asian African Conference. 

 
(Angklung is the traditional music instrument from West Java, Indonesia.)

Angklung is the traditional music instrument from Wast Java, it made from bamboo and have unique voice. Each participant gets one free angklung, Angklung was created by "Saung Angklung Udjo" is one of West Java cultural centers that specialized in producing angklung in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia. 

 

(There's almost 20,000 participants lined up to get into the field Siliwangi.)

At 7 pm we walk to the field Siliwangi and wait for 2 hours to be able to get into the field, so many participants that the long queues also adorn the streets. we took a selfie picture while waiting queues.

 

Around 9 o'clock we could get into the field and practice angklung together, the songs we play during the record-breaking event is "we are the world". we really enjoyed it again, although the first time I play angklung together but this was easy because the scout from the front of the stage.

Although the weather is very hot makes a skin burn, but we feel the unforgettable experience that is participating in the world record. we really liked this activity, met many people from many places, It's really fun! 

 

(Me and My friend took photo after the event held.) 

If you wanna see the videos of us break the record, visit :  www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXx_jCu3zeA 

Source :

http://www.kaskus.co.id/thread/553bc78e1ee5dfbf2e8b4567/update-asian-african-carnival-sesudah-kaa-bandung-tetap-ramai--video-mapping/

http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2014/09/14/240606850/New-Angklung-Ensemble-Record-Set-in-Adelaide

Bandung Spot : Bandung Zoo

The Bandung Zoo is in the northern end of Bandung city, and it is near the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) campus. It's located at Kebun Binatang street, Bandung city, West Java, Indonesia. This zoo was first opened in 1993 and has 14 ha of areas. Around 200 species living in this place.

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(Map of Bandung Zoo.)

First, I visited cage of monkey. Maybe there are a couple of monkey and one monkey being playing together, wkwkwk.

Second, I visited cage of zebra, if this one might be struggling couples =))))

 

Third, I visited cage of white-parrot bird, It has very white fur, I really like this bird, If only I could take this to home... 

Then I saw a larger and a lots of birds.

Fourth, I visited a cage of owl, eagle and one more bird names that I do not know. :(

 

Fifth, I visited deer's family. They're very cute. Isn't ?

Sixth, I visited sunbear cage, I think he was a little bit lonely ?

 

Seventh, I visited alaska bear cage, are you hungry mr. bear ?


















Eighth, I visited a cage of tiger. I think he a little bit shy..

And the last I visited a cage of couple lion.

 When I visited the next cage of lions, she start to look at me, I got a little bit affarid, should I run away ?

That's all my story and photo's about my journey in Bandung Zoo, I hope you enjoy the story and make you want to visit this place hihihi, To be honest I was very pleased to visit this place, I hope you can feel the same pleasure when I visited this place. Byee! see you with mrs.lion :)))

Source :
my photos library.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297704-d3949033-Reviews-Bandung_Zoo-Bandung_West_Java_Java.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandung_Zoo

Song : "Stand Up For Love"

Did you ever heard this song ? This song was very popular at 2005. "Stand Up for Love" is a song by American recording group Destiny's Child from their first greatest hits album, #1's (2005).Columbia Records released it as the album's first single on September 27, 2005. The song was written by Amy Foster-Gillies and David Foster with the latter also serving as the producer along with Humberto Gatica. Musically, "Stand Up for Love" is a slow-tempoadult contemporary ballad inspired by poverty-stricken children and families. It was termed the 2005 World Children's Day Anthem and used in conjunction with McDonald's‍ '​ Ronald McDonald House Charities in order to raise awareness of that day.

This is the lyrics from the song :
"Stand Up For Love"

[Beyonce]
There are times I find it hard to sleep at night
We are living through such troubled times
And every child that reaches out for someone to hold
For one moment they become my own

And how can I pretend that I don’t know what’s going on?
When every second of every minute another soul is gone

And I believe that in my life I will see
An end to hopelessness
Of giving up
Of suffering

Then we all stand together this one time
Then no one will get left behind
And stand up for life
Stand up and hear me sing
Stand up for love

[Kelly]
I'm inspired and hopeful each and everyday
That's how I know that things are gonna change

So how can I pretend that I don’t know what’s going on?
When every second of every minute
Another soul is gone

And I believe that in my life I will see
An end to hopelessness
Of giving up
Of suffering

If we all stand together this one time
Then no one will get left behind
Stand up for life
Stand up for love

[Michelle]
And it all starts right here
And it starts right now
One person stand up
And the rest will follow
For all the forgotten
For all the unloved
I'm gonna sing this song

And I believe that in my life I will see
An end to hopelessness
Of giving up
Of suffering

If we all stand together this one time
Then no one will get left behind
Stand up for life [Kelly]
Stand up and sing [Michelle]
Stand up for love [Beyonce]
For love
For love

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to introduce the singer of this song, they are Destiny Child. The group vocal was consists of 3 singers. Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. but vocal group disbanded in 2006, a year after their released this legend single. if you want to hear how beautiful this music can be viewed at:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDp6jpOuttU

(Stand Up Love, Single Album cover by Destiny's Child)

Source :

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/destinyschild/standupforlove.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destiny%27s_Child

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_Up_for_Love

Dewa Athena VII

Dewa Athena is the event of sports competitions between classes which held from from the date of 21 February 2015 in the Bali field, Jalan Bali, Bandung city, West Java Indonesia. The purpose of this event was held is a spur of sportsmanship among students and as a means of learning release tired by exercising. Usually every class made clothes of each team sport that they all look compact, as well as my class. we should use sports clothes during this activity takes place.

 

(Mr. Principal give some speech at opening of Dewa Athena VII)

The first day of Dewa Athena, we gathered at the basketball court and listen to a speech from the principal along with the symbolic opening of the event by using the torch, unfortunately I did not document the moment. Oh yes I almost forgot that each class must send a representative 2 people, women and men as a model sportman and costumes are using our class sports teams. 

 

(We got sprayed after return to Bali field.)

After that we were invited to run around Belitung street - Sumatra street - Aceh street - Saparua field - Banda street - back to Belitung street - and returned to the Bali field. when we got, we sprayed with colored water paint, because it is named the color run event, while our classmates use this moment to take some pictures.

(Photo class of X IPA 2 #32017)

Next some sporting events between classes, we got a schedule to play girls football, girls dodgeball and boy & girl badminton. but we only won in badminton.

I think this event very good, in accordance with the purpose of the show is a spur of sportsmanship among students and as a means of learning release tired by exercising. and thanks to this event that make out class compactness also be increased, I am very happy to be participating in this event.

Natural Phenomena : Gates To Hell

Archaeologists have discovered a “gate to hell” at a dig site in Turkey.

The ruin is known as Pluto’s Gate, and was fabled as the doors to the underworld in both Greek and Roman traditions. The gate is known as the Plutonium in Latin.

The cave where the ruins were located emit dangerous and poisonous gasses, much like the gate was said to do in Greek mythology.

The “door to hell” is not the remnants of a strange alien attack. Rather, it is an enormous pit of fire that can be found in the heart of the Karakum Desert. This pit has been burning for more than 40 years, and one could argue that it is not exactly “natural” as a few geologiests accidentally set said pit on fire. The hole is located in Derweze, in the middle of the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan.

The geologists were worried that the hole would lead to the release of poisonous gases, so they decided to (try to) burn it off. They hoped that the fire would burn all the fuel within days. They were wrong, very wrong. The gas is still burning today. The hole is 230 feet wide (70m).

Those looking for supernatural meanings could certainly come up with many to describe this surreal site. The actual origin of this oddity, however, is far more mundane. In 1971, a group of geologists drilling in the Darvaza area accidentally punched through the rock to a deposit of natural gas. The ground crumbled and fell away beneath the drilling equipment.

source :

http://englishrussia.com/2008/03/25/darvaz-the-door-to-hell/

http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/06/29/the-gates-of-hell-forever-burning-crater-of-poison/

http://www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/8-insanely-cool-and-somewhat-terrifying-natural-phenomena/

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/04/02/archaeologists-find-gate-to-hell-in-turkey-emitting-noxious-gases/

Interview Lathifah Az Zahra, a sanitation ambassador of West Java in 2013

I've interviewed my friend named Lathifah Az Zahra who was born on January 6, 1999, She lived in Sarijadi, northern Bandung. She was 15 years old and taking an acceleration program at SMAN 3 Bandung. Her hobbies are drawing, coloring and cooking. She wants to be architectural, designer or entrepreuner.

She is stand right beside Ms. Atalia Kamil, she is wife of mayor city Bandung. Zahra used SMAN 3 batic uniform.

The second children of 4 brothers, She is a sanitation ambassador of West Java in 2013. I was so amazed because he had drawing and coloring skills are very great, this is the one of her poster about sanitation :

 her poster in sanitatation ambassador contest in city level

Then after becoming champion at the level of the city of Bandung she went on to the provincial level and became champion one again and represent West Java province to the national level. This poster led her to the national level :

her poster in sanitatation ambassador contest in province level

But unfortunately she did not become a champion at national level only a poster of my favorite champions. Hmm, to be an ambassador for sanitation not only make the work of the posters alone, she should be able to explain and convince people about sanitation to the jury. Quite difficult not to fight nervousness when performing in front of people?

This is a glimpse of the conversation I had with zahra while being interviewed :

"Hello I Ghina husni Fahira will interview my friend named Lathifah az zahra, she is an ambassador for sanitation Western Java in 2013 and favorite champion of national poster work in 2013 and now I’m going to interview her"

"Zahra where is the venue for the event?"

“In the Panghegar hotel (Bandung, West Java)"

“ Where is the national event held?"

“It’s in Mercure hotel in Jakarta near Ancol beach”

“who is the participants of the event (for Jawabarat)?”

 “The participants of the championship-winning 1,2,3 and expectations 1,2,3 of each cities in West Java, and then of all participants in the filter into the top 10. And the winner of which there are 6 levels Jawa Barat champion 1,2,3 and expectations 1,2,3 "

“What is an activity that in competition level West Java?”

“There is a speaker or expert activities that provide the material for the extension there is also a public speaker who teaches how to communicate, how to deliver education, and how the presentation properly"

"How do you feel as a winner?"

“I never think that i'll be the winner, because I am not the type of person who likes to talk in front of a lots of people. And I was suddenly in order to join the competition. But if I try, I know god will made easy the way"

"So previously did you have any preparation?"

“Yes preparation for myself"

"You certainly not expect to be a winner, right?"

"Yes I am never thought that I could be the first winner"

“When is the competition held?"

"Last year when I was in junior high school"

"Now if there any desire to continue your talent?"

"Yes, if the environment is supportive"

"You already have the talent and experience, so much easier if you follow the simmilar competition "

“Yes you’re right”

“Thank you for your time zahra”

“You’re welcome”

 (Me and Zahra when I interviewed her)

Inner or Outer Girls? (The Body Shop's Slogan)

Living in this earth is precious. Seeing every beautiful things, especially you. God creates women always with their beauty for making this world more beautiful. We see every women always shows her own beauty whether outer beauty or inner beauty. Unluckily, today, women would rather show their outer beauty than inner beauty. A beauty appearance will last a few decades, but a beautiful personality will last a lifetime. 

Anyway, I do like makeup, beautify myself with my best. The brand actually aren't much popular in Indonesia. "The Body Shop" is the brand's name. I love this, you know, all of products are made of natural materials. So, it wont even irritate your skin or your skin wont reject any of those products. Two thumbs up! Yeah.. don't ask about the price. The most important thing is all the products are worth your skin. 

Beside that, there's one lovable thing. The slogan's touching my heart so deep. Beauty with heart. It explains inner beauty is more deserve to be shown than outer. Simply, your inner beauty never needs makeup. It should be the most important part of improving one's self. 

This is the thing about inner beauty:

Unlike physical beauty, which grabs the spotlight for itself, inner beauty shine on everyone, catching them, holding them in its embrace, making them more beautiful too.

"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figures she carries, or the way she combs her hair. the beauty of a woman must be seen from her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides" -Audrey.