Independence day celebration in my neighborhood

Hello friends. Yesterday was the 77th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Every year on August 17, people in Indonesia celebrate it with various competitions. The most common are cracker eating, betel nut climbing, and tug-of-war competitions. Every competition that takes place has a philosophical value from the Indonesian people about spirit, cooperation, and never giving up. These three philosophies were carried out by the nation's fighters who wanted to seize Indonesia's independence from colonialism and imperialism. Without enthusiasm, cooperation, and unyielding, there would be no independence in 1945.

Therefore, every year after the flag-raising ceremony, the community, especially children, will enliven the celebration of Indonesian independence with competitions. When I was little (while still living in the village), I was very happy with the celebration of independence. I always take part in competitions. The races that I liked the most at that time were the short distance running, tug of war, and arm wrestling. I like strenuous matches. In close races, I often won.

Now I live in the city of Medan because I work in this city. The environment where I live is very friendly. The kids here like me too. I have considered them my brothers and sisters even like my family. So, yesterday morning on August 17th at 08.00 am. I saw them playing at the karate training ground. I asked them, why not take part in the competition there? They didn't want to go to the place I pointed out because the area was not friendly. Incidentally, I just made money from selling Pi Network coins and made a lot of profit. So, I asked Agung (one of the youths in my neighborhood) for help to buy lots of school supplies.

I spent about $80 buying a variety of school supplies as competition prizes. Because Agung and I will make competition at the karate training center for children in my neighborhood. Even though the competition was simple and not very lively, the important thing was that they were very happy and happy. They also have to feel happiness and joy when other children celebrate independence with various competitions. I leave everything to Agung because he is the one who can give the children a happy atmosphere.

The competition consists of;

• Contest to finish crackers
• Contest to put nails into bottles
• Dance competition with balloons
• Run Race
• And a dance competition.

Not only children, it turns out that adults here also want to take part in the competition. Even I was also forced by them to participate in the race to finish the crackers. But I didn't win. One of the residents there said that next year must be made even more festive, they will also donate funds and increase competition for children in my neighborhood. I hope next year will be even greater than today, and the children here will also feel happier and happier. To my country, Happy 77th independence day, may justice in Indonesia be upheld, and there will be no more discrimination and corruption.

Music on video by Yuyud Wahyudi