Let’s meet an Indonesia Big Event, Asian African Conference Commemoration.

In 19^th April to 24 April 2015 was held a big event in Indonesia. This event was about commemoration of Asian African Conference that was held in 1955. This celebration of 60^th years Asian African Conference was held in two city, Jakarta and Bandung. In Bandung, there are lots of thing that held by government to celebrate this event. Such as Art Festival, Making a World's Record for playing an Angklung by 20,000 peoples, and many more.

On Thursday, 23^rd April 2015, I visited Siliwangi arena with my classmates. We were becoming participant of the World Record for playing Angklung by 20,000 peoples. It was crowded place. Many peoples come to this area. The participants were from music group, students, and also civil employer that gathered in that place. We were also watched by Minister of Tourism, West Java Governor, Bandung Mayor, and also the delegation from Asian African country.

Every people got one Angklung that had to be played. That music instrument can be brought home. So, I am so excited to have this one. This Angklung has a label, the label are name of Indonesia Islands. At the first, I was really blind for playing this instrument. But, after the conductor of this event explained how to play this one, I could a little bit understand about it. The conductor only moved his hand with some code or special move that refers to the specific label. Every combination of move, it will make a great sound of a song.

We were having one song for the record, “We are the world”. But, before we played it, we were exercising by playing Indonesia songs such as, “Ibu Pertiwi”, “Halo-Halo Bandung”, etc. I was really enjoy it, because it was my first time to play Angklung. This is also my new great experience.

                The arena condition in that day was very hot. Actually, I can’t stand about it. Because, I only used a cap, and wearing short shirt. So, my hand and also my face got a sun burn. It was hurt, but after taking a treatment, it relived my pain. My friend also got this uncomfortable condition, huh!.

Wanna see this event clearly? Check this video!

Photo credit : Thanks to Ragaluh Dewantara for taking these amazing picture.
Video credit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqqEFaxPVXI