Acak Aderaf: September 2018

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Farescratches September 26, 2018

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Review Of Mice And Men (A Novel by John Steinbeck)

Fareview September 24, 2018

Having a good friend who is not better than us is better than we are alone. That was what I got from the book that I want to review at this moment. Another simple and thin book by a good author, John Steinbeck. The book entitled Of Mice and Men which published in 1937.

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Overall, this book tells about a friendship between two men named George and Lennie. George is a little man but smart enough in thinking and do something. And Lennie is so different, he is a big man who has got a little problem with his mental. His habit that forgetful, and usually do something randomly sometimes makes George mad and must be patient to talk to him to say that what he did was not good. Of course, George loves Lennie. Because for him, Lennie still his best friend. So that, He never do something rude physically to Lennie that will make Lennie sad and he just give Lennie an attention and some advices in order to not doing that thing again, because it will bring them to the dangerous. All because they have been kicked from a farm where they worked before. So, in the new place, George asks Lennie to be cooperative to make them save until the job is done, and soon they will buy their dream house with all of concepts that they agreed in each imagination.

In short, the unwanted thing happens. Lennie makes a big mistake when all of people in the farm are going to the city. A mistake that makes him run and hide in the bush, and makes George do something to Lennie? What does He do to Lennie? Ah, Mr Steinback is too smart to make the end of the story easy to guess. Lmao.

So, in my opinion, the book is describing about the loneliness of some characters in the story. Then, how we as a friend who are totally different (physic and mental) are keeping, loving, and understanding each other. And the point of this book I think, a situation can make someone to do out of his habit. Ah, it is good book with a simple plot, but so interesting. And so many unwritten points of life inside.***

We all are not good in guessing someone’s heart and feeling. Why? Because, basically, the character of human is dynamic. So, be kind ;)

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Bengkulu Tabut Festival 2018

Faregoes September 23, 2018

Bengkulu, a small province at the mouth of the Indonesian Ocean, dubbed Home of Rafflesia, has finished the Tabut Festival, which is the main festival as well as the Top 100 national scale tourism events.

Luckily, I was in the city, and had an opportunity to see the event directly. What an extraordinary opportunity. Although that was not my first time, but when I graduated from high school and decided to continue my studiy in another city, it was a rare opportunity to attend existing cultural events, because the I dint find a match time. Then, what is Tabut?

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Tabut which literally means a chest or wooden box in Arabic, or in the Qur'an is known as a chest containing a book, which is a traditional ceremony of the people of Bengkulu. On its way, the festival is an annual event that includes many arts and cultural activities. Overall, the festival is interesting because it can combine Indonesian cultural diversity that is full of cultural, religious (sacred), historical and social values.

Based on the history that I read and I got from my parents, the Tabut ritual was held as a manifestation of love as well as recalling the heroic story and death of the grandson of the prophet Muhammad SAW, Husein bin Ali ibn Abi Talib in a battle with Ubaidillah bin Zaid's troops in Karbala, Iraq on Muharram 10th, 61 Hijr. So, until now, the festival is held for ten days starting from 1st to 10th of Muharram as an effort to commemorate and celebrate the Islamic New Year.

The essence of the 10-day ceremony was the symbol of collecting all parts of Husein's body, then paraded and buried in Padang Karbala. This is also a symbol of social concern about the practice of human life that often justifies all means such as betrayal to achieve power. In terms of religion, this stage reminds us as a human of the beginning of its creation, the foundation of wisdom in navigating life, to the reminder of death. All of it means to get rid of all bad deeds because it is believed that goodness can definitely defeat evil.

Ah, ya, for ten days, the city of Bengkulu becomes crowded. Many people from another city are interested to visit it. Because, in addition to the available items and food that they are offered, every day there will also be some interesting activities. It is also a moment for us to enjoy the day with friends, or family. Because, I think almost everyone has the same level of desire to visit the festival location. Whatever the motivation. Whether it's to shop, take pictures, or just to look around while taking a break.

Reportedly, the event was very successful and lively. Indeed, I admit, in my three visits, I feel very satisfied and spoiled with the concept of the event and the items and food offered. It's like taking me back to school. So I would like to congratulate the people of Bengkulu city for the Ark festival which has become the number 1 national topic, and also for Bengkulu city because in 2019 it has become the Top 100 of national events, becoming a world tourism destination. Congratulations to the young people of Bengkulu who have participated in the event. Respect!***