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.

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)

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

 

Song : "Dance With My Father"

Did you ever heard this song ? "Dance with My Father" is the title track to singer and songwriter Luther Vandross' thirteenth studio album. With Richard Marx, Vandross wrote the song based on his personal experience. Its heart touching lyrics recall childhood memories with Vandross' father, who used to dance with him and his mother.

Despite the lack of promotion due in part to Vandross' hospitalization, "Dance with My Father" became one of the most requested songs at the time. During the 2003 Grammy Awards, "Dance with My Father" earned Vandross the Song of the Year and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance accolades.

But I prefer when the legendary singer who sings this song celine dion, If you want to see how beautiful this song can be viewed at the following website:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BMuDMUjm1U

This is the lyrics from the song :

Back when I was a child

Before life removed all the innocence

My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then

Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep

Then up the stairs he would carry me

And I knew for sure I was loved

If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him

I'd play a song that would never ever end

How I'd love, love, love

To dance with my father again

Sometimes I'd listen outside her door

And I'd hear how my mama cried for him

I pray for her even more than me

I pray for her even more than me

I know I'm praying for much too much

But could you send back the only man she loved

I know you don't do it usually

But dear Lord she's dying

To dance with my father again

Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream

(Dance With My Father, Album Art by Luther Vandross)

Source :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_with_My_Father_(song)

http://lyrics.wikia.com/C%C3%A9line_Dion:Dance_With_My_Father

Cats

Hello welcome back to my blog! Now I will tell you about the cutest animal in the world! You must know the answer is cat, do you like or love cats ? or maybe have one in your house ? 

The cat is a small, usually furry, domesticated, and carnivorous mammal. They are often called a housecat when kept as an indoor pet, or simply a cat when there is no need to distinguish them from other felids and felines. Cats are often valued by humans for companionship, and their ability to hunt vermin and household pests.

Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. Cat senses fit a crepuscular and predatory ecological niche. Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high infrequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals. They can see in near darkness. Like most other mammals, cats have poorer color vision and a better sense of smell than humans.

Despite being solitary hunters, cats are a social species, and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations(mewing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, and grunting), as well as cat pheromones, and types of cat-specific body language.

Cats have a high breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy. Failure to control the breeding of pet cats by neutering, and the abandonment of former household pets, has resulted in large numbers of feral cats worldwide, requiring population control.

Since cats were cult animals in ancient Egypt, they were commonly believed to have been domesticated there,but there may have been instances of domestication as early as the Neolithic from around 9500 years ago (7500 BC).

(Cats population in Japanese Cat Island)

Cats are familiar and easily kept animals, and their physiology has been particularly well studied; it generally resembles that of other carnivorous mammals, but displays several unusual features probably attributable to cats' descent from desert-dwelling species. For instance, cats are able to tolerate quite high temperatures: Humans generally start to feel uncomfortable when their skin temperature passes about 38 °C (100 °F), but cats show no discomfort until their skin reaches around 52 °C (126 °F),and can tolerate temperatures of up to 56 °C (133 °F) if they have access to water.

Cats conserve heat by reducing the flow of blood to their skin and lose heat by evaporation through their mouths. Cats have minimal ability to sweat, with glands located primarily in their paw pads,and pant for heat relief only at very high temperatures(but may also pant when stressed). A cat's body temperature does not vary throughout the day; this is part of cats' general lack of circadian rhythms and may reflect their tendency to be active both during the day and at night. Cats' feces are comparatively dry and their urine is highly concentrated, both of which are adaptations to allow cats to retain as much water as possible. Their kidneys are so efficient, they can survive on a diet consisting only of meat, with no additional water, and can even rehydrate by drinkingseawater.

Cats do eat grass occasionally. A proposed explanations is that cats use grass as a source of folic acid. Another proposed explanation is that it is used to supply dietary fiber.

Source :

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

https://www.google.co.id/search?q=about+cats&espv=2&biw=1360&bih=705&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=CL4XVZe8KouwuASYjoDIDg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=funniest+cats&imgdii=_&imgrc=Z2TVNVYN3906gM%253A%3Bc8mEQrYI68qrSM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ffanny-pictures-site.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2014%252F11%252Ffunny-cats-good-song_1.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ffanny-pictures-site.com%252Ffunny-cats-good-song%252F%3B518%3B481

Bandung Spot : "Taman Rumput Sintesis"

On 1st January 2015 I and my mom went to "Taman Rumput Sintesis" in front of Mesjid Raya Agung Kota Bandung. It's located on the center of Bandung City. I went there by ride motorcycle and arround 3 pm we arrived there. 

When we got there we were greeted with trafic jam and many vehicle parking. Initially I did not know there will be many people who go to this place. My mother said this place is a new place inaugurated in late 2014. A lot of people who come to the place and was curious to try this synthesis grass, including myself :).

Reportedly making the park with artificial turf is spent Rp 6 billion, which is initiated by the mayor of the city of Bandung, Pa Ridwan Kamil. he graduated from the city of Bandung Institute majoring SAPPK (School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development) *subject who wanted me to enter Aamiiin 0: -)* want people to feel comfortable and have a bandung of green open space. This synthetic grass was imported from china and breadth of the country reach the square 4000m.

Don't forget to open your footwear if you want to try out the sensation of walking on grass synthesis or photographed while lying down. If you come at a time when the afternoon you will feel the cool afternoon breeze that blows from the trees that are in beside park, then we can immediately worship prayer in Mesjid Raya Agung Provinsi Jawa Barat Kota Bandung. Don't forget to visit and good luck!

 

Source :

http://www.tribunnews.com/images/regional/view/1481742/bermain-di-atas-rumput-sintetis-taman-alun-alun-bandung#.VN2t7Cxr_IU

https://jalanberkarisma.wordpress.com/2014/12/31/bandung-punya-alun-alun-baru-pakai-rumput-sintetis-ini-dia-alasannya/

http://www.tribunnews.com/images/regional/view/1470432/rumput-sintetis-taman-alun-alun-bandung#img

http://alfido.com/2014/12/27/wow-alun-alun-bandung-semakin-cantik-dengan-rumput-sintetis/