CCN, Cilegon. Tegal Wangi Lawas Village, Grogol Subdistrict in the city of Cilegon, successfully held the grand finale of the 78th Indonesian Independence Day celebration with remarkable enthusiasm. The special traditions and events that have become an inseparable part of this village’s culture adorned this historic moment.
In commemoration of the Independence Day, Tegal Wangi Lawas Village organized a series of exciting and captivating races. Children, mothers, and fathers enthusiastically participated in various types of competitions, such as quizzes, call to prayer, istifalan, cracker eating, and tug of war. The younger generation of the village played an active role in organizing this event, although further development is needed to enable them to contribute more significantly in the future.
Riyan Kurniawan, the Chairman of the Committee, expressed during the peak night of the Indonesian Independence Day celebration in Tegal Wangi Lawas that thorough preparations were made by the community of Tegal Wangi Lawas Village before the event. Meetings among the youth and the community were held to ensure the smooth execution of the event. The unity and spirit of cooperation reflected in the collective effort to carry out this event made the commemoration of the Independence Day more meaningful and festive.
“One distinctive feature of the Independence Day celebration in this village is the enthusiasm of children performing on the cabaret stage during the peak night. This tradition is an intriguing highlight because this year the children of Tegal Wangi Lawas displayed great enthusiasm and spirit on the stage. They collaborated to entertain the residents with a thought-provoking cabaret, demonstrating the enthusiasm and creativity of children in preserving local culture and wisdom,” said Riyan Kurniawan.
The role of the local community in supporting and facilitating the Independence Day celebration in Tegal Wangi Lawas Village is crucial. The wholehearted support provided by the community helps ensure the smoothness and success of the event, as well as nurturing a spirit of unity among the people.
H. Buhaiti Romli, a Community Figure from Grogol-Cilegon, conveyed on this prideful day his congratulations on celebrating the 78th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. This historic moment reminds us of the long struggle of the nation’s heroes who sacrificed everything for the sake of independence and this beloved country.
“The commemoration of the Independence Day is not just about celebrating the nation’s age, but also reminding us of the determination and spirit of our predecessors in building and preserving the unity of the nation. Amidst the ever-changing challenges of time, let us draw inspiration from their spirit of struggle to continue contributing to the advancement of our country,” said H. Buhaiti Romli in an interview with CCN media. (***)
