At the beginning of Indonesia independence day many activities which was conducted by Mojokerto municipality. One of those was gerak jalan (what's in English, anyway). Most of the participants which were from units, the sub units of local government and senior high schools competed to show the best outfit and togetherness as team. It seemed the hot weather (around 1 pm) wouldn't give much influence to them although most of their uniform were thick or long sleeves t shirt.
The town square of Mojokerto was became the witness of all participants enthusiasm. Thousand of groups prepared themselves, street seller also involved among the crowd shouting their each products to attract buyers as many as possible.
Meanwhile, the speech from line of local government echo from some distances. Sound of groups which were going to go at start line was uttered, so we were all get ready for it. Even we only had opportunity to practice twice before this day but all our spirit really focused to participate and to be acknowledge by all people not only from government but also from Mojokerto society that we were exist.
Finally, we were standing at the start line....
The committee announced us as English teacher community for elementary school. Many people were looking at us now, so quiet..I could even hear my own heart beat but that's all gone by the the I heard .......tiga. We all swinged together a head through at front of many officers who were sitting under wide camp.
15 km was the distance of this event. Even I didn't join on this (because of my condition) I was pretty sure some of members of this group (especially ladies) would face unexpected challenge during this event. And I was right, some of them were exhausted on half of total distance. They were Mrs. Siti, Mrs. Ayu, Mrs. Munifah, Mrs. Sutarwati. Fortunately, There were back up team who were ready to replace them.
As you can see their face on some pictures....but whatever it is....................
I give two thumbs up for them.
