Aceh Orphanage Children Celebrate Independence Day with Traditional Games
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Volunteers from Grow Daily with Sebumi (GDS) organized traditional games for children at an orphanage in Aceh, Indonesia.
- The event aimed to help the children at the UPTD Rumah Sejahtera Aneuk Nanggroe (RSAN) orphanage celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day.
- The initiative provided a joyful and engaging experience for the children, fostering a sense of community and festivity.
In Aceh Besar, Indonesia, volunteers from Grow Daily with Sebumi (GDS) brought festive cheer to the children of the UPTD Rumah Sejahtera Aneuk Nanggroe (RSAN) orphanage. They organized a vibrant celebration to mark Indonesia's Independence Day, filling the day with traditional games and activities.
The initiative provided the children, who reside at the Social Affairs Ministry's welfare home, with a special opportunity to participate in the national celebrations. The GDS volunteers created a lively atmosphere, encouraging the children to engage in age-old games that are a cherished part of Indonesian culture.
This event underscores the importance of community engagement and support for vulnerable children. By organizing these traditional games, GDS not only helped the orphanage children commemorate Independence Day but also fostered a sense of joy, belonging, and cultural connection.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.