Bogor Regent rewards students with trip and instruments for angklung performance

Students from SDN Cibatok 03 in Bogor, Indonesia, are celebrating after receiving a surprise reward from Regent Rudy Susmanto for their impressive angklung performance. The young musicians had previously performed during the flag-raising ceremony at the Bogor Regency Square on August 17, 2026.

As a token of appreciation for their efforts, Regent Rudy Susmanto announced a special trip to Taman Safari Indonesia for the students. In addition to the excursion, the school's angklung team was also presented with a complete set of angklung instruments to support their ongoing practice sessions and musical development.

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We did not expect to receive such a gift directly from the Regent. Actually, just being part of this ceremony was already very heartwarming for us.

The students expressed their pride and joy, viewing the reward not just as a recreational opportunity but as a significant acknowledgment of their dedication. Ahadi, the teacher and coach of the SDN Cibatok 03 angklung team, shared his surprise and gratitude, stating that the opportunity to perform at the regency-level ceremony was already a fulfilling experience.

Ahadi highlighted the students' commitment, noting they departed school before dawn, around 4:00 AM, to reach the ceremony venue, which is about a 1.5-hour drive from their school. He hopes such opportunities for students to showcase their talents will continue, encouraging them to express their abilities beyond the classroom. The performance and subsequent reward are considered a memorable experience for the students, fostering their confidence and musical aspirations.

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I hope spaces like this continue to exist for our students to express their abilities.