LOTE
Indonesian Independence Day
In conjunction with the celebration of Indonesian Independence Day on 17 August, students at GRPS took part in a range of fun and meaningful activities. These weren't just about having a great time—they were also a wonderful opportunity to immerse ourselves in Indonesian culture and traditions.
Nasi Goreng
Over the past two weeks, students at GRPS had the exciting opportunity to make and taste nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice) during their Indonesian lessons. Many students enjoyed hands-on experiences—cracking and whisking eggs, slicing bacon, snipping spring onions, pouring oil into a heated pan, and adding mixed peas and rice before stirring everything together to perfection.
It was a delicious way to explore Indonesian culture while learning valuable life skills. Both students and teachers had a wonderful time. Bagus sekali, anak-anak! 👏🌟
2. Lomba makan krupuk (Eating cracker competition)
Lomba makan krupuk is a traditional and fun game often played during Indonesian Independence Day celebrations. In the game, krupuk is tied to strings and suspended at mouth level from a line or string stretched across a space — often outdoors. Participants must eat the krupuk without using their hands, which are usually kept behind their backs. Our modified version was placing Ritz cracker on their forehead, use only facial movements — wiggling eyebrows, scrunching noses, tilting heads — to move the cracker down and to get the cracker into their mouth without using their hands. If the cracker falls, they usually have to start over!
3. Lomba Estafet Sarong (Sarong Relay Race)
Lomba Estafet Sarong is another fun and creative game often played during Indonesian Independence Day celebrations or community events. It combines the fast-paced excitement of a relay race with the humorous and sometimes chaotic challenge of using a sarong — a traditional cloth worn around the waist — as part of the game. The sarong becomes the “baton” in the relay — but unlike a normal baton, it has to be worn, making the transitions much more entertaining. Be the first team to have all members complete the race wearing the sarong in turns.
4. Sarong models
Students who chose to dress up in sarongs had a great time experiencing the joy and tradition that comes with it. They experienced Indonesian culture in a playful and hands-on way. It was more than just a dress-up moment — it was a cultural connection, wrapped in colour and joy.