IMYEP 2012 gives me
some unforgettable stories, indeed. Since I met other delegates from some provinces
of Indonesia at Soekarno-Hatta Airport for the first time, I felt like I knew
them for years. I felt a strong brotherhood among all delegates. Togetherness
among all delegates of Indonesia has made me feel that I have such a rich
country with various tribes, cultures, and languages.
Knowing the various
cultures, languages, and also special food from all over Indonesia has given me
a new feeling that actually Indonesia’s provinces are close each other.
Distance means nothing, there is no reason to be provinciality, we are unity in
diversity, Indonesia.
It is very nice to know all delegates from all
parts of Indonesia, I have found new brothers and sisters here in IMYEP 2012.
I found another new
brothers and sisters when I met delegates from Malaysia. They welcomed
Indonesian delegates warmly. The host family was friendly and helpful. Some
activities we did together made me feel like I was at home.
But one thing I felt
touched was when all delegates from Indonesia sang ‘Tanah Air’ in each traditional
costume in the evening of cultural performance. The lyrics that I sang made me
miss my homeland, Indonesia. The song grew my nationalism to my country,
indeed.
‘….. biarpun saya
pergi jauh tidakkan hilang dari kalbu…tanahku tak kulupakan…engkau
kubanggakan…’
At last I say that
joining IMYEP 2012 gives me some positive impacts of my life :)
By Ari Carolina
Central Java delegate
