EVENT IN MY HOME TOWN

            I live in Padangsidimpuan. It is located in North Sumatera. In every August 17^th, my city always celebrates with some performances. It is a day when people make some festivals and some events, something like Panjat Pinang, Balap Karung, etc. We can find some performances too. They are Kuda Lumping, Drum Bands, and Pawai.

            Kuda Lumping is one of performances that important when it is August 17^th. Kuda Lumping is a tradition of Java. It is so unique performance. The Players of Kuda Lumping are men. Someone who drives Kuda Lumping will drink an alcohol. It will make driver of Kuda Lumping forget about his self and all of people. He becomes like an animal. He eats the grass, and mirror. It makes the audiences are so nervous. That is fantastic.

            Panjat Pinang is one of some festivals in my home town. Someone who wants to get the presents have to climb it. It is so difficult because the presents are located in the top of the tree.

            Many students will show Drum Bands. They beat the drums and it is so interesting. Many people especially for young come to watch it. The festival is made in the center of the city.

            For me, it is really a great day because it is a day when people feel so free from colonitation. All of people can enjoy this event. I think you must try to come here for watching those performances.