BANYUWANGI – The traditional August walk took place in full color yesterday (27/8). Each team of participants displays different creativity. no doubt, the August event was a spectacular treat for the people of Bumi Blambangan.
Yes, There are three categories in the traditional walking. Especially for elementary school/madrasah ibtidaiah (SD/MI), junior high level, and high school/general level, different start at different points. Category 8 Km followed by SD/MI students in Banyuwangi.
The starting point from the intersection of GOR Tawang Alun, Gajah Mada Intersection Road, Enter Gajah Mada Street, Brawijaya Street, Adi Sucipto Street, A Street. well, Jalan dr. Sutomo, headed for Jalan Diponegoro in front of Gesibu Banyuwangi yesterday morning.
The participating teams passed Jalan Gajah Mada, Brawijaya Street, Adi Sucipto Street, Jalan Ahmad Yani, and Jalan dr. Soetomo, and finish at Blambangan Park. Meanwhile, the junior high school level category starts from the Srono District office and finishes at the Lincing red light junction, Rogojampi Kecamatan District.
General category, Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas released the first squad yesterday afternoon. This time the team of general participants took the southern route from the Gambiran District Office to the Lincing red light junction, Rogojampi Kecamatan District.
Regent Anas released the first team at 16.00. Present at the moment were Deputy Regent Yusuf Widyatmoko and Chairman of the Banyuwangi DPRD, Made Cahyana Negara. Besides that, regional leadership forum (forpimda) also present. Regent Anas said, The traditional walk is expected to be entertainment for the community.
So far, light him, the traditional hike went smoothly and in an orderly manner. He explained, Traditional walks can be in direct contact with the community. He also advised the public to maintain order on the roads.
''Hopefully it goes smoothly until the goal, independent spirit, merdeka, merdeka!Anas shouted. Meanwhile, after releasing several squads, Regent Anas and forpimda formed a line. They participate as an honor squad. The moment was also at the same time to greet the community. (radar)
