Frankly, I had never thought that I would join such a really cool program like this before! From a post of someone in a group of 'Students and Youth Forum (South Sulawesi)' in FB i.e., the previous program that I had attended before, I open the link and found it a bit complicated with some of the requirements, e.g., must represent of any instution of youth. So, I postponed to fill the form registration and continue life(DO NOT duplicate this bad attitude that just would get you too far from your success!)
As the time flies, I didn't remember that the deadline is coming until I saw a post from the administrator that said "Two hours left before online registration to ASEAN Culture Camp 2012 is closed"! So, without any excuse and plan on the next weekend that also already got valid information about how to fill it, I finished it few minutes before the registration really closed!! Next two days, I got the notification again that said they will announce the top 25 candidates to be part of this exciting event by email no later than Sunday, April 8, 2012. But until the time, I didn't get any notification yet then I thought it just too late for me to submit the form but I will remember a quote that said "If you're meant to be there then you will get there!" and another one: "There will be NEVER TOO LATE to TRY/LEARN something", you might believe that too. :)
Finally, after four days passed after the main list announced, I got an email two days before the events in the earlier morning that said there will be extra 15seats more for extraordinary people like me :p, the additional will get "privillage" to enjoy the night in their own home, i.e., will not get hotel accommodation, but surprisingly at the night when the first day was over, all of the extra participants able to enjoy the hotel accomodation! Thanks for the committees, especially for the Office of Tourism and Culture of South Sulawesi Province for the great services. So, As I thought it my last opportunity, I sent all the documents that requested. And I did a mistake again, but a small one. I forgot to attach my gorgeus picture so they request it, what could I say? :)
Shortened,
DAY ONE, APRIL 14 2012
I arrived at the venue-Gedung Mulo about 8am. I was in hurry until I realize that everything was running very smoothly. There's I met bunch of talented youths with high spirit, bright mission and have same concern about world future from diffrent races and cultures such as USA, BELGIUM, JAPAN, CHINA, MALAYSIA, and of course INDONESIA! Not waiting too long, the two bus that will took us to the venue was came but we stop by at the hotel first. Some of us did check in and put their belongings there then we continue to Somba Opu Fort.
The program was gave me so much insights, both about my local and international undertanding comprehension. Even, this program contributed to let local and foreigner have a deep knowlegde about historical places and values that left.
We learn about culture of South Sulawesi, especially the values from the ethnics that adopted.
Culture learning about South Sulawesi that given from Mr Nudingram(sorry if it's misspelled)
We also visited the Karaeng Pattingalloang Museum in Somba Opu Fort. In another chance, we have our main program that is simulation conference like what United Nations did. About the simulation itself, it's a new thing for me and that's really interesting. I learn many things from the conference refer to the issue that we had discussed. As a youth, I have to know what is the big problems from each countries to develop their home countries. By know the problems, each countries can also found it either as a threat and learning lesson to be adopted. I was got a chance as representation for Philippines Delegate together with my sleepy fun partner from USA, Riley! It's found to be so strange and difficult at first time. But, since it was just the simulation we had a lot of fun while also serious at the same time. The moderator which is the administrator managed it very well and we just made it great!
In Front of Karaeng Pattingalloang Museum in Somba Opu Fort
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Philippines Delegates and Pakistan Delegates in ASEAN Youth Conference
Other than the culture learning that given from Mr Nudingram(sorry if it's misspelled) - Head of Tourism and Culture of South Sulawesi Province, conference simulation from Mr Biondi and Mr Achie, we also had lot of exciting programs! There are lot of fun games that handled by Mr Satkar. For a game session, we are divided to 6 groups that contain of 6-7people. I was selected in group one together with Putri(Ina), Mita(Ina), Shima(May), Yana(May), and Jeremy(Usa) as the leader. One of the great game was trying built a tower as high as possible with teams and we out as the winner! Not stop until that, we recognised as the BEST team after all. Proud to cooperate and be a part with you guys! :)
At the night, there was a barbecue party and after that we had a cultural performance that's so marvelous! There were participants represented their ability in dance, cultural presentation, attraction, tips, sing, etc. Accompanied with bonfire, the night was so fun and all of us rejoice in that. Before midnight, we back to Hotel and have a rest for tomorrow.
DAY TWO, APRIL 15 2012
After checkout, we back to Somba Opu fort to continue the schedules. In second day, we still have few last session and discuss the paper of works that made by some delegations about the main problems that each countries had to be concern and pull the red thread then trying to make the final resolution from the conference. As the conference should be finished soon, suddenly each delegates very eager to express their opinions that it just heating up! :p Because the different concern and lot of opinions, we didnt get the final resolution from this conference. That is no a problem after all. The important ones is that we more aware with the issue about sustainable development now and know each countries problems that we as youth could spread this to everyone especially to the the governance and together help them to resolve it.
After the conference end, there were awards announcement for best female&male delegation, best cultural performance, best costume, funny delegates, serious delegates, and best team. There was also closing ceremony and video made from some people about their opinion about this event and documentation of this event that's so fun! ^^
Overall, my sacrify to attend this great prorgam is nothing to be compared with bunch of the experiences, knowledge, and friendship!! :D To be part of this youth event, it realize me and open my sight that what I know about world problems is nothing! It's re-enforce me about my responsible as a YOUTH! What is my contribution to my home country, especially in Indonesia that I had gave?? Hope it's not just the spirit of a moment but we as young leader have to concern about the global issued and cooperate to find the solutions.
Thanks for Tourism and Culture Office of South Sulawesi Province who is able to held this great promram together with Delegate Relations of 2012 ASEAN Culture Camp Mr Biondi, Mr Satkar, and Mr Achie. And to be noted, the coordinator of the events Mr Ashry (Gego) and all the committees, who had made this events very well prepared! At least but not Last, thanks for all the delegates from each countries that without you the event will not be realized and found fun! See you on the next conference and events guys.. :)
(In Front of the Hotel before leaving.. miss you guys!)
-As a human being, we must keep update with everything facing the world change. Sustainable development is a REDlight indicator that help the world improvement to make it better.
Ardiyanto Dwi Putra
