[GCDP] Padang, Day 27 & Day 28

Day 27

It's showtime. The day has come after 3 days of practicing to showcase the traditional Minangkabau dance known as Tari Pasambahan to the new students as part of the freshie orientation and to promote AIESEC in UNAND.

Went with Max and Kevin who stayed overnight at my place for the 2nd day in a row to UNAND. We went there by ojek and even though I told them to drop us at the bus stop, they took us directly to UNAND via the back gate and arrive earlier than the others. Still, it was a nice experience.

With my latest AIESEC shirt

We practice the dance and listen to the music to know the rhythm and beat. We also changed into traditional Minangkabau clothes.

The guys with our coach, Agung

 Taking pictures in our traditional costume before heading to the hall to stand by.

Even did a video before we performed.

 After that, it was showtime! Although our moves weren't perfect, it was awesome to perform in front of over 4000 new students. Head for lunch before helping out with promotion.

Exchange of AIESEC shirts - AIESEC in UNAND and AIESEC in Malaysia

Met with Icha and Ayii, part of the CC team for GLS after talking to them especially Icha virtually.

After that, we headed to another building. I went to the other AIESEC office in the campus. Hang around for a while before meeting with Afdhal.

We went to visit Joy who was still recovering from eye infection. Stayed around and talk to her host family before going to Afdhal's house to have dinner. Had dinner together with Safwan.

After that, Afdhal sent me home together with Safwan coming along as it was getting late. Thanks Afdhal! Reach back home and read through some articles.

Hours later after the dance, Ahmad, a fellow EP from Egypt share the link regarding our performance and it was an awesome feeling as how often does one appear in an online news portal abroad.

Article link: http://ranahberita.com/21483/galeri-foto-anggunnya-mahasiswa-bule-berbalut-busana-tradisional-minangkabau/

Before going to sleep, Meiki called as he witness an accident but I'm glad that he his safe. After that, it was time to hit the sack.

Day 28

Was picked up from home by Eko to meet with Icha and later with Cu In to go to the airport to pick up the facis and chair for GLS apart from Alaa who will be arriving the next day.

Met up with Dea, Bina, Aldo and Gatot at the airport before heading to Ayii's house. We had a rest and lunch before starting our first meeting. We got to know each other and set expectation settings before taking another rest or working on our sessions. Icha and Ayii bought satay for everyone.

Ilma came over and pick everyone except Bina who was staying over with Ayii back to their respective host families. We stop by the AIESEC office before dropping me home. Had dinner and look through the session outline before going to sleep earlier than expected. Exhausted and tired but a great day.