Becak Jadi Angkutan Resmi SEA Games 2011

Becak berasal dari bahasa Hokkien, yakni be chia yang bermakna kereta kuda. Moda angkutan ini adalah moda transportasi beroda tiga yang umum ditemukan di Indonesia dan juga di sebagian Asia.. Becak Jadi Angkutan Resmi SEA Games di Palembang. Setidaknya 350 becak dan 300 sepeda akan menjadi angkutan resmi SEA Games XXVI. Angkutan tradisional itu akan beroperasi di kompleks olahraga (venues) di Jakabaring, Palembang. Moda angkutan ramah lingkungan ini melayani atlet mulai dari penginapan (wisma atlet) menuju venues. Namun tidak semua penarik becak akan direkrut karena mereka harus lulus seleksi.


Alex Noerdin mengatakan, becak dipilih karena sarana angkutan masyarakat Palembang yang bebas polusi dan unik, sehingga ada kesan etnik dan tradisional.


"Untuk moda angkutan di komplek Jakabaring, kita sengaja memilih becak dan sepeda," tegas Alex Noerdin di hadapan Menteri Lingkungan Hidup (KLH) Prof Dr Gusti Muhammad Hatta pada Rakor Regional Lingkungan se-Sumatera di Palembang, Senin (7/3/2011).


Hal yang sama juga dikatakan Kadishub Sumsel Sarimuda MT usai membuka Musda DPD Organda Sumsel di tempat yang berbeda.


Menurutnya, sebanyak 350 unit becak, ditambah 300 sepeda akan disiagakan di kawasan venues SEA Games dan Wisma Atlet di Jakabaring.


Nantinya, becak tidak hanya menjadi sarana transportasi bagi atlet menuju venues. Namun juga menjadi sarana transportasi bagi atlet yang ingin berkeliling di Jakabaring. Dan pengendara becaknya tidak sembarang orang tetapi haruslah pilihan dan lebih dahulu ditraining sehingga menjadi duta wisata Sumsel.




























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Indonesia's Best Talents Involved in the SEA Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Indonesia's Best Talents Involved in the SEA Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Success story of a sporting event begins since the very first day the event is officially held. That is why the opening and closing ceremonies have been major concerns of the Indonesia SEA Games Organizing Committee (Inasoc).The organizers has vowed to make the Games something to remember through the ceremonies.

            "In every multi-sports event such as SEA Games, Asian Games and Olympic, the opening and closing ceremonies have been capturing public's attention," said Rachmat Gobel, Inasoc Director General.

            In that matter, the organizers proudly announced the names of the country's best talents to get involved in the ceremonies.

            Indra Yudhistira as the event director and conceptor will be working together with top music director, Erwin Gutawa to present a performance show that will be unforgettable. Top choreographers such as Ari Tulang, Deddy Pudja, Hartati, and Alex Hassim will start working with percussionist Ade Rudiana.

            Indonesia's top singer and actress Agnes Monica in the ceremonies will proudly sing the Games' theme song, that will be released during the 100 day towards the SEA Games kick off ceremony on... Agnes will be collaborating with the Phillipines' top singer Lea Salonga and Malaysian Idol Jacklyn Victor.

            "It is a very exciting moment to work together with the country's best artists to present something for the country that will be remembered forever," Rachmat added.

            Indra, who is also Inasoc's Head of Deputy IV, said it will be a big challenge for the organizers to bring something different from previous events.

            "Indonesia is rich with cultures. Together with these artists, we will give something different in Palembang that would be a good memory for everyone," Indra said.

            There would be 150 pieces of orchestra, 1,000 rampak gendang (traditional drum performance), and 5,000 dancers involved in the ceremonies combined with high-tech performance using the biggest LED cyclorama, moving stages, and giant picture projection.

http://www.seag2011.com/en/news/detail/62/Indonesia%27s-Best-Talents-Involved-in-the-SEA-Games-Opening-and-Closing-Ceremonies/

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26th Needed 15,000 SEA Games Volunteers

26th Needed 15,000 SEA Games Volunteers Successful implementation of the SEA Games would not be separated from the support of all parties in the country. Committee for implementing the SEA Games (Inasoc) said it still needs about 15,000 volunteers to the success of the implementation of the SEA Games in Jakarta and Palembang XXVI/2011.

Currently newly registered 1500 volunteers who are ready to serve in various fields of work. "We need many volunteers to assist the task of the committee. The work of volunteers SEA Games is no less important than the preparation of the venue (the game) SEA Games itself," said Deputy Secretary General in the event INASOC Ginung Pratidina Chat Langsat (Obsat), Jakarta.

He revealed the lack of volunteers who signed up not because of socialization is not maximized. Therefore, from April it began to make approaches to several schools and universities to recruit volunteers. "We are prioritizing school-age volunteers with age range 15-35 years," said Ginung.

Problem cooperation with the university has made Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) with DIKTI. The committee is also still open registration online through the official website www.seag2011.com

So, what benefits to volunteer? According Ginung each volunteer will receive a certificate that can be for working capital, other than uniforms, and other basic needs. "By becoming a volunteer, they will get the benefit of experience working in teams. It would be very helpful when they enter the working world," he said.

The committee will help the volunteers were selected to obtain special permission from schools and universities where they learn to perform their duties. "It's time to show that you care about the success of this event," said Ginung.

http://www.seag2011.com/en/news/detail/46/Needed-:-15,000-SEA-Games-Volunteers/

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