{"id":1990,"date":"2025-12-07T22:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T14:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/?p=1990"},"modified":"2025-12-07T22:02:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T14:02:22","slug":"balis-journalists-students-and-musicians-busk-for-sumatra-flood-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/balis-journalists-students-and-musicians-busk-for-sumatra-flood-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"Bali\u2019s Journalists, Students, and Musicians Busk for Sumatra Flood Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Three Hours of Music, Solidarity, and Community Spirit at Renon\u2019s Car-Free Day<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bali<\/strong> – When most people think of Bali\u2019s Sunday Car-Free Day in Renon, they imagine joggers, families, expats walking their dogs, and tourists enjoying fresh air around the Mandala Renon field. But this weekend, the east side of the park turned into something deeper than a casual morning stroll. It became a space for solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an impromptu three-hour charity performance, Bali\u2019s journalist community, local students, and beloved reggae musician Joni Agung<\/strong> came together to raise funds for flood victims in Sumatra. For travelers and expats who often witness Bali\u2019s beauty from the outside, this was a moment that revealed the island\u2019s true heartbeat \u2014 a culture that shows up for others without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music With a Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Joni Agung took the small CFD corner and filled it with eleven songs, including his well-known hit Ngalih Liang<\/em>. From 7 to 10 a.m., he didn\u2019t just sing. He chatted with the crowd, told stories, reflected on Bali\u2019s environment, and reminded everyone why community action still matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students from IMM (Ikatan Mahasiswa Muhammadiyah) and several journalists also joined in with performances of their own. There was no stage, no fancy setup, no sponsor banners \u2014 just people gathering to help strangers hundreds of kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Joni<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Joni Agung, whose real name is Anak Agung Junni Antara, is no stranger to community work. He runs the Temanmu Foundation and regularly offers free yoga sessions on Sanur Beach. Joining this fundraising effort came naturally to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m happy to be involved,\u201d he said. \u201cAs musicians, we also have a responsibility. Whether it\u2019s donating through concerts, supporting community projects, or helping during ceremonies \u2014 we try to give back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the event, he even performed two new singles, Sakit Hati<\/em> and Melali ke Pantai<\/em>, all without payment. This was pure volunteer work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Reminder From Nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between songs, Joni Agung urged people to see recent disasters as a reminder to respect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe should plant more trees, not cut them down,\u201d he said. \u201cMusicians and communities shouldn\u2019t be afraid to speak up. We all have a role in protecting what\u2019s been entrusted to us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His words resonated with locals, expats, and tourists who stopped mid-jog to listen. Bali\u2019s environmental challenges \u2014 from coastline erosion to extreme weather \u2014 are no longer abstract issues. They\u2019re part of daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Spontaneous Effort Born From Concern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Tri Widiyanti<\/strong>, the field coordinator of the Bali Peduli Sumatera<\/em> action, the idea came from a simple moment of concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis was spontaneous,\u201d she explained. \u201cWe saw what was happening in Sumatra, and help wasn\u2019t reaching everyone yet. Joni responded quickly and said yes without hesitation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many foreigners living in Bali, spontaneous community gatherings are one of the reasons the island feels different from any other global destination. People step up quietly. No drama. No bureaucracy. Just action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Result: Compassion in Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Bali\u2019s<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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After three hours of busking, open donations, and passing around contribution jars, the group collected Rp 8 million<\/strong> from Bali\u2019s residents, morning walkers, and supportive passersby \u2014 including a few tourists surprised by the warmth of the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The funds were immediately allocated to AJI Medan<\/strong> and Lazizmu<\/strong>, both active in distributing aid to communities hit hardest by the floods in Sumatra and Aceh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why This Matters to Bali\u2019s Global Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For visitors who come to Bali for its beaches, temples, and calm lifestyle, moments like this reveal another side of the island \u2014 a side rooted in empathy and collective responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wasn\u2019t a big concert or a government-organized campaign. It was journalists, students, and a musician showing that Bali\u2019s spirit of gotong royong<\/em> (mutual help) extends beyond its borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in a world where bad news travels fast, this small act of kindness deserves to travel just as far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reported by Ferry Fadly
Written by Hey Bali<\/a> Newsroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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