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| Cessna Blue Flying Club UMM Airplane Passing Over Manahan Stadium, Solo. (Photo: Yafi PR UMM) |
Opened directly by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the 48th Muhammadiyah Congress in Surakarta was grand. Especially with a series of Sky Show performances presented by the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) on November 19, 2022. Starting from the parachutist carrying the flag to the Cessna aircraft attraction belonging to UKM Biru Flying Club UMM.
The appearance was the initiation of the UMM Campus, which involved the Mobile Brigade Headquarters of the Indonesian National Police. There were ten senior parachutists carrying ten flags. These include the red and white flag, Muhammadiyah, Aisyiyah, the logo of the congress, and a photo of KH. Ahmad Dahlan, Nyai Walidah, and several others.
The attraction's coordinator, M. Isnaini, explained that the team's preparations had been carried out since a month ago. At the opening, the parachutists descended from two helicopters above the Manahan Stadium, Solo. Then greet the participants and cheerleaders of the five-year agenda. As for after landing, the ten flags were handed over to the central leadership of Muhammadiyah, represented by Prof. Dr. Abdul Mu'ti, M.Ed.
Then followed by the Cessna UKM Biru Flying Club aircraft, which did a flying pass over Manahan and Solo Raya. It didn't stop there—the attractions of two microlight planes that were prepared. The first plane flies a banner that reads Congratulations to the 48th Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Congress. At the same time, the second carried a banner that read Advancing Indonesia, Enlightening the Nation.
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"This is our effort to provide a new atmosphere at the congress. Moreover, this is an important agenda, especially for Muhammadiyah residents," said the man from Lombok.
High enthusiasm was also shown by Muhammadiyah residents who were present. One is an Aisyiyah member from Sorong, West Papua, Saidah. He was amazed by the attractions of the plane and the jump team that were presented.
"Excellent entertainment for participants and cheerleaders. Moreover, I came to Solo from West Papua. I was worried about what happened to the parachutists, but thank God everything landed well," he said.
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Idah, her nickname, also appreciated the UMM aircraft team, who performed maneuvers several times. Even his friends praised the three planes consisting of a Cessna and a microlight.
"I am thrilled to be present on Muhammadiyah's big agenda. Hopefully, at the 48th Congress, excellent leaders will be chosen who can advance Indonesia and enlighten the universe," Idah hoped. (cdr/wil)
