Jambi to send bands

Jambi to send bands

JAKARTA (JP): Jambi will send three marching bands totaling
275 people for the 19th SEA Games closing ceremony on Oct. 19.

Provincial police chief Col. Priestiwa, said in Jambi
yesterday that the marching bands were invited by the National
Sports Council (KONI) and the Indonesian Marching Band
Association.

The three marching bands are Bahana Masurai from Sarolangun
Bangko, Gita Bersama from Tanjung Jabung and Bahana Lintas from
Bungo Tebo.

Bahana Masurai is scheduled to take part in the morning parade
at the state palace on Oct. 17.

Priestiwa saw off the marching bands yesterday and hoped they
would perform well.

"I want you all to do your best at the SEA Games and not to
leave a bad image of Jambi," Priestiwa said, as quoted by Antara.

Nardiansyah is both coordinator and coach for the three
marching bands.

Suwardi Ramli, the KONI Lampung chapter chairman, said in
Bandar Lampung yesterday that he hoped the Lampung citizens
residing in Jakarta would support the Games.

"I have met with some of the Lampung citizens in Jakarta for
this purpose and they have agreed to attend," Suwardi said.

Suwardi, who is also the Lampung deputy governor, said that
the Lampung fans could motivate the Lampung athletes in the
Indonesian contingent to perform well in the Jakarta Games.

Twenty Lampung athletes, including women's weight lifter Sri
Indriani, and men's pencak silat team member Suwandi, are in the
Indonesian contingent. They will compete in 12 sports. (lnt)