Maksi 2017 was a huge
success for SMPK1 BPK Penabur Bandung. Maksi, which stands for Malam Apresiasi
Karya Siswa (Student’s Creation Appreciation Night) is an event held by SMPK1
BPK Penabur once every 2 years. Students were given a chance to show their
ability in non-academic sector, such as dancing, singing, play drama, etc. This
is my first year seeing Maksi. This year’s Maksi was held on Balai Kartini in
Bikasoga, on February 10th 2017, with the theme ‘Harmony in
Diversity’. I went there with two of my friends, Caleb and Adriel. We got the
regular pass ticket. My first impression when I entered the hall was so
amazing. Colorful lights lit up the room and strobe light beams running here
and there, creating an enormous effect on the hall. We got our seats and
enjoying the shows.
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| Chelsea's performance |
There were bands
performing, and they were all great. The Retro Dance Crew dances very well, I
like how they were very solid and move rhythmically. Then the Point Z x Golden
Cross came up to perform. Hype was the most memorable dance performance I’ve
seen that time. Two of my classmates, Alicia C and Nadya were members of the
dance group. They were doing really great. Their costumes were nice as well. Chelsea
also performed with her band. On top of everything, I was waiting for No N’3 to
perform. No N’3 is a dance group with the members of K1s alumnus. They are
quiet famous, I think. Once they attend a dance competition on television and
did a really great job. I love every performance they’ve shown.
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Here’s a sneak peak when
Maam Liani acted on the play.
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After No N’3‘s performance,
it was time to watch the Maksi most memorable, most climax, most intense show;
the teacher’s play! The play was opened by a woman with pink dress and fancy
hat with black sunglasses which then I recognized as Maam Liani came to the
stage. Then other teachers came up and dance off to JKT48’s song and another
dangdut song. The audiences laughed off to see how ridiculous and creative K1
teachers are. Unlike most other teachers, they were not afraid or ashamed to
act differently from how they usually do in classes. Then some other teachers
came to the stage and play a song as a band, while 3 others with black suit
doing some ‘magic tricks’. I recognized one of them as Mr. Ook. Then, Ms. Ratna
came up with a male teacher as Indian dancers. This makes the show very
hilarious. Ms. Ratna is do known for her hilariousness. At the end of the play,
all the players came up to the stage and gave us a good farewell.
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What would your reaction be
when you see your teachers dancing like this?
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This was my first year of
Maksi and I am really impressed by it. Though I wasn’t one of the participants,
I as an SMPK1 student, also feel proud by the success of Maksi 2017. I can’t
wait to see the next Maksi on 2019!
