Shaky-Shaky Ondel-Ondel

Jul 10, 2026

This children's story follows four young friends – Fikri, Samsul, Daus, and Miya – who are members of the Bhineka Middle School's Tanjidor band and ondel-ondel performance group. The group is preparing for a special performance at Jakarta City Hall, a venue they are familiar with due to their numerous past successes and countless trophies. The story highlights their teamwork and dedication as they prepare their ondel-ondel puppet, ensuring all details are perfect. A particular challenge arises when they realize the ondel-ondel is missing its mustache, prompting Fikri to remember a source of palm fiber in the storage room. The narrative emphasizes the pride the students take in their cultural performance, which often includes playing traditional Betawi Tanjidor music. Miya, who plays the trumpet from her wheelchair, is an integral part of the band, contributing cheerful melodies that fill the air. The story captures the excitement and collaborative spirit of the children as they work together to present their cultural heritage with pride.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time1 h 20 min

Shaky-Shaky Ondel-Ondel

The Betawi Tanjidor band

Friends Preparing for Performance

Checking the Ondel-Ondel Puppet

The Missing Mustache

FAQs

Who are the main characters in the story?

The main characters are four friends: Fikri, Samsul, Daus, and Miya.

What cultural group does the story represent?

The story represents the Betawi culture through the Tanjidor band and the ondel-ondel performance.

What is the group preparing for?

They are preparing for a performance at Jakarta City Hall.

What specific problem do the children encounter?

They realize the ondel-ondel puppet is missing its mustache and need to find palm fiber to create one.

Jul 10, 2026

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