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Close call at the torch relay: commemorating Suro in South Jakarta

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On the night of July 18, 2023, in South Jakarta, Indonesia, @kibojagoo captured a thrilling moment during a torch relay procession held to commemorate the first night of Suro, the Islamic New Year's Eve. In a video shared online, the author was seen walking alongside others holding fire torches when a close encounter almost turned into a disaster. As a fire torch came dangerously close to his hair, the end of his bun caught fire, prompting a quick reaction from him. Acting swiftly, he released the bun and managed to brush off the fire, averting any serious damage. Unfazed by the incident, the author continued recording the video, still engrossed in reading the sholawat, a prayer in Islamic tradition. He even humorously remarked that due to his frizzy and messy hair, no burn marks were visible. The event served as a poignant reminder of the significance of Suro and the importance of vigilance during such celebratory occasions.

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