August is coming. It is a special month for Indonesian. This country got its independence on August 17, seventy six years ago. So, it is not surprising if Indonesians welcome the month excitedly.  If you go around in all parts of countries, towns, or cities, you will find so many celebration. Each house or office turn up the red white flag as an honour to the independence. Or you will see many people celebrating the independence day by holding flag ceremony, or carrying out some traditional races, like climbing pine, sarong running race, bringing a marble in a spoon using mouth, slow bike race, and others. Everyone enjoys the joyness of Indonesia freedoom.

But for the last two years, we are going not to see them. People cannot stay in a room or field in a numerous number because of a very scaring virus, called covid 19. The virus has caused the death of many people. The spread of covid 19 is so fast and massive. We'd better avoid the activities which invite many people. It belongs to the celebration of our independence day. The joyness of celebrating the independence only can be enjoyed through virtual media. Whatever it is, we have to obey what the government has ruled to cut off the spread of covid 19. At least there are three steps to prevent the spread of covid 19. First, protect your mouth and nostrils by wearing a mask. Next, wash your hands using soap or handsanitizer. The last, avoid the activities which involve many people. It is hard but we have passed through these difficult times more one and a half years. Do not let our sacrifice for two years being in vain. Let's strengthen one another. Hopefully, next August, we can enjoy the exciting celebration of Indonesia's freedoom without the shadow of scaring covid 19.
Long life my beloved Indonesia!!!

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Kepala SMP 4 Kudus

                                                                                                                                                                                                     Dedi Triaprianto, S.Pd., M.Pd.