The Other Side of the May 22, 2019 Demonstrators Before the Riot

This is the demand from the demonstrators to the government, especially Bawaslu.

Meanwhile, those who are elderly choose to sit after the speeches. Their energy is not as strong as usual during the fasting month.

However, those who are still young continue their speeches with fiery spirit.

"Mass actions during the fasting month and scorching heat make it difficult for everyone to stand for a long time. #BeforeRiot22May," wrote Pio.

Some demonstrators took to the streets. Others waited in front of the shaded Sarinah courtyard.

In the midst of the demonstration, there was a mother who chose to read the Quran. Sitting on a makeshift seat did not make her cancel her intention to read the holy book.

During the scorching hot demonstration, the crowd took a rest in front of Sarinah.

"Ramadhan festive," Pio quoted the writing above the Sarinah entrance. The appearance of the mothers, from one end to the other, made this demonstration more colorful.

This unique moment was also captured by Pio. The hoodie with the same color as the flag matched perfectly.

That afternoon, MH Thamrin street was filled with a sea of people expressing their opinions to the Indonesian government.

Many interesting details were captured in Pio's photos. From various writings circulating that afternoon to other details of the demonstration.

Age that is no longer young, makes this father choose to sit and rest in the middle of the ongoing speech.

Not only the demonstrators who are struggling. The media crew also struggle to maintain their best position to get the best picture, at any risk.

Two flags waving, with the Red and White flag at the top.

Not only the enthusiastic men. Mothers are also equally enthusiastic in participating in this demonstration.

As the evening approaches, the crowd continues to grow. They get closer to the barbed wire installed by the police.

The masses who participated in the demonstration that afternoon had one common goal. Young or old, they all had the same desire.

Behind the barbed wire already installed by the police, the demonstrators voiced their aspirations.

That afternoon, many mothers took to the streets to demonstrate. Including this mother who looked from behind the barbed wire.

For the mothers, Pio has a special impression. "For the mothers, it's like wanting to say 'Ma, why are you here, just stay at home.' In moments like this, it seems that mothers are better off addicted to Indian/Turkish/Korean soap operas," he wrote.

The scorching sun did not diminish the spirit of the demonstrators. They remained enthusiastic in expressing their desires in front of the Bawaslu office.

Pio Kharisma captured many moments when the demonstrators had just arrived in the M Thamrin area, Jakarta. That afternoon, the demonstration was attended by a considerable number of people.

In the midst of the demonstration, this man performed ablution before praying Asr in congregation.

This loudspeaker witnessed the May 22, 2019 demonstration in MH Thamrin, Jakarta.