Tips Celebrating Eid Al-Fitr in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic Ala The Sasonos Family

Kapanlagi.com - Kapanlagi Youniverse (KLY) together with Daia held an online gathering event on Saturday (23/5). Just before breaking the fast for the last Ramadan this year, KLY visited the house of the Sasonos family.At the house of Dwi Sasono and Widi Mulia, KLY was invited to take a short house tour and have a conversation with all the members of the Sasono family. Yes, this family is blessed with three children, Dru, Widuri, and Den Bagus.

On this occasion, they also shared some exciting tips to stay healthy and motivated during the Covid-19 pandemic. For Dwi and Widi, working from home and accompanying their three children is a challenge that must be faced.

They also shared a little story about their preparations for this year's Eid Al-Fitr, which they considered historic. Yes, historic because this is the first Eid Al-Fitr that they have to celebrate in the midst of a pandemic.



Here is a snippet of the warm conversation between the KLY team, the gathering participants, and the Sasono family via the Zoom application and also streaming on Vidio.com.

1. In the midst of this pandemic, what are the tips for being a Daia family at home?

Widi: One thing for sure, we have to give some time for adjustment. Sadness may be at first. It needs to be followed by reflection, accepting the situation. Don't be sad for too long and adjust. Activities must continue from home. Sports, work, playing with children.

Dwi: We have to adapt everything from home. For example, my work involves a lot of crew and team. But with technological advancements, we can shoot like now. People in the creative field like me have to be able to adapt.

2. What activities are most enjoyable when staying at home?

Den Bagus: I like playing the drums and singing.
Widuri: Swimming and cooking. Trying out new recipes.
Dwi: As much as possible, we make the atmosphere at home enjoyable. We've played hide and seek, and even brushed stones hahaha.

3. How do you tell the children about the pandemic situation?

Dwi: Once we know from the news, we immediately tell them. They can also understand, as they have to study from home too. We continue to support them, including their school matters and development. In their daily lives, we also continue to teach them to maintain cleanliness. 

Widi: It feels good when helped by father and brother.Widuri is the one who often needs to be monitored, often swimming before finishing tasks.

4.How to involve children in helping at home? Like washing their own clothes?
Widi: I deserve to give them credit, they enjoy getting wet and helping.No need to talk about washing, sometimes it's difficult to ask the children to take a bath.First, invite them to do something fun first and then later help their parents.

5.During the stay at home, are there any favorite games to play together?
All at once: Snakes and ladders, scrabble, uno, playing cards too. One more is chess.

6.What is the favorite menu during Ramadan?
Widi: I am used to breaking the fast by drinking warm sweet tea.First, eat something else.If it's our family's favorite, it's Combro and then Es Timun Suri and Kelapa Muda. 

7.Are there any special preparations for this year's Eid?
Widi: Usually I buy koko clothes, prayer clothes for the family.For decoration, I always buy Sedap Malam flowers.It has the scent of Eid. While for the Eid menu, I always make an appointment first with my mother and mother-in-law.

What is always there is Ketupat Sayur, Sambel Goreng Ati Pete. If it's my mother-in-law's recipe, it's Sayur Babanci (a typical Betawi dish).

8. Is there a dress code this year?

Widi: It's more about wearing clothes that we already have but with different models. So that it's more creative by using what we already have.

Dwi: Even though we have to stay at home, there should still be documentation to create memories. This Eid is historic in the midst of a pandemic.

9. Tips to stay fit and healthy while staying at home?
Den: We have to drink plenty of water, avoid consuming too much sweet food. Stay at home, and if we have to go out, wearing a mask is mandatory.

Widi: And one more thing, always be happy. Try to smile in every activity.

Wow, aren't the tips given by the Sasono family interesting? For example, the dress code. We can try it at home later, KLovers. Have a happy Eid with your family. Even though we can't go back to our hometown, Eid can still be celebrated in a special way by using available technology.

(kpl/dka)