Visiting Flood Victims in Shelters, Wika Salim Gives 'Cendol Dawet' Entertainment as Motivation

Kapanlagi.com - Wika Salim provided direct assistance to the flood victims that recently hit Jakarta. Instant noodles and other necessities were given to the victims who were taking shelter at Gelanggang Olahraga (GOR) Pengadegan, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (7/1). Seeing Wika's arrival, the refugees appeared to be very happy to see her among them.

1. Taking Photos Together

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Wearing a layered black jacket over a short shirt, Wika became the target of mothers who wanted to take photos. After taking photos with the refugees, the happy expression on the face of the woman born on February 26, 1992 was clearly visible because her presence brought smiles to the refugees.

Not only that, after taking enough photos together, Wika Salim sang to entertain them. "Shall we sing Cendol Dawet?" Wika said to the refugees.

2. Feeling Tired and Sad as If Disappeared

Loud cheers filled GOR Pengadegan as Wika sang. The tired and sad feelings of the refugees seemed to disappear when Wika Salim started singing a song popularized by the leader of Orkes MG86 Production, Abah Lala.

One by one, the refugees started dancing to the tune. Wika Salim's melodious voice seemed to be a source of encouragement for them amidst the disaster.

It is known that according to data from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of DKI Jakarta Province, the number of refugees due to flooding reached 6,672 people as of Saturday, January 4, 2020. This number has significantly decreased from January 1, 2020, which reached 31 thousand people.

(kpl/irf/CDP)