Today's Story

Today is the peak of the PAB event or activity. Early in the morning, we woke up and performed the Fajr prayer together at Darossalam Mosque. After finishing the prayer, we were instructed to return to our campsite, take a shower, and have breakfast before proceeding to the next activity.

We returned to the campsite wearing field attire or sportswear to participate in the morning exercise. By 8 a.m., the sun was shining brightly, and we began the next activity, which was hiking or exploration. Before starting the hike, we were asked questions at each station to ensure we were ready.

Some groups had already departed, and we remained in the field to answer questions from the organizers before embarking on the hiking mission. After a short while, we answered the questions correctly, and we set off to complete missions at each station.

At the first station, we started with documentation, taking photos and presenting a cheer. After that, we were asked questions and discussed the answers together. Once finished, we proceeded to the second station, where we were tested on marching in formation. Our leader picked a random slip of paper with instructions for the marching order that our group would demonstrate.

Once done with the marching, we moved on to the third station, where we had two tasks: answering questions from the organizers using Morse code and box code. Following that, our next task was to create a stretcher.

After completing the stretcher, we headed to the final station, Station 4. Here, we were sprayed with water and instructed to lift each other to navigate through prepared obstacles, followed by crawling.

Afterwards, we were allowed to return for a shower, perform the Dhuhr prayer, and then gather for the closing ceremony and prize distribution. Due to heavy rain in the afternoon, our activities were delayed. Around 2 p.m., when the rain subsided, we started the inauguration ceremony and concluded the event.

We were lined up by group for the traditional post-inauguration celebration, where we were smeared with tamarind paste and had coffee and baby powder applied to our faces. This marked our official induction as scout members.

After the ceremony, the prize distribution took place, and our group received three awards. Following this, we participated in a clean-up activity, taking down tents and cleaning the areas we had used during the event.

Once the cleanup was complete, we took group photos with fellow students from the English Language Education and Kansei Engineering departments. We also recorded a video with senior students who organized the event.

And that concludes the story of this PAB. Until next time!