Visiting Plymouth Plantation, Living History Museum

Visiting Plymouth Plantation, one of the tourist villages in Boston is a memory of its own. There is a village that was formed since the 17th century, the population comes from England and settled in America. At first they moved from England to find a new place to settle. That the reason why Boston also known as New England.

At Plymouth Plantation we can also see and feel firsthand how people live there at that time. The way they dress and act exactly like that, and draw them will tell the role they play and what the story behind it.

Pilgrim

For example, a farmer, what he or she does, live in which house, whatever plants they plant, to whatever game they play. Later visitors will see every home and its contents, and what activities are done at home. Even the gathering of people for the meeting of citizens with the drums was displayed, so we really like being in that era.

In addition we can also meet the original Wampanoag residents who live in their homes made of leaves or bark, the way they cook, make wooden boats and other interesting stories. Interestingly the role of the population there is a scientist or college graduate who wrestle history or sociology. So they can simultaneously practice the science they have and also be able to complete their research. And the work they do there as a volunteer.

In addition to enjoying the hometown of history, we can see other interesting activities in souvenir huts, such as making pottery, making bread, and making candles from honeycomb to weaving.

Plymouth Plantation itself is located in Plymouth which takes about an hour and 30 minutes drive from Boston by bus. Open daily from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Ticket prices start at $ 28 to $ 36.

Actually this concept can be developed and will be interesting in Aceh, because Aceh has a lot of historical stories that will attract many tourists and will become a medium of learning for the community to love history in a way that is true and interesting.

Plymouth Plantation

Artists For Humanity, Creative Solusion for Boston Teens

With The Teens at 3D Studio AFH

Working in Artists for Humanity became an unforgettable experience for me, being able to work in a company that has a concept that has been my dream all along. Artists for Humanity is a creative company located in Boston, Massacussets, United States.

This social company started in 1991 when Susan Rodgerson as Founder and Artistic Director met with youngsters in schools who have skills in the arts, especially painting. But they are not yet convinced of their ability to become one of the future careers.

Susan invites them, especially Rob Gibbs and Jason Talbot who are 14 and 15 years old to make the project together and produce. In the end they form the Artists for Humanity to accommodate, give the same place and opportunity for young people who have the same conditions with them.

Until now Artists for Humanity invites young people to work with mentors to create creative works to solve problems that exist in the environment and also meet client demand. Combining creative processes for social change and also helping to change lives financially for young people.

25 Years already, nearly 3,000 young people have already worked and reach up to 12,000 young people in arts and entrepreneurship activities. All come from schools in Boston, from different skin types, sex and various languages.

Every Tuesday through Thursday, young people, especially school children, once school starts from three to six o'clock, they can intern at Artists for Humanity. They make artwork, such as painting, collage, 3D, graphic design, video, and photos.

Later their work will be sold or rented to companies in need of art, and young people whose work is bought or rent will earn commissions. During the apprenticeship they will be accompanied by mentors, learning to produce works that have a decent quality to sell. Interestingly, the mentor here does not give instructions or orders, but invites young people to discuss and think scientifically, because the technique used STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

In the process, Artists for Humanity not only helps financially young people in Boston, but also motivates them to solve their educational problems. Many are ultimately motivated to complete their education and move on to a higher level with positive motivation.

There are approximately 40 full-time workers in Artist for Humanity, from director, mentor, finance, management and development, 3D mentor, painting mentor, graphic design mentor, photography mentor and animation mentor. Everything is gathered with the power of dreams of a Susan. She said, "do something positive for others and pass it on, and magic will come."

In addition to studying, I have the opportunity to teach young people who are apprenticing in 3D Studio to get to know Aceh and Indonesia through Creative Class that I usually do with The Leader friends. We make Piyohtoys with kokoru paper material that I brought from Indonesia.

Susan see the Piyohtoys

They learned how to create personal characters with paper materials and get to know Indonesia through the characters that we created. And it turns out the work we make makes us know Indonesia and America closer. And interestingly, Susan, Director of Artists for Humanity and Rich Mark, Marketing Director is interested in the concept and is waiting for the sale of the product to the international network.

And this becomes our next homework, can we accept this challenge?

* Program Participants The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Economic Empowerment Fall 2017 represents Indonesia.