Paranginan - Have you ever imagined how priceless trash can produce stunning masterpieces? Moreover, the works are displayed on the runway of the modeling world.
In the midst of the flow of modern life, the world of fashion is on the rise in various corners of schools in Humbang Hasundutan Regency lately. In fact, the most frequently encountered are fashion exhibitions that adopt the theme of sustainable living culture with the principle of 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle).
On the other hand, this is actually related to serious problems currently being faced by Indonesia related to the environment. One of them is the problem of waste which is a threat that we need to deal with together.
The traditional pattern of waste management: collect-dump-transport must be abandoned and behavior must be changed starting with efforts to sort waste at home to the 3R lifestyle (reduce, reuse, recycle).
In connection with the implementation of the independent curriculum in all schools in Indonesia, the Intra-School Student Organization (OSIS) at Senior High School (SMA) 1 Paranginan, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra Province, opened an inter-class competition event to celebrate the 95th Youth Pledge Day (HSP) on October 26-28, 2023.
Of the several types of competitions in the event, one of the most unique was the fashion show competition using used goods and plastic waste which was held on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
This fashion show competition caused quite a stir among the school community because this activity was held for the first time. The models also wore matching clothes to represent each class.
Not only that, the clothes worn also looked elegant and captivated the eyes and hearts of the audience. How could it not be, the masterpiece dresses were very beautiful and unique like royal dresses and suits in a palace in a fairy tale land. The men's suits and vests were no less unique than the women's dresses. The clothes of a pair of models are made as harmonious as possible to attract the attention of the audience.
"While diving, drink water", this analogy fits the "3R catwalk" competition activity. The 3R catwalk event is not only an event to enliven the event, but also an interesting strategy to convey an important message to students about high concern for the environment.
By displaying their fashion creations in public, the students indirectly convey a message to others to reduce waste and adopt a more sustainable, clean lifestyle.
