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Marching Through Monsoons: A Journey to Vote For Change

Marching Through Monsoons: A Journey to Vote For Change

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 Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Marching Through Monsoons: A Journey to Vote For Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan deras mengguyur kota Jakarta sejak pagi.En: Heavy rain has been pouring over the city of Jakarta since morning.Id: Rina merapatkan jaketnya saat melangkah di genangan air depan rumah.En: Rina tightened her jacket as she stepped through the puddle in front of her house.Id: Dia menyadari tantangan yang akan dihadapinya hari ini, tetapi semangatnya tak pudar.En: She realized the challenges she would face today, but her spirit remained undimmed.Id: Rina, seorang guru yang berdedikasi, percaya bahwa setiap suara penting.En: Rina, a dedicated teacher, believes that every voice matters.Id: Hari ini, ia akan memberikan suaranya dalam pemilihan lokal.En: Today, she would cast her vote in the local election.Id: Rina melangkah dengan hati-hati, memastikan tidak terpeleset di jalanan yang licin.En: Rina walked carefully, ensuring she wouldn’t slip on the slick roads.Id: "Budi!En: "Budi!Id: Tari!En: Tari!"Id: " panggilnya kepada dua orang temannya yang sedang menunggu di halte bus.En: she called out to her two friends waiting at the bus stop.Id: Budi, seorang pemuda yang seumuran dengan Rina, tersenyum menyambutnya.En: Budi, a young man around the same age as Rina, smiled in welcome.Id: "Kita akan butuh sedikit keberanian untuk hari ini," ujarnya sambil menunjuk ke arah jalanan yang mulai terendam.En: "We are going to need a little courage today," he said while pointing to the road that was beginning to flood.Id: Tari, sahabat Rina yang selalu ceria, mengangkat payungnya.En: Tari, Rina’s always cheerful best friend, raised her umbrella.Id: "Kita bisa lakukan ini.En: "We can do this.Id: Semua demi masa depan kita," katanya bersemangat.En: All for our future," she said enthusiastically.Id: Mereka bertiga menaiki angkot yang melaju pelan, berusaha menembus lalu lintas yang macet karena banjir.En: The three of them boarded an angkot that was moving slowly, trying to navigate through traffic jammed due to the flood.Id: Jalan menuju tempat pemungutan suara tidak mudah.En: The way to the polling station wasn't easy.Id: Air sudah mencapai lutut, dan langit tak menunjukkan tanda-tanda cerah.En: Water had already reached knee-height, and the sky showed no signs of clearing.Id: Namun, pemandangan itu tak menyurutkan niat mereka.En: However, the sight didn’t deter their intentions.Id: Setiap orang yang bertemu mereka dalam perjalanan memberikan senyum dan salam penyemangat.En: Everyone they met along the way offered smiles and words of encouragement.Id: Ada rasa solidaritas yang terasa kuat saat semua bersama mencari perubahan.En: There was a strong sense of solidarity as everyone sought change together.Id: Sesampai di balai komunitas, suasananya sudah ramai.En: Upon arriving at the community hall, the atmosphere was already lively.Id: Orang-orang tetap antusias meskipun basah kuyup dan letih.En: People remained enthusiastic despite being soaked and weary.Id: Rina melangkah masuk, menekan rasa lelah yang melanda.En: Rina stepped inside, pushing through the fatigue that overwhelmed her.Id: "Setiap suara membawa harapan," gumamnya dalam hati, sambil mengisi lembar suara.En: "Every vote brings hope," she murmured to herself, while filling out the ballot.Id: Suara-suara nyanyian Indonesia Raya bergema, menambah semangatnya.En: The sounds of the Indonesia Raya anthem resonated, boosting her spirit.Id: Saat keluar dari bilik suara, Rina menarik napas panjang.En: As Rina exited the polling booth, she took a deep breath.Id: Banjir dan hujan seakan hilang sejenak, tergantikan rasa puas dan bangga.En: The flood and rain seemed to vanish for a moment, replaced by a feeling of satisfaction and pride.Id: Rina menatap teman-temannya yang berdiri di dekat pintu, wajah mereka menyiratkan perasaan yang serupa.En: She looked at her friends standing by the door, their faces reflecting similar feelings.Id: Perlahan-lahan, mereka berjalan pulang, air masih pembanjiri jalanan.En: Slowly, they walked home, the roads still flooded.Id: Namun, langkah Rina terasa lebih ringan.En: However, Rina’s steps felt lighter.Id: Dia menyadari bahwa usahanya hari ini berarti, bahwa setiap tindakan kecil bisa membawa perubahan.En: She realized that her efforts today were meaningful, that every small action could lead to change.Id: Di tengah hujan, Rina merasa lebih kuat dan yakin.En: In the midst of the rain, Rina felt stronger and more confident.Id: Dia berjanji pada dirinya sendiri untuk terus berjuang demi perubahan yang dia impikan.En: She promised herself to keep fighting for the change she dreamed of.Id: Dalam hati Rina, harapan dan kebanggaan berkobar terang, tak kalah dengan derasnya hujan monsun di sekelilingnya.En: In Rina's heart, hope and pride burned brightly, undeterred by the pouring monsoon rain surrounding her. ...
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