Ananda Buddhisuharto, Educating Street Sweepers

Ananda Buddhisuharto who has a background as a teacher wants to make sure that the streets and sidewalks in the heart of the Bandung city, West Java, are clean and comfortable for residents to do their activities.

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Ananda Buddhisuharto educates street sweepers with character training through the Sekolah Hidup Indonesia (Indonesian School of Life), in Bandung City, West Java, Monday (9/5/2022).

When most residents are still sleeping, Ananda Buddhisuharto, 55, is already on the streets. The man who has a background as a teacher wants to make sure that the streets and sidewalks in the heart of the Bandung city, West Java, are clean and comfortable for residents to do their activities.

Weekends and public holidays, including Idul Fitri, are the most challenging time for Ananda. Understandably, these are the days when the city of Bandung, West Java, is always crowded with tourists from various regions. One of the main factors people love to visit the city of "Paris van Java" is its beautiful atmosphere and clean areas, including shopping and culinary centers.