Ice Tea Seller Humiliated at Religious Event Receives outpouring of Online Support
Netizens Identify Vendor Made Fun of by Preacher during Bersholawat
A heartwarming display of online solidarity has emerged following an incident at a recent religious gathering in Magelang, Indonesia. During the Bersholawat event, a preacher, identified as Gus Miftah, was caught on camera making fun of a local ice seller who was present in the crowd. The incident sparked outrage online, prompting netizens to rally around the vendor.
"Have you found the address of our brother who was insulted by Miftah! Wait for the update, there are good people who will share their good fortune with him. DON’T GET TIRED OF SPREADING KINDNESS. TREASURE IS NOT TAKEN WITH DEATH, ALMS KEEPS THE DOOM OF THE GRAVE & HELL FIRE AWAY!” a Twitter user, @balyabinmalk***, declared on Tuesday, December 3rd.
The netizen subsequently revealed the iced tea seller’s identity as Pak Pun/pak dolop, sharing his address as Gesari, Banyusari, Grabag, Magelang. He urged those who agreed to offer their support to rally behind the initiative.
Flood of Donations for Humble Entrepreneur
Following the social media outcry and the revelation of Pak Pun’s identity, a wave of online sympathies and donations wave poured in. The determined individuals launched an online fundraising campaign to provide support to the vendor who had been publicly humiliated.
The initiative garnered considerable momentum, as many people expressed their dismay over the preacher’s disrespectful remarks and expressed a strong desire to help Pak Pun.
"Good Sis Agree to Open Donations! If you agree gasskeun!” replaced the initial tweet her original message in a call to action, aiming to galvanize further assistance for the ice seller.
In the midst of the controversy, @balyabinmalk*** also provided a bank account number, encouraging those who wished to contribute to deposit their donations variodirectly should use this number.
He promised to transparently disclose the total amount collected and how it would be used to support Pak Pun.
Video of Incident Sparks Discussion about Respect and Dignity
The incident, which took place during the Magelang Bersholawat event, was captured on video and quickly went viral. The footage shows Gus Miftah, alongside other prominent figures such as Gus Yusuf Chudlori and Habib Zaidan Bin Yahya, seemingly making light of the ice seller, who
was carrying his merchandise while watching the preaching.
The video sparked widespread condemnation, with many criticizing the preacher’s behavior as insensitive and disrespectful. The incident has ignited an important conversation about respect and dignity, emphasizing the need for kindness and empathy towards all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status.
What does this story (*explain*) about the potential impact of online communities?
## Ice Tea Seller Receives Support After Humiliation at Religious Event
**Host:** Joining us today is [Guest Name], a community organizer who has been following the story of Pak Pun, the iced tea seller who was ridiculed during a recent Bersholawat event. Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Can you tell us more about what happened at the event?
**Guest:** At a Bersholawat gathering in Magelang, Indonesia, a preacher named Gus Miftah made some inappropriate and hurtful remarks about Pak Pun, who was simply trying to make a living by selling iced tea to the attendees. The incident was caught on camera and quickly went viral.
**Host:** The online reaction seems to have been quite strong.
**Guest:** Absolutely. Many people were outraged by Gus Miftah’s behavior and flooded social media with messages of support for Pak Pun. They denounced the preacher’s actions as insensitive and disrespectful, and called for him to apologize.
**Host:** How has the community been supporting Pak Pun?
**Guest:** The community has been incredible! Netizens, led by Twitter user @balyabinmalk***, identified Pak Pun and shared his address. People have been sending him financial aid, purchasing his iced tea, and offering words of encouragement. There’s a real sense of collective empathy and solidarity for Pak Pun.
**Host:** What does this say about the power of online communities?
**Guest:** This story is a powerful example of how online platforms can be used for good. It shows the incredible ability of individuals to connect, mobilize, and offer support to those in need, even across geographic boundaries.
**Host:** Thank you for shedding light on this important issue.
**Guest:** My pleasure. I hope this story inspires more acts of kindness and compassion both online and offline.
