In 2015 London School Cares for Autism Awareness entrusted by the Korean Cultural Center to send two special needs children to attendthe Special Music and Arts Festival in Pyeongchang, Koea. Represented by Rivan Herditya Prananda (Piano) and Ferdian Nugraha PancaSakti (Drum) were both winners of the competition Piano and Drums performed on a series of Autism Awareness Festival 7 last March 2015.

Participant and their parents

Participant and their parents

Pyeongchang’s activities Music Festival was held from 7 to 12 August 2015. The activities was in the form of Music Festival OpeningConcert, Music Lesson, Master Class, Mini Special Olympic, Experience Korean Culture, Ensemble Practice, Mini Special Concert, ClosingConcert and Tour Seoul.

Performance by Ponco & Rivan

Performance by Ponco & Rivan

The participants from Indonesia this year got a chance to play a duo (piano and drums) played during the Winter Games Closing Concert.one professor watched the second performance from the participants from Indonesia (Rivan and Poncho). The professor was amazedwatching the performance were both very solid and nice. Therefore, the second participant from Indonesia was asked to be able to playduo in the Closing Concert.

Ponco & Rivan while playing the games

Ponco & Rivan while playing the games

It is very rewarding to see the appearance of Rivan and Poncho also privileged was granted to participants from Indonesia. Applause fromthe audience create a sense of pride and gratitude as a child – a special needs child is able to bring pride and good name to Indonesia.