Residents Shield Their Ears During Loud Sound Event
Residents shielded their ears as a truck carrying a towering stack of subwoofers rolled through a usually quiet village during a local "sound horeg" event.
Understanding "Horeg" and Its Impact
The Javanese phrase "horeg" loosely means to move or vibrate. As the vehicle passed, its booming bass shook the ground and rattled nearby homes, with some onlookers saying the sound was powerful enough to crack windows.
Public Reaction and Cultural Debate
People lined the roadside to watch the spectacle, reacting with a mix of curiosity and discomfort as the speakers thundered past.
Such loud street parties have drawn criticism in parts of Indonesia and been described by some as "haram," fueling debate over noise, public order, and cultural expression.
Documentation of the Event
The scene was captured by photojournalist Juni Kriswanto, who documented the passing convoy and villagers' reactions.