TASIKMALAYA, Thecuy.com — The National Santri Day ceremony has ended, but the agenda for Tasikmalaya Mayor Viman Alfarizi Ramadhan apparently continues.
Instead, the following event was about to start. As soon as the ceremony at Wiradadaha Stadium on Thursday (22/10/2026) concluded, Viman was immediately swarmed by students. They rushed to get closer, some wanting to shake hands, others wanting to take photos together, and still others seemingly wanting both at once.
On that day, Viman dressed simply: black trousers, white koko shirt, and a black skullcap. No large podium was needed, no loud speaker, no elaborate protocol. He simply stood on stage as the crowd of students gathered. As a result, the mayor became an accidental celebrity.
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Viman’s hands moved from one person to the next. His smile widened. Each request for a photo was gladly granted. He did not appear in any hurry to leave the crowd.
According to Viman, Santri Day is a moment of happiness and gratitude for the students. Therefore, he said, it is natural for them to express their joy in their own ways.
That’s true. Happiness does not always require a stage. Sometimes a chance to meet someone you have only admired from afar is enough.
Especially if that person is the mayor. Many students may rarely get the chance to meet their local leader face‑to‑face, seldom shaking hands or greeting them, let alone having in‑depth discussions about pesantren life, student education, or the future of Tasikmalaya’s youth.
Thus, when the opportunity arose, they were eager not to miss it. A photograph could become a memory, and a handshake could become a story to share back at their pesantren.
At least, this is what emerges from the enthusiasm shown by the students in a video posted on Viman Alfarizi’s account. There is something striking about that gathering.
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They came with their mobile phones to take pictures. Of course, a photo together is not the sole measure of a leader’s success. Yet such enthusiasm indicates a space for closeness that can be built between a leader and his people.
The challenge truly begins after the photos are taken. Because students need more than a mayor who is willing to pose for selfies; they also need a leader who is willing to listen.
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