4 Tips For Safe And Fun Homecoming From Melody Laksani

Melody Laksani (Photo: IG @melodylaksani92)

JAKARTA - The moment of Eid is the most awaited moment by former JKT48 member Melody Laksani. After two years of being banned from going home, Melody has a great longing to gather with her parents-in-law and siblings in Palembang.

"I'm so enthusiastic, I've prepared a to-do-list for Lebaran homecoming to make it even more fun, such as maximizing quality time with family at home while ordering my favorite Palembang cuisine," said Melody, quoted from ANTARA, Monday, April 25.

Melody then gave tips for the first Eid homecoming in the midst of a pandemic to stay safe and comfortable.

Find information and do careful planning

Melody reminded not to be prestige in seeking as much information as possible regarding the regulations for homecoming travel. It is known, there are several government regulations related to homecoming that must be obeyed, such as booster vaccination or showing negative results from the RT-PCR test and rapid antigen test for those who have not done the booster.

"Also, continue to apply health protocols wherever we are considering the ongoing pandemic situation," said Melody.

Equally important, for those of you who travel overland by private vehicle, make sure the condition of the vehicle is in top condition and the traffic route to be traversed.

Prepare snacks for emergency iftar on the go

Generally, the return trip is taken in a short time. It is possible that you are stuck in traffic on the way to iftar and there is no place to eat around.

Therefore, for those who are fasting, preparing snacks as an emergency iftar snack while traveling is certainly something that should not be missed.

Bring the best gifts for the family Sending hampers is a tradition that is closely related to the Eid atmosphere. Therefore, it is incomplete to return home without bringing gifts for your beloved family.

Melody and her husband did not want to be left behind in giving the best for all members of their family.

"If I go to the store myself, I don't think I have time anymore. My schedule is busy this month of Ramadan. It can save time to choose the best hampers for my husband's family later by ordering online," said Melody.

Maximize quality time with family After not seeing each other for a long time, the moment to return to their hometown is a time for Melody to maximize quality time with family.

For him, simple activities such as watching movies, eating together, or snacking while drinking tea at night can add to the warmth of the atmosphere. "Usually I can only send food to my in-laws. As long as you return home, you can eat together at home and make the best use of your time," concluded Melody.