EVENT SEBAGAI SARANA MEMPERERAT SOLIDARITAS KELOMPOK (STUDI DESKRIPTIF KUALITATIF PADA KOMUNITAS BYMAX BANYUASIN)

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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to find out how event events can strengthen solidarity
among BYMAX Banyuasin Community members. The research method used is qualitative with a
descriptive approach to interview, observation, documentation. The theory used in this study is the
Theory of Social Relations. The subjects of the study were four members of Bymax Banyuasin, one
informant, the general chairman, Vicky Mahendra, the second informant, the vice chairman, arif
Budiman, the third informant, Ricky P.U, the secretary. The four informants, Erawadi's advisors,
said that the location of the research was conducted at BYMAX Banyuasin Basecamp, which is
located at Jl. Mulya Agung is a gathering place for the BYMAX Banyuasin community. The results
of this study show that social service activities were held because of the rampant Covid-19 pandemic
in Indonesia. The lack of awareness of the Banyuasin community to use masks when traveling has
made BYMAX Banyuasin Community members pioneer the movement to distribute street masks. The
members raise funds from various circles. Funds or donations are channeled to buy masks and
handsanitizers and are distributed to the streets. several social service activities carried out by the
BYMAX Banyuasin community. With this activity the solidarity of the community is also
strengthened plus a sense of concern for the community that grows from the self-awareness of its
members to help society