A video showing foreign nationals washing motorcycles for free in front of a church on Jalan Pangeran Diponegoro, Yogyakarta, has gone viral, drawing positive reactions from the public.
The activity, reportedly taking place every Friday, has become a regular community service, carried out cheerfully by foreigners without requesting payment.
The video, originally posted on TikTok by user @soloposofficial, shows a bunch of foreigners enthusiastically washing motorcycles for local residents. The individual appeared to interact warmly with passers-by while scrubbing down vehicles in front of the church.
@soloposofficial Sebuah video memperlihatkan bule menawarkan cuci motor secara gratis di halaman depan sebuah gereja di Jalan Pangeran Diponegoro, Yogyakarta. Aksi itu disebut rutin dilakukan setiap hari Jumat dan menarik perhatian warganet karena dilakukan oleh warga negara asing. Dalam video yang beredar, tampak bule tersebut dengan riang membersihkan motor milik warga yang datang, tanpa memungut biaya. Hingga kini belum ada informasi resmi mengenai nama gereja maupun identitas bule tersebut. Namun, beberapa warganet menduga kegiatan itu berkaitan dengan aktivitas sosial Gereja Mormon (LDS) yang sebelumnya pernah melakukan aksi serupa di wilayah Yogyakarta. Sejumlah sumber juga menyebut aksi cuci motor ini serupa dengan kegiatan pelayanan misionaris Mormon di beberapa kota di Indonesia, di mana para elder (misionaris) biasanya mencuci motor gratis sebagai bagian dari pendekatan sosial dan dakwah ringan . Meski belum ada konfirmasi langsung dari pihak gereja, aksi ini menuai respons positif dari publik. #fyp #fypage #fypシ゚ #fyppp #foryou #foryoupage #foryoupagee #trend #trending #fypp #trendingvideo #trendingvideos #trendingvideoviral #trendingnews #hotnews #trendingsong #trendingtiktok #trendingnow #trendingreels #trendy #viral #viralvideo #viralvideos #viralvideotiktok #viralnews #virall #viraltiktok #bule #mormon #gereja #cuci #motor #gratis #yogyakarta #yogyakartaistimewa #lds #momen #positif #indonesia #indonesia🇮🇩 #misionaris ♬ suara asli – Solopos Official
Although the specific identity of the foreign national and the name of the church remain unconfirmed, speculation online suggests a possible link to social outreach efforts by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the Mormon Church).
Netizens have pointed out similarities between this activity and prior missionary initiatives in the region.
Some residents and online users have noted that missionaries from the Mormon Church, known as “elders” or young volunteers, often engage in community service projects such as free motorcycle washing in cities across Indonesia.
These acts are usually part of a broader social approach and light religious outreach. While there has been no official confirmation from church representatives regarding the activity, the public response has been largely positive.
The initiative has been praised for its helpfulness and the volunteers’ willingness to serve the local community without expecting anything in return.
Similar Community Services Observed in Semarang
This type of community engagement is not exclusive to Yogyakarta. A similar free motorcycle wash initiative has also taken place in Semarang, specifically in the courtyard of the Church of Jesus Christ on Jalan Ahmad Yani No. 130.
In Semarang, the team conducting the activity consisted of four men and two women, including at least one Indonesian participant. The group began inviting passing motorists at approximately 11:00 a.m., using a simple banner reading “Free Motorcycle Wash” to attract attention.
These initiatives appear to reflect a consistent pattern of low-key, service-oriented outreach commonly associated with Mormon missionary activities.
While these groups typically maintain a discreet presence, such gestures of community support have occasionally attracted broader attention due to their visibility and foreign involvement.
The cost of a typical motorcycle wash in Indonesia ranges between Rp10,000 and Rp20,000.
More specialised services, such as steam cleaning, may cost between Rp30,000 and Rp50,000 or more, depending on location and service complexity.
Given these market rates, the free service being offered is appreciated by many, especially those without the time or financial means to clean their vehicles regularly.
