When Raisa and Bimbo Gets Bicycles from President Jokowi
When Raisa and Bimbo Gets Bicycles from President Jokowi
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JAKARTA - State Palce today transformed into a stage for nationwide musicians. For the first time, the National Music Day was held at there.
It was attended by a number of musicians across generations incorporated in the Union of Artists Singer, Composer and Musician of the Republic of Indonesia (PAPPRI) on Thursday, March 9, 2017.
"I am very happy today because the present artists, artists of music, and singer who in my childhood, when I was young, almost everything I know," said President Jokowi starting his speech, as reported by Secretariat of the Presidency website, Thursday (9 / 3).
That afternoon, the welcome speech which given by Head of State is not as usual. Small talk accompanied by a joke to the musicians who attended seemed to be ice breakers.
However, the President had expressed his views about music. For him, music is an art of storytelling. Music is also sometimes able to make the atmosphere becomes more optimistic.
"Through music, the truth can be delivered as it is. It's that I'm happy. Go inside the hearts and minds of us all," said Jokowi.
This former Jakarta governor also expressed hope that related to homeland music. As a son of the nation of Indonesia, of course, he wants the music of local able to dominate in their own country.
"We all want, the government wants, so that the music Indonesia dominate all over the place, all space, all walks of life in our homeland. Not the music of the West or other countries. This is what we continue to strive in order to truly become the host and dominate in their own country," he said.
During a working visit to the affected areas, usually the President Jokowi took time to mingle with the children and the community by giving quizzes. Not much different from those moments, this afternoon the Head of State provides a number of questions to the musicians in attendance.
"But it usually is I give the bike, but it was the Palace is not ready. Well if there is'nt, but later it exchanged with bike. I carry a card, later exchanged with the bike in the Palace," president said while showing cards question.
The first question of the President is on track area. He asked for someone to come forward and identify five folk songs. Ita Purnamasari, musician born in Surabaya, advanced to the presence of the President and managed to call five songs regions.
"Before returning to the place, singing songs of the region. Not just mention it," the president said after giving her his card.
Hearing this, she sang Lir Ilir songs from Central Java. The palace was turned into a stage show of skill of the musicians.
Several other musicians are asked to forward to the presence of the President, one is Andre Hehanusa and music group Bimbo. Especially for the band from Bandung consisting of three brothers Sam Bimbo, Acil Bimbo, Bimbo and also Jaka, President Joko Widodo appreciate the works of those who counted 50 years of their work in the music.
To the three of them, Head of State asked him to sing the song Sajadah Panjang, then makes the whole room got carried away by it.
In addition, Head of State also asked a musician who represents the younger generation to advance toward. Raisa Andriana is a musician in question.
Just like Bimbo, Raisa showed performance in front of the President and invited guests. Indonesia Pusaka sung by her with melodious and solemn.
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To the president, Raisa had the opportunity to express his hope for the development of music in the country. In line with the President, she also hoped that the Indonesian music is able to host in his own country.
"The hope is the same as Mr. President, Indonesian music can dominate. But now it can be seen from the concerts of local musicians were all sold out," said Raisa.
Events during the day was then terminated by the President of the National Congress once inaugurated VII Union of Artists Singer, Composer and Musician of the Republic of Indonesia (PAPPRI). Gong beating him marking the opening of the national conference.
"I declare the 7th National Congress of the Union of Artists Singer, Composer and Musician of the Republic of Indonesia (PAPPRI) was officially opened. Congratulations commemorating National Music Day 2017," he concluded.
It was attended by a number of musicians across generations incorporated in the Union of Artists Singer, Composer and Musician of the Republic of Indonesia (PAPPRI) on Thursday, March 9, 2017.
"I am very happy today because the present artists, artists of music, and singer who in my childhood, when I was young, almost everything I know," said President Jokowi starting his speech, as reported by Secretariat of the Presidency website, Thursday (9 / 3).
That afternoon, the welcome speech which given by Head of State is not as usual. Small talk accompanied by a joke to the musicians who attended seemed to be ice breakers.
However, the President had expressed his views about music. For him, music is an art of storytelling. Music is also sometimes able to make the atmosphere becomes more optimistic.
"Through music, the truth can be delivered as it is. It's that I'm happy. Go inside the hearts and minds of us all," said Jokowi.
This former Jakarta governor also expressed hope that related to homeland music. As a son of the nation of Indonesia, of course, he wants the music of local able to dominate in their own country.
"We all want, the government wants, so that the music Indonesia dominate all over the place, all space, all walks of life in our homeland. Not the music of the West or other countries. This is what we continue to strive in order to truly become the host and dominate in their own country," he said.
During a working visit to the affected areas, usually the President Jokowi took time to mingle with the children and the community by giving quizzes. Not much different from those moments, this afternoon the Head of State provides a number of questions to the musicians in attendance.
"But it usually is I give the bike, but it was the Palace is not ready. Well if there is'nt, but later it exchanged with bike. I carry a card, later exchanged with the bike in the Palace," president said while showing cards question.
The first question of the President is on track area. He asked for someone to come forward and identify five folk songs. Ita Purnamasari, musician born in Surabaya, advanced to the presence of the President and managed to call five songs regions.
"Before returning to the place, singing songs of the region. Not just mention it," the president said after giving her his card.
Hearing this, she sang Lir Ilir songs from Central Java. The palace was turned into a stage show of skill of the musicians.
Several other musicians are asked to forward to the presence of the President, one is Andre Hehanusa and music group Bimbo. Especially for the band from Bandung consisting of three brothers Sam Bimbo, Acil Bimbo, Bimbo and also Jaka, President Joko Widodo appreciate the works of those who counted 50 years of their work in the music.
To the three of them, Head of State asked him to sing the song Sajadah Panjang, then makes the whole room got carried away by it.
In addition, Head of State also asked a musician who represents the younger generation to advance toward. Raisa Andriana is a musician in question.
Just like Bimbo, Raisa showed performance in front of the President and invited guests. Indonesia Pusaka sung by her with melodious and solemn.
To the president, Raisa had the opportunity to express his hope for the development of music in the country. In line with the President, she also hoped that the Indonesian music is able to host in his own country.
"The hope is the same as Mr. President, Indonesian music can dominate. But now it can be seen from the concerts of local musicians were all sold out," said Raisa.
Events during the day was then terminated by the President of the National Congress once inaugurated VII Union of Artists Singer, Composer and Musician of the Republic of Indonesia (PAPPRI). Gong beating him marking the opening of the national conference.
"I declare the 7th National Congress of the Union of Artists Singer, Composer and Musician of the Republic of Indonesia (PAPPRI) was officially opened. Congratulations commemorating National Music Day 2017," he concluded.
(rnz)
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