PRESS RELEASE
49/HUMAS/SMA PRADITA DIRGANTARA/VIII/2023
Boyolali SMA Pradita Dirgantara Solo (SMA PD) participated in the Guinness World of Records (GWR) Angklung 2023 event held at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
This angklung performance record, recognized by Guinness World Records (GWR), was attended by 15,110 participants from all corners of the archipelago
The record-breaking event was initiated by the Organisasi Aksi Solidaritas Era Kabinet Indonesia Maju nesia (OASE KIM), an association of the spouses of members of the Indonesia Maju Cabinet. This event is a manifestation of the ongoing endeavor to support the the conservation of our country's traditions
Angklung has also been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity since November 2010.
Mrs. Nanny Hadi Tjahjanto, founder of SMA PD, who was also present in this event, cheered on and encouraged the 80 SMA PD students present at GBK. "The participation of SMA Pradita Dirgantara is a manifestation of the love of Pradita students for Indonesian culture. It is proven by the fact that not only in West Java, but angklung is loved by all Indonesian people," said Mrs. Nanny during the GWR at GBK.
"The participation of SMA Pradita Dirgantara is a manifestation of the love of Pradita students for Indonesian culture. It is proven by the fact that not only in West Java, but angklung is loved by all Indonesian people," said Mrs. Nanny during the GWR at GBK.
Alongside thousands of other participants, SMA PD students also sang the national anthem "Berkibarlah Benderaku" by Ibu Sud and the song "Wind of Change" made famous by the legendary music group Scorpions. On this occasion, all participants were guided by Saung Angklung Udjo.
President Joko Widodo and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin were present at this event, accompanied by the First Lady Hj. Iriana Joko Widodo and the Vice President's Spouse Hj. Wury Estu Ma’ruf Amin.
Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo and Mrs. Wury Ma’ruf Amin also played this musical instrument from West Java. Members of OASE KIM, civil servants, and members of the Women's Association (DWP) from various ministries/agencies, the TNI-Polri, women's organizations, state schools, students, and others were also present.
As the event concluded, the SMA PD delegation gathered for a group photo, proudly displaying the GWR 2023 certificate. They were joined by the official UNESCO assessor Sonia Usirogochi, as well as Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, accompanied by Mrs. Nanny Hadi Tjahjanto.