Soekarno's Granddaughter, Puan Maharani Reads The Text Of The Proclamation At The Merdeka Palace

JAKARTA - The chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) who is also the biological granddaughter of the Proclaimer Soekarno, Puan Maharani was lined up to read the text of the proclamation at the Commemoration Ceremony of the Seconds of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday, August 17.

"Proclamation. We, the Indonesian people, hereby declare the independence of Indonesia. Matters concerning the transfer of power and others, are carried out in a careful manner and in the shortest possible time", said Puan

During the ceremony, the lady was seen wearing the Bundo Kanduang dress, which is a traditional dress from the Lintau area, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra.

The clothes are usually worn on traditional events such as weddings, appointment of datuak, and others. In addition, this dress symbolizes the importance of the role of a mother.

For information, Puan Maharani is the youngest daughter of the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is the biological child of the proclaimer and the first President of the Republic of Indonesia Soekarno.