The Meaning Of Gibran's Expression Shows Mimik Sadness During The Inauguration

Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka were inaugurated as President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term of service. (ANTARA PHOTO/Akbar Nugroho Gumay)

JAKARTA - Mimik or the expression of Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the presidential inauguration on Sunday, October 20, 2024 is enough to steal the public's attention.

Not a few say that his expression at that moment shows sadness. In this case, gestur and micro expressions expert from Paul Ekman Intl Manchester England Monica Kumalasari said that Gibran's expression of sadness has its own meaning.

"When the vice president's oath is dominated by'sad' emotions, sad it happens if someone loses something, loses whether, maybe loses his freedom," Monica said, as quoted by Antara.

According to his analysis, the sadness shown by Gibran is likely because his freedom was taken at the age of 40 because he had to think about something global at the state level.

He also assessed that this expression was reflective for Gibran, who felt that he had lost support or the 'power' of his father, Joko Widodo, who had been accompanying him in the world of politics.

Monica said Gibran was more dominant in showing sad emotions and exhibiting only a few emotions of happiness. The emotions shown between conditions in ordinary days and on the day of his inauguration were very different, although in the eyes of the people were no different significantly.

He also added that in the picture of Gibran's video and state photos, there was a high intensity of emotion. This is likely because you have to take a formal photo for the state, but you can see the expressions made so that it becomes objective.

"Obstructives that arise are actually emotional with high intensity, if obstructive means trying to have an image created with effort, Pak Prabowo is more consistent because it has been an experience for how many years," he said.

Monica also said that the constructive expression of Gibran could be because what Gibran achieved was not as heavy as Prabowo's struggle, which had to travel 20 years to reach the stage of the President's position. So that there is an inorganic impression that is read on his micro expressions.

Meanwhile, Monica saw that Prabowo and Gibran's presence as they walked into the MPR building looked very confident, coupled with a formal atmosphere and formal clothes made their confidence increase. They also showed a high pose when dealing with invited guests who were present at the event.

Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka took the oath of office as President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term of service at the MPR RI Plenary Session at the Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Sunday.

A total of 732 members of the MPR RI witnessed the procession of taking the oath of office. The MPR RI Plenary Session was also attended by national figures, leaders of political parties, and representatives of friendly countries.