JAKARTA - Legendary Indonesian artist Jaja Miharja is filled with joy and pride. The man, affectionately known as Ayah Jaja, recently received the honorary Bintang Budaya Parama Dharma award directly from the President at the State Palace.
He shared his experience with great joy.
"I'm so happy. I want to tell my friends, it's rare for Jaja Miharja to receive something like this," said Jaja Miharja in South Jakarta on Wednesday, August 27.
This award is given to artists who have made significant contributions to the world of arts and culture. In addition to Jaja Miharja, Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, and Seto Mulyadi, also known as Kak Seto, also received awards from President Prabowo.
"This award is for older artists who have made significant contributions. I have been involved in the arts for a long time," explained Jaja Miharja.
Receiving an award from the number one person in Indonesia is certainly an extraordinary honor for him. He couldn't hide his joy.
"(When summoned to the State Palace), I wasn't surprised anymore, but happy, thank God. It was the President who gave it to me, not the sub-district head, but the President. Thank God," he said in his characteristically flamboyant manner.
The moment of meeting the President was also very memorable. More than just receiving the award, Jaja admitted to receiving a warm welcome.
"Instead of just chatting, he patted me on the shoulder," he said.
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