Dansa Poco-Poco, Andalan Ambassador Of The Republic Of Indonesia To Argentina Promotion Of Archipelago Culture

President Jokowi and Vice President Jusuf Kalla participated in the breaking of the Guinness World Records record for poco-poco dances with the most participants at Silang Monas, Central Jakarta in 2018. (Between)

JAKARTA - Indonesia's cultural wealth never runs out. Dansa poco-poco, for example. The song that was originally popular with gymnastics, became a friendly dance throughout the country. Whoever hears the rhythm of poco-poco, they will take part moving the body: go forward and forth, to the right to the left.

His movement is growing every time. It's not wrong if poco-poco is transformed like a mandatory song for Indonesians in overseas. The Indonesian Ambassador to Argentina even made it an invitation to introduce the culture of the archipelago.

Indonesia's narrative is rich in culture, not just empty messages. Each region likes to have its own artists. The art lover then processes to prioritize regional elements. The result is brilliant. The work of the artist singing, story, to dance -- can be enjoyed by the wider audience.

Arie Sapulette, for example. the Ternate artist tries to compose a regional song. Poco-poco, his name. The song began to be sung by Arie with his other siblings in a group format called Panaku Group in 1993.

The song was able to anesthetize the whole of Eastern Indonesia, then Indonesia. Everything is because of poco-poco songs that are pleasing to the ears, regional languages that are easy to understand, and lyrics that emphasize love.

The pulsation of the song increased when singer Yopie Latul brought back the song in 1995. The poco-poco song was then used in limited TNI and Polri' as a gymnastics companion song. Gradually, the spirit of poco-poco dance spread throughout the country as the song was popular.

The poco-poco rhythm then spread throughout the country. From schools to government agencies. Also, the poco-poco gymnastics movements began to be accumulated with dance movements from various regions. Therefore, poco-poco has its own standards in each region.

Even the song, which was originally famous in Ternate, began to become a place to belong to all of Indonesia. Moreover, poco-poco dances are often perpetuated on state holidays at home and abroad.

The Poco-Poco, the song of the Ternate area really enjoys the sweetness of the song market in the country. Even Arie Sapulette's work accompanied the danceists in the Netherlands and the United States and became a mandatory song for Indonesian events on overseas. For Yopie Latul, the singer of the 2001 POco-Poco- menyabet AMI Sharp Award for the category of disco, house music, rap, and dance music - the success brought blessings. Among others, a busy schedule.

In fact, in the last two years, he appeared on the "Asian Night Market" event in the Netherlands. And the song Poco-Poco should not forget. Next year Yopie will fly to the US. Supposedly, the busiest the event, the thicker the wallet. Yopie doesn't dodge. It's just that, if you buy a new car or house, well, there's nothing like that," wrote a Tempo Magazine report entitledYopie Latul: Police Affairs (2001).

The popularity of poco-poco is timeless. Poco-poco likes can match itself with the tastes of the times. In fact, fans are not only present at home, but also poco-poco is loved by those who are overseas.

Indonesian Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, Kartini Boru Panjaitan or better known as Nurmala Kartini Sjahrir admitted it. The younger brother of political figure Luhut Binsar Panjaitan admitted that he continued to miss poco-poco.

He perpetuated the dance on every occasion, from 2010 to 2014. Poco-poco dances are often perpetuated when there are internal celebrations, as well as cultural promotions. Poco-poco is often the seed.

Poco-poco was chosen by Kartini, who is based in Buenos Aires because of the popularity of poco-poco in Indonesia. Poco-poco is considered like a gateway for Argentine, Paraguay, and Uruguay to know other Indonesian cultures. Moreover, Kartini does not want to lose to other Asian ambassadors in Argentina who introduce their respective cultures.

Slowly Latin American residents began to get to know poco-poco. All because the Indonesian ambassadors perpetuated exhibition celebrations to fashion shows in Argentina and others. The baton popularized poco-poco and then perpetuated Kartini's successor. Poco-poco dynamics continues to be the main choice when there is a state celebration in Argentina.

"Because I like to dance, if there is an ASEAN Family Day event, for example, I immediately lead the poco-poco and sajojo dance events. As a household containing a big family, I always try to get all my household members (KBRI) to get enough attention."

For example, eating and eating meetings are events that routinely perform so that the relationship continues to run well and the synergy of work can be taken into account. I always remind my staff that the function of the Indonesian Embassy abroad is a function of promotion. We must show that we are a rich nation in every way," explained Kartini Sjahrir in the book Rumah Janda (2014).