Radhar Panca Dahana's Extraordinary Figure In Noorca Massardi's Memories

Radhar Panca Dahana (DOK ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The news of the departure of the writer Radhar Panca Dahana shocked Noorca Marendra Massardi. This close friend of Radhar Panca mourned the passing of Radhar Panca Dahana, a close friend who has been in the world of literature.

Of course, there are many memories that Noorca Massardi remembers who was friends with Radhar Panca Dahana since he was in junior high school.

The deceased was struggling with kidney failure. Every week, Radhar Panca has to undergo dialysis 3 times at the RSCM.

"20 years. The deceased suffered from kidney failure," said Noorca Massardi when contacted by VOI, Thursday, April 22.

For Noorca Massardi, Radhar Panca is a versatile figure. As poets, playwrights, actors and cultural observers.

"He is respected by many circles. He has connections to political circles, the DPR, political parties, "he continued.

The persistence of the late Radhar Panca in advancing Indonesian culture is no longer in doubt. Noorca Massardi said Radhar Panca had always been determined to get cultural attention from the government.

"(Humanists must) get real attention from the government," said Noorca Massardi, remembering Radhar Panca's determination.

However, due to minimal real attention from the government, Radhar Panca formed the Indonesian Theater Federation. The FTI is a forum for theater groups and theater workers from actors, directors, scriptwriters, stage producers, producers and all other professions to work professionally.