In Fact, Bonge, An Artist From Dukuh Atas Who Hopes To Get A Scholarship Because His School Is Only Up To 3rd Grade

Bonge, one of the youth icons of 'SCBD' at his hangout location in the Dukuh Atas area of Jakarta. (Rizky Sulistio-VOI)

JAKARTA - Bonge, one of the youth pioneers of SCBD (Sudirman, Citayam, Bojonggede, Depok) who participated in the Citayem Fashion Week (CFW) in the Dukuh Atas area, Tanah Abang District, Central Jakarta, hopes that if he gets a scholarship from the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy , Sandiaga Uno.

"There is also interest in scholarships, and there is also a plan to meet with the minister," said Bonge in the Dukuh Atas area, Central Jakarta, Friday, July 22.

Bonge explained, he wanted to return to continue his school education which had stopped.

"Last grade 3 elementary school, so the willingness to return to further education is very there, because it's important," he said.

Bonge said he was interested in Sandiaga Uno's offer. He said there were plans to meet with Manparekraf.

"Interest, there is a plan to meet with the Minister," he said.

Previously, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno highlighted Citayam Fashion Week (CFW) which is currently still being discussed.

Sandi assessed that Citayam Fashion Week could be like Harajuku in Japan.

"I actually provide space and opportunities for them, this is not only a hit or trend during school holidays. But rich in Japan there is Harajuku in New York there is Fourty Second Street and this they can become trendsetters for Indonesian fashion," said Sandiaga while attending the Appreciation event. Kreasi Indonesia (AKI) at Summarecon Mall Serpong, last Sunday, July 17.

Sandiaga assessed that the children at Citayam Fashion Week could be used as influencers or collaborated with MSME products. Sandiaga also said that his party does not only offer scholarships but can offer these children to be able to create quality content.