Relax, This Is A Moment Of Togetherness With Ganjar Pranowo And Mahfud MD With Komika And Culturalists

Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD are in the middle of artists and comedians. (IST)

JAKARTA - Although the political atmosphere in the country is warm and tense, it does not affect the presidential read-presidential pair in 2024 Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD. Monday 23 October, Ganjar and Mahfud met national comics and cultural observers in Jakarta.

Ganjar Mahfud came to the Political Joke event which was held at the Jakarta M-Bloc Cafe Kala. The two met comics, including Cak Lontong, Cing Abdel, Akbar, Denny Chandra, Aziz Prayer Ibu, Butet Kertaradjasa and others.

Although what was being discussed was about politics, the atmosphere felt good. Ganjar and Mahfud seemed to chat casually with the comics jokingly.

Politics, which is usually discussed seriously, was discussed lightly and jokingly that afternoon. Criticism of scathing feels funny, when delivered in satirical language full of metaphor.

For example, regarding the controversy over the decision of the Constitutional Court (MK) regarding the minimum age limit for presidential and vice presidential candidates. The issue, which is currently hot among the public and political elites, was discussed promulgately by Ganjar and Mahfud, as well as comics.

"I'm sure the Ganjar Mahfud pair can advance Indonesia faster. Because it can't be influenced. What can be influenced is the Constitutional Court, if MD can't," said Akbar, a comedian who managed to make Ganjar Mahfud laugh.

There is also a satire of Cak Lontong who tells that he never takes his son to work. Because, he is not one of the fathers who forces his son to work according to his wishes.

"Wow, I know what Cak Lontong means, Cak Lontong doesn't want to be like a man who is going viral, forcing his son," said Cing Abdel to laughter and applause from the participants.

However, it's not just a joke. There was also a serious chat discussed that afternoon.

Cultural observers Butet Kertaradjasa, for example, asked Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud to seriously take care of the creative industry, especially culture. He proposed that Ganjar Mahfud create a special ministry that handles culture.

"Right now, the ministry is in charge of four fields, namely education, culture, research and technology. It's so strange. How can our culture progress," said Butet.

"That's right, sir, what else is the ministry that manages the four fields, now the ministers are not moving at all. Well, Diem (Nadiem)," Akbar said to laughter.

The event was also a place to convey the ideas of Ganjar and Mahfud in front of the community. In the question and answer session, many young people ask questions about the creative economy, education, employment, investment and others. There is also something a bit serious about law enforcement in Indonesia.

Ganjar and Mahfud took turns answering the question casually but clearly. Regarding the creative economy, for example, Ganjar Mahfud agreed to develop one of the biggest potentials for the economy in Indonesia.

Policies, regulations, assistance, infrastructure and access to capital must be provided so that Indonesian creative economy players can advance.

The economics is eiative, according to Ganjar, such as an unlimited sky, baseless well. The space is large and needs to be encouraged, given assistance, essential facilities and infrastructure made.

Creative Hub also needs to be built as much as possible to accommodate the ideas and ideas of young Indonesians engaged in the creative economy.

"I am very happy to be able to meet these comics, culturalists, artists, artists and creative young people. We can talk fun and face the current situation with fun," said Ganjar.

Ganjar Pranowo emphasized that politics is not always tense. Like the development of the current political situation, many people are angry, cursed and cursed. "So I'm happy, this afternoon we can be happy, listen to comics and chat fun. This is how we also appreciate fellow artists, culturalists and creative industry players who have extraordinary potential. Very entertaining," he concluded.