Thank you, Mr. President, We Are Very Proud

KUPANG, KOMPAS.com – President Joko Widodo wears traditional clothing from East Nusa Tenggara ( NTT) in the Commemoration Ceremony of the Seconds of the Proclamation of Indonesia’s 75th Anniversary at the Presidential Palace, Monday (17/8/2020) morning.

The traditional clothing worn by the number one person in Indonesia comes from the Regency South Central Timor (TTS).

“That is the traditional dress from the area of ​​South Amanatun District. Thank you, Mr. President, for wearing our traditional clothing. We are very proud,” said TTS Regent Egusem Pieter Tahun, when contacted. Kompas.com by telephone, Monday afternoon.

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Epy, Egusem’s nickname, admitted that the traditional clothes worn by the President came from his hometown.

He also said that traditional clothing is usually worn by all levels of society during traditional or other activities.

“This is history for us because it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia,” said Epy.

Epy also thanked Mrs. Julie Sutrisno Laiskodat, wife of NTT Governor Viktor Bungtilu Laiskodat, who had helped provide the TTS traditional clothing.

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