Jakarta – The performance of an orchestra and choir composed of hundreds of party members stole the show at the closing ceremony of Gerindra’s National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas) at Indonesia Arena, Senayan, Jakarta, on Saturday, August 31.
A total of 630 members, divided into a 500-member choir and a 130-member orchestra, provided a luxurious musical accompaniment to the closing events of the Gerindra Party’s Rapimnas.
Before the official ceremony began, attendees and party members were treated to a performance of the song “Pantang Mundur” (Never Retreat) sung by Lea Simanjuntak, accompanied by the Gerindra members’ orchestra.
Following this, the orchestra and choir performed “Indonesia Raya” to mark the official start of the event. At this moment, Gerindra Chairman Prabowo Subianto, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin were seen standing in the front row, singing along.
After the national anthem, the Gerindra orchestra continued by accompanying the song “Ibu Pertiwi” performed by Putri Ariani, creating a majestic and emotional atmosphere in the arena.
The grand display of music by the orchestra and choir, all composed of Gerindra members, received widespread praise from netizens who watched the event via live broadcast. Many commented on how Gerindra, as a major political party, successfully organized a unique and impactful event that highlighted the spirit of Indonesian patriotism.
“This time, Gerindra’s event is quite different,” commented one netizen in the YouTube live stream chat.
“Impressive that Garuda Yaksa (Gerindra’s symbol) has its own music,” another netizen chimed in.
“Extraordinary party that honors and appreciates Indonesia’s fighters. It’s my first time seeing such an extraordinary party. Bravo,” remarked another commenter.
In addition to Jokowi and Ma’ruf Amin, the event was also attended by Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as well as party chairmen and elites from the Koalisi Indonesia Maju (KIM) Plus coalition, and cabinet ministers such as BUMN Minister Erick Thohir, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko, and MPR Chairman Bambang Soesatyo. (RR)
