Jakarta –
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was amazed by the drum band that filled the peak of the reception 1 century Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in Sidoarjo, East Java. The drum band performed the song We Will Rock You.
“Earlier I was really amazed, the drum band, Banser’s drum band, which was brought by We Will Rock You, was usually sung by Freddie Mercury from Queen,” said Jokowi while being applauded by the audience, Tuesday (7/2/2023).
Jokowi then joked. Jokowi said that now Banser likes the band Queen.
“Now Banser likes Queen,” said Jokowi.
Jokowi’s statement was greeted with laughter from the audience. The chairman of GP Ansor who is also the Minister of Religion, namely Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
The sun was very hot at the event. Jokowi also asked the attendees who attended the event not to worry about the hot sun, because being exposed to the sun in the morning, said Jokowi, was good for health.
“Ladies and gentlemen, is it hot? The heat this morning is healthy heat because vitamin D is good for boosting immunity, so it’s healthy heat,” Jokowi said.
Jokowi then thanked NU. According to him, for a century now NU has provided goodness for Indonesia.
“On behalf of the Indonesian people, I say ta’niyah and give thanks, and give thanks for the role of NU for the nation and the country. For 1 century NU has given extraordinary colors to the Indonesian motherland,” Jokowi said.
(zap/knv)
