Putri Ariani Shines as the Opening Act for the Indonesia VS Argentina Match, Sings Rayuan Pulau Kelapa

Dream - Putri Ariani opened the friendly match between the Indonesian national team and Argentina at the GBK Main Stadium on Monday, June 19, 2023, by singing the song Rayuan Pulau Kelapa composed by Ismail Marzuki.

Putri's powerful voice mesmerized the audience. President Jokowi, First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo, and PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir were also seen watching the match from the VVIP Tribune.

After singing the song, the audience who witnessed the match gave a resounding applause to Putri.

A video clip of Putri singing at the GBK Main Stadium was uploaded by the Instagram account @folkshit, and netizens praised her performance.

"Incredible," said the account fahrurrozi.rozi.

"So cool," replied the account fastfollowers.

"She's not a representative of the people, she's not a nobleman, but she has brought honor to the nation," wrote the account masjimuhuy.

Receiving an ATM Card from President Jokowi, Putri Ariani: Alhamdulillah, Going to America

Dream - After attracting the attention of the entire Indonesian society with her performance on America's Got Talent (AGT) 2023, Putri Ariani had the opportunity to meet President Joko Widodo directly at the Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

When meeting the number one person in Indonesia, Putri presented the golden buzzer she received from AGT 2023 judge Simon Cowell.

Jokowi then reciprocated by giving Putri pocket money for her trip to America in August for the semifinals of the AGT competition.

Jokowi was seen handing over a sangu, which consisted of a complete savings account book and an ATM card, to Putri as a form of appreciation for bringing honor to Indonesia on the international stage.

"Alhamdulillah, going to America," Putri said to Jokowi, as reported by Merdeka.com.

Hearing Putri's joyful response, Jokowi confirmed that the gift was a sangu for her trip to America.

"You will receive a savings account for your trip to America at the end of August," Jokowi added.

"Alhamdulillah. Thank you very much, sir," said Putri.

When meeting Jokowi, Putri was accompanied by her parents and appeared in a simple outfit with a black dress and white headscarf.

Putri revealed that she continues to practice for the upcoming final round. However, she kept the song she will perform a secret as part of her strategy.

Jokowi Admits Unable to Watch Putri Ariani's Audition on America's Got Talent: 'I Can't Handle It'

Dream - Putri Ariani, the recipient of the golden buzzer on America's Got Talent (AGT), met President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

On this occasion, Putri Ariani came accompanied by her parents, Ismawan Kurnianto and Reni Alfianty.

Putri had the opportunity to have a conversation with President Jokowi, who was accompanied by State Secretary Pratikno.

During the conversation, the Yogyakarta-born singer expressed her pride in being appreciated by the president and being invited to the Merdeka Palace.

She also asked for the president's support and the support of the entire society to continue bringing honor to Indonesia on the world stage.

"I am incredibly proud and touched. I never expected to be appreciated by the president," said Putri.

Jokowi stated that he will continue to support Putri in the future. He even promised to provide a savings account for Putri to support her journey in the AGT competition.

"You will receive a savings account for your trip to America at the end of August," Jokowi said.

He also praised Putri's outstanding performance on the America's Got Talent stage. Jokowi admitted that he was moved when he heard Putri sing her own song, Loneliness.

"When Putri sang Loneliness, I couldn't handle it," he said.

Jokowi observed that Putri's rendition of Loneliness was soulful. As the number one person in Indonesia, he was deeply moved and proud.

"I can't handle it, I can't handle it. I can't handle it, it was incredibly soulful," Jokowi expressed.

According to Jokowi, there is a difference in emotion when singing someone else's song compared to singing one's own composition. He highly appreciates Putri's talent.

"And singing her own composition means her emotions are fully invested, it's different when singing someone else's song, but when it's her own creation and she sings it herself, it means her emotions are fully invested," he stated.