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"Mother of the Nation of Indonesia Once Wore Borrowed Jewelry During State Visits"

The First Lady of Indonesia Once Wore Borrowed Jewelry During State Visits

Dream - Ibu Negara Fatmawati was forced to wear borrowed jewelry when attending the first state event after Indonesia's independence.

The First Lady of Indonesia Once Wore Borrowed Jewelry During State Visits

This happens when Soekarno and Fatmawati received an invitation to India to attend India's Independence Day Celebration in 1950. Because she didn't have any jewelry, Fatmawati had to borrow from the wife of an official.

The First Lady of Indonesia Once Wore Borrowed Jewelry During State Visits

On the other hand, Indonesia is still in a difficult situation as it has just gone through the period of independence war. Facing the Dutch Military Aggression I in 1947 and Aggression II in 1948.

"When I had to wear borrowed jewelry from the secretary of state's wife. She is a descendant of a noble keratin who has a collection of jewelry,"

Remembering Fatmawati, reported by merdeka.com.

               
The First Lady of Indonesia Once Wore Borrowed Jewelry During State Visits

Life at the beginning of independence was indeed difficult. In addition, Soekarno also advised his wife not to live in luxury because they had to set an example for the society.

"Received Warm Welcome"

Although so, during the visit, Bung Karno and his wife were warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister of India, Nehru. Called Fatma by Jawaharlal Nehru, which means Lotus Flower, Fatmawati and Bung Karno were introduced to the entire Nehru extended family.

               
Family Atmosphere

Family Atmosphere

"The atmosphere of togetherness is strongly felt by us, and they greatly admire our figures who have just been freed from the grip of Dutch colonization," recalled Fatmawati.

"Apparently, it's not only Fatmawati who borrowed the item."

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Indonesian diplomats, when attending international negotiations, also appear in borrowed suits and shoes. They appear splendid among world politicians who wear expensive suits and European top hats."

"The biggest difficulty for my ministers is holding back laughter when thinking about this absurdity,"
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