Indonesian Embassy in Helsinki Hosted an Event Featuring Pianist Ananda Sukarlan

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Indonesian Embassy on September 11, hosted the 79th independence day celebration, inviting hundreds of guests. Pianist Ananda Sukarlan also graced the event with a stunning performance. __________________________ Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia pada tanggal 11 September lalu menyelenggarakan perayaan hari kemerdekaan Indonesia yang ke-79 dengan mengundang ratusan tamu undangan. Pianis Ananda Sukarlan turut memeriahkan acara tersebut dengan penampilan yang memukau.#SEAToday #SEATodayNews

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00:00The Indonesian Embassy in Helsinki hosted a diplomatic reception to celebrate Indonesia's

00:0879th Independence Day at the historic Finnish House of Nobility in Vitarikatu on September

00:13the 11th.

00:14Around 140 guests attended the event, including ambassadors, Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

00:20officials, business representatives, and local friends of Indonesia.

00:25The embassy also invited pianist Ananda Sukkarlan, who headlined the event, with a captivating

00:30performance symbolizing the strong cooperation between Indonesia and Finland.

00:36During the commemoration, he performed a composition titled Vindolandensia, which was created to

00:40mark 70 years of Finnish-Indonesian ties.

00:44The piano and violin piece combines the Finnish national anthem, Mame, with Ismail Marzuki's

00:49classic Tanah Airku, which Ananda believed share similar melodic qualities.

00:54Indonesian Ambassador to Finland, Her Excellency Ratusilvi Gayatri, noted that Ananda's performance

01:00fosters greater cross-sector collaboration between the two countries.

01:05She also emphasized that despite the geographical distance, Indonesia and Finland share many

01:10common values and commitments.

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