A meaningful song entitled Lir Ilir by Sunan Kali Jaga sung solemnly at Gedhong Wilis, Kepatihan Complex, Yogyakarta. In particular, Ariani Nisma Putri or Putri Ariani sang Lir Ilir for the Governor of DIY, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X.
This young woman with international achievements was specially invited by Sri Sultan on Monday (26/06). Putri Ariani, a blind singer who is registered as a Music High School (SMM) student, managed to get a golden buzzer at the America’s Got Talent (AGT) 2023 event. Due to her proud achievement, Putri Ariani was awarded a sum of money and a certificate from the Governor of DIY. This is a form of appreciation and support from the government for global achievements.
Sri Sultan said he was very proud of the achievements of this beautiful teenager who was born on December 31, 2005. According to him, education must still be a priority that should not be left behind. Putri according to Sri Sultan, aspires to continue her education at the American Juilliard School. For these ideals, Sri Sultan gave his blessing and support.
“He has aspirations to continue his studies in America. But before that, we had to sing (AGT 2023) in America for about 2 or 3 months,” said Sri Sultan.
Regarding the Lir Ilir song offering for him, Sri Sultan thanked him. Previously Sri Sultan did not know that Putri Ariani would specially dedicate the song to him. “This was spontaneous from him. We thank you. Not only do I listen, but my friends also listen. This is a memory for Jogja too. Success is always Putri, “said Sri Sultan.
Putri Ariani at the meeting sang 2 song offerings. Loneliness song which is his own creation and sung at the America’s Got Talent audition, as well as the second song entitled Lir Ilir which was specially sung for Sri Sultan. He chose the Lir Ilir song because it has many messages and meanings from the ancestors.
“Lir Ilir is a message from our ancestors so that we continue to maintain goodness, morals, and this is also the preservation of Javanese songs,” explained Putri who was accompanied by her parents, Reni Alfianti and Ismawan Kurnianto.
Putri Ariani said she was proud of the invitation from Sri Sultan. As a resident of Yogyakarta Special Region, he admitted that he was very happy for the hospitality opportunity that was given, as well as giving appreciation in the form of an award certificate and money worth Rp. 50,000,000.00.
“I feel very happy and proud because I am also a Jogjanese. Finally meeting Sri Sultan is an honor. We talked about education earlier about Sri Sultan’s messages for me not to forget school. The most important thing is don’t forget school, keep up the enthusiasm and he also prays for Putri’s success in AGT 2023,” said Putri.
At the end of August 2023, Putri will return to America to continue her struggle at the AGT 2023 event. She has made a lot of preparations such as song material and more. “The preparation for song material practice and others. We’ve prepared a lot of songs,” he said.
Meanwhile, the father, Ismawan Kurnianto, said that many parties helped his daughter’s steps. From the SMM for example. The school is very supportive by providing relief for Putri’s learning process which can be done online.
“For the school, Alhamdulillah, the school is very helpful and very supportive. Even before joining AGT, he often went out because he was often off air. From the school, it really supports Putri’s progress by being given online school relief. Materials are still being sent, so you don’t miss lessons,” he said.
Source: DIY Local Government Public Relations
