Indonesians watch Diana's funeral<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Millions of Indonesians joined the world
\nyesterday afternoon to watch the funeral of Diana, Princess of
\nWales.<\/p>\n
The event was broadcast live by state television TVRI as well
\nas four of the five private television networks in the country.
\nTPI did not broadcast the funeral, but was scheduled to air a
\nthree-hour special report on Diana today.<\/p>\n
Many people stayed at home to tune in the live television
\nbroadcast of Diana's funeral. Among viewers were residents of
\nslum areas.<\/p>\n
\"I don't really know who she was. But every day there have
\nbeen reports about her. I am curious,\" said a housewife who lives
\nin a slum in Penjaringan, North Jakarta. Her house was packed
\nwith \"curious\" neighbors who did not own TV sets.<\/p>\n
Sri, a resident of Pondok Cabe, South Jakarta, said she
\nwatched coverage of the event two hours before the funeral even
\nstarted.<\/p>\n
\"She had charisma,\" she said.<\/p>\n
Traffic in the city was as busy as usual, but shopping centers
\nwere deserted.<\/p>\n
\"I'm surprised that there have been very few visitors visiting
\nthe mall during this weekend day,\" said Christine, a cashier of
\nHero supermarket at Citra Mal, West Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The few mall visitors chose to waste their time in front of
\ntelevision sets at restaurants or food courts.<\/p>\n
A similar situation also occurred at Plaza Indonesia shopping
\ncenter, Central Jakarta, and Lippo Supermal in Tangerang.<\/p>\n
The All Saints Anglican Church in Central Jakarta held a
\nmemorial service for Diana. Among those attending was British
\nambassador to Indonesia, Robin Christopher.<\/p>\n
In Yogyakarta, a cafe held a Diana look-alike contest last
\nnight. A book of condolence was also available for those at the
\ncafe to sign. The organizer said the book would be sent to the
\nBritish Embassy in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Artists in Bandung also expressed their appreciation of the
\nprincess by organizing a Diana painting contest, scheduled to
\ntake place today.<\/p>\n
Two Jakarta-based composers Ragil Sugiono and Eddy Soesanto
\ncomposed a song, titled Princess Diana (Putri Diana), in English
\nand Indonesian in honor of the princess, Antara reported.<\/p>\n
They said they have given the song to the British Embassy here
\nwhich promised to send it to England and publish it.
\n(04\/ste\/bsr\/swa\/sim)<\/p>",
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