Poems published in memory of Ibu Tien<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday received a copy of
\nRemembering Ibu Tien in Poetry, an anthology of more than 73
\npoems written in remembrance of the late first lady.<\/p>\n
The book was presented to the President at his residence on
\nJl. Cendana, Central Jakarta, by the General Manager of the Suara
\nPembaruan evening newspaper, Albert Hasibuan.<\/p>\n
Published by PT Pustaka Sinar Harapan, the book's poems were
\nsent in by the public to the newspaper, the state-owned
\ntelevision company TVRI and the privately owned station RCTI in
\nexpression of their sorrow at Ibu Tien's death.<\/p>\n
Albert Hasibuan, who is also a member of the House of
\nRepresentatives, said the book was prepared in two weeks with a
\nfirst-edition print run of about 5,000 books.<\/p>\n
Apart from poems, the book contains a pictorial montage of the
\nfirst lady at various charity occasions, giving readers a glimpse
\nat her life's work and many contributions to society.<\/p>\n
Albert said the book was published on behalf of the people who
\nwanted to convey their feelings and deep sense of loss at her
\ndeath.<\/p>\n
The 204-page book went on sale in bookstores yesterday, priced
\nRp 11,500.<\/p>\n
As reported by Antara, President Soeharto said after receiving
\na copy of the book that he and his family had also received many
\npoems imparting sorrow at Ibu Tien's death.<\/p>\n
According to the President these poems will be published in a
\nbook of their own. (mds)<\/p>",
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