Charity show by Guruh Sukarno

Charity show by Guruh Sukarno

JAKARTA (JP): A performance by Guruh Soekarnoputra, the
youngest son of founding president Sukarno, will be held here to
raise money for impoverished children, the event organizer said.

Lufti Setia Dharma said the charity night on Nov. 12 at the
Gran Melia Hotel in Kuningan, South Jakarta, was expected to
raise a significant amount of money, which would be donated to
the Child's Eye Foundation.

"All the money collected will go to the foundation, after the
performance expenses are deducted," Lufti said at a media
conference.

The charity night, called Indonesia My Soul, will feature a
fashion show of batik clothes, a performance by Guruh's dance
troupe and one of Guruh's musical compositions. Also scheduled to
attend the event are a number of popular entertainers, including
Chrisye, Aning Katamsi, Shakila and child-star Joshua.

Guruh, a younger brother of Vice President Megawati
Soekarnoputri, said he would exhibit and sell his batik designs
and clothes, paintings, furniture and jewelry, the first time his
artistic creations have been offered for sale.

"This event, true to its name, will reflect the country's
soul. The displayed art works, the dance choreography, the
venue's decoration, the food... will all show the country's
characteristics," Guruh said.

The charity night will be followed by a photo exhibition
coordinated by the Child's Eye Foundation. The exhibition will
run from Nov. 17 to Nov. 23 at the National Gallery in Central
Jakarta. (01)