Sun, 14 May 2000

Guess What? Iwan Fals

Popular musician and singer Iwan Fals made a promise to himself that he will not break, no matter what. His promise is that he will not allow himself to be photographed inside his house or in his front yard.

Previously, his promise caused difficulties for fans who wanted to have their pictures taken with him in his house in Leuwinanggung village in Cimanggis, Depok. But no longer, because the singer has set aside part of his three-hectare front yard for his fans.

The yard has been divided by a tall wall. Iwan keeps part of the land to maintain his privacy, while the other half is used for the activities of his fan club, which has around 15,000 members across the country.

"Since the wall was built there have been many opportunities for the fans to take pictures with Iwan, because on the other side of the wall Iwan can be photographed," said Iwan's wife Rosana.

Now, aside from the Iwan Fals Management Office, the land is home to a souvenir shop, a cafeteria, a hall, a library and 20 bathrooms. (Endi Aras)