Guest What? Harry Darsono

Guest What? Harry Darsono

Harry Darsono turned 50 last Wednesday. "I hope I will be
happy, healthy and wealthy," Harry said as he made his wishes.

As a noted couturier and one of the members of the Darsono
family, owners of the Wismilak cigarette company in Surabaya,
East Java, Harry is, of course, not poor.

"My definition of a rich man is one who has a lot of friends
and a fulfilling life," said Harry who is now occupied with art
and social activities.

A high fashion designer, lecturer, social activist and a
patron of the arts, he is also one of the founders of the
Indonesian Symphonic Society which promotes classical music.

Harry said many rich people were now isolated in their own
circles and were unhappy because they didn't dare show their
faces in public, referring to those who are buoyed with
"felonious" money.

"I feel great now. I have so many friends. Although I'm now
50, I really feel ten years younger," smiled the boyish-faced
Harry. (raw)