But do you know that there are many things from the 7th President of Indonesia that are unknown. The following are 6 facts about Jokowi, a former mayor of Solo who is familiar with the young man.
Here are 6 facts about Jokowi that many people don't know:
1. Jokowi, the only president in the world whose inauguration is celebrated by the people
Monday, October 20, 2014 is a historic day for Jokwoi and all the people of Indonesia. On that day Jokowi legitimately became the seventh Indonesian president to replace Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. On the day of his inauguration, many residents took part in delighting the moment since morning.
The main streets in Jakarta are filled with residents waiting for Jokowi to hold a people's thanksgiving at the National Monument (Monas) field. In the afternoon, thousands of residents move towards one point: monas. The aim is to listen to Jokowi's speech. Also enlivening this event were Indonesian musicians, even Arkarna, a British band that enlivened the event.
2. Jokowi has 3 titles by foreign media
Jokowi's popularity since he was still a mayor in Solo. When he was governor of Jakarta, he received several awards, including Award as a public figure chosen by SPS (Press Company Union), Government 2012 Marketers of the Year, Man of the year for Globe Asia magazine 2014, and 50 Fortune Magazine Greatest Leaders.
That made some foreign media call Jokowi various names. The BBC calls Jokowi the same as Indonesia. While the Asian edition of The Economist magazine called Jokowi as Mr. Fix. Which means it can fix or tidy up everything. Other titles are The man in the Madras Shirt.
3. Jokowi only sleeps 3 hours a day
Maybe everyone knows that Jokowi is a successful furniture entrepreneur who reached Europe. But there are still a few who know the struggle to achieve that success. After finishing at UGM, Jokowi had borrowed money with the guarantee of his parents' house.
Jokowi is indeed brave, a risk taker. With hard work not knowing surrender and consistently Jokowi's efforts succeeded. He only sleeps for 3 hours every day. The rest he works and works.
4. Once an umbrella motorcycle taxi
People usually spend their childhood playing and other fun things. But this is different from Jokowi Kecil.
Jokowi, who was born to a simple family of carpenters, had to practice independently. Since childhood, Jokowi has started looking for his own money. One of them is to become an umbrella motorcycle taxi.
In addition, he also does not hesitate to help mothers bring groceries on the market. With this experience, Jokowi became aware of how difficult it was to become a citizen.
5. Blessing The name given by Micl Romaknan
One buyer of the product comes from Germany. It's called Micl Romaknan. He then suggested this man whose full name was Joko Widodo and Jokowi. The reason for this is to distinguish timber entrepreneurs from Jepara who have the same name. Jokowi did not refuse, finally the name until now is attached and worldwide.
6. When students, Jokowi once moved to rent a house
His interest in wood led him to enter the Faculty of Forestry, Gajah Mada University majoring in forestry. He still lives in this college period with concern because there is no abundant living expenses.
At that time he went to college while working odd jobs, even he moved five times to rented houses because he was looking for a cheaper rental.
This is the article about 6 facts about JOKOWI that are not yet known to the public. hopefully it will be useful for all readers