a man who waited 50 years to sing "indonesia raya"

EYE Tionghoa 10 residents were filled with tears. Their voices off. Although it is not too hard, it was obvious from the movement of their lips that once memorized the lyrics to that song, Indonesia Raya. For the first time, after waiting 50 years, Indonesia highway sung with a feeling of relief.

Chant the anthem of the Republic of Indonesia marked its official 10th Tionghoa's citizens to become Indonesian citizens. In law, called naturalization.
New Order's political system makes them have to wait tens of years to be recognized to be part of this country. Even if they could, they must pay dearly at the time. Even should also change their original names.

Now, after the regime fell, the wait was over. "Our land, which I love my country," is how they sing. They admitted that their average age was over half a century. Most of their lives lived with feelings of isolation and anxiety.

They sing in front of the Head Office of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, South Sulawesi, Sutrimansyah Ridwan, and Chairman of the Social Circle of Friends Clan Tionghoa (PSMTI) of South Sulawesi, Frans PSMTI Heming Wang at the office of South Sulawesi, Jl Fur Two, Makassar, Friday (30 / 7) afternoon.

Some Sino Foundations in Makassar come watch handover Signs Decree Indonesian Citizenship Approval from the Department of Justice and Human Rights.
Some residents Sino hadiradalah concord Social Foundation Budi Luhur, Guang Zhao Social Society Foundation, Kwan Kong, and some other foundations. After singing, they greeted one by one official who attended.

Letter was confirmed, it is now having the same rights with other Indonesian citizens. Their passports automatically change the symbol of a bird shield berkalung Garuda Pancasila.
Sutrimansyah said the endorsement received citizenship status Tionghoa Makassar residents have been through natural channels. Because stewardship is free has ended from July of 2009.
Maintenance of natural channels are not time limited. But those who take care of the administrative fee amounting to one million rupiah. He appealed to residents Tionghoa-yack register as a civil servant in order to participate in government, not merely a businessman.