Mandela and philosophy of batik.

Nelson Mandela wearing batik at the close of World Cup South Africa 2010.
Batik philosophy that requires patience and harmony is a strong personality mirrors Nelson Mandela , the former Indonesian ambassador to South Africa .
Nelson Mandela to wear batik on many formal occasions , including at the closing ceremony of the World Cup in 2010 .
Former Indonesian ambassador to South Africa Mandela said first introduction to batik occurred in 1990 a few months after he was released from prison Roben Island .
Indonesia is among the first countries to be visited Mandela as president of the African National Congress ( ANC ) .
" At the end of October 1990 , the first trip out of the country one of which is Indonesian . Currently , the government has batik shirt , " he said, adding since the first black president of South Africa is often wear batik .
In a meeting with former president Suharto on the trip , Mandela wearing batik government granting it .

Symbols proximity to Indonesia.

" Batik reflects the patience and harmony in determining the style and color . Mandela This is a personality trait , "
" All I know ( Mandela ) like all the motives , and the philosophy of making batik is what can be drawn with his personality , " he said , which became the minutes when Mandela met President Suharto .
" Patience is evidenced by his determination to fight for equality for the people of South Africa and should be jailed for 27 years . Waiting 27 this year , will be weakened if there is no patience , " said Sugeng told BBC Indonesian .
Since getting a gift from the Indonesian batik , Mandela was impressed with the color and style batik and began wearing it as a symbol of closeness Indonesia and South Africa .

Batik stall.

Batik stall in Pretoria visited by many people , said a visitor .
" Once I once met with him during a lecture at Johannesburgh , and he was still wearing batik , usiany then 88 years , about seven years ago , he was still healthy , " he added
Meanwhile an Indonesian citizen who has a stall batik in Pretoria said the public interest in South Africa for batik has increased especially since Mandela no longer served as president .
"At first people did not want to use batik like him , because he is the leader and people are reluctant to imitate him , " he who has lived in South Africa for 17 years .
" But after he was no longer active in the office of the president , many are getting interested and asking where to buy batik , " he added .
An Indonesian citizen who has been living in South Africa said to the Indonesian embassy in South Africa often hold a bazaar to accommodate the public interest .
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