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The Ministry of Culture has officially designated September 27 as National Comedy Day, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Indonesian comedy legend Bing Slamet.

The decision was formalized through a Ministerial Decree, handed directly to the Indonesian Comedians Association (PaSKI) during the 5th Indonesian Comedy Awards (ANUKOM) in Jakarta.

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized that Bing Slamet remains a major source of inspiration for Indonesia’s comedy scene. Beyond his role in the Kuartet Jaya group, Bing Slamet was also active as a singer and musician with Eka Sapta, and his name is enshrined in national film history through a long list of acclaimed works.

Fadli expressed hope that this commemoration would serve as a momentum to honor the vital role of comedy in Indonesian society.

“On behalf of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, I hereby present this designation to Mas Jarwo Kwat, Bang Komeng, and all fellow comedians. Hopefully, on September 27 we can celebrate the first-ever National Comedy Day together,” he concluded.