Perhaps few know that the National Music Day falls on March 9, it seems that the celebration of this Music Day is not only national but there is also International Music Day which falls on June 21st. Why should Music Day be there? The reason is quite simple, to appreciate the musicians and their work.
Then why the National Music Day falls on March 9th? This is related to the birthday of Indonesia Raya songwriter, WR Supratman. WR Supratman himself was awarded the title of National Hero for his service of creating a national anthem that we have heard and sang to date. Departing from the services of WR Supratman, the music activists then celebrated music day every March 9 even before it was inaugurated.
Source
The plan to make March 9 as National Music Day has been compiled since 2003, during President Megawati Soekarno Putri's administration on the proposal of the Indonesian Artist and Recording Music Artist Association (PAPPRI). But it took almost a decade to make the design of the National Music Day inaugurated. National Music Day itself was inaugurated in the year 2013 ago by the 6th President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Presidential Decree No. 10 of 2013. National Music Day is set on March 9th according to WR Supratman's birthday.
The Meaning and Purposes of the Establishment of National Music Day is to increase the public appreciation of the national music, increase the confidence and motivation of Indonesian music activists, and improve the achievement at the national, regional and international level. Therefore, in every commemoration of National Music Day there is usually an award for Indonesian music beings who are either alive or who have died.
According to Presidential Decree No. 10 of 2013, Music itself is a universal cultural expression that represents the noble and humanitarian values that have a strategic role to promote national development. Expected in the commemoration of National Music Day, the Indonesian people will prefer the work produced by Indonesian musicians as well as instruments and musical heritage of the nation.
Source
Uniquely, the establishment of National Music Day this could cause controversy. Because the date of birth of WR Supratman is debated, based on historical search there are some experts who claim that WR Supratman was born on March 19, 1903 not on March 9, 1903.
Apart from the controversy, March 9 has been officially designated as National Music Day so it is better remembered as much as possible is not it?
Apache13 appreciates the determination of National Music Day. Although Apache13 comes from the Aceh region. One of the areas in Indonesia. pray for us to catch up to the national.
Thanks all.