SUARA MERDEKA
Benny Benke
Friday, 24 May 2024 | 22:24 WIB

JAKARTA, Jakarta. Suaramerdeka.com- Sudden exciting news, another Indonesian Cultural Figure and Artist has received the Honorary Degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from an International Institution. After a number of big names in the country such as WS Rendra, Sam Bimbo, Nyoman Nuarta, Garin Nugroho and Putu Wijaya, and several other names, now the Honorary DR (H.C) title is given to Sandec Sahetapy.

Sandec Sahetapy received a special title in the field of Arts and Culture for his dedication as the Initiator of the Struggle for the Indonesian Music Royalty Transparency Revolution, and Consistency in Maintaining the Cultural Fortress by the UN's World Peace Mission and Human Rights Academy which is headquartered in New York, USA. History of the Guardian Star of UNESCO's Cultural Heritage.

The Guardian of Cultural Heritage Star is an award given by Unesco to honor individuals or groups who have made extraordinary contributions to preserving cultural heritage.

This award aims to recognize extraordinary efforts in protecting, promoting and maintaining valuable cultural heritage in various countries around the world.

This award was first introduced by UNESCO as part of its efforts to increase global awareness of the importance of preserving cultural heritage in its various forms, both tangible (objects) and intangible (intangibles), such as art, traditions, languages and historical sites.

Degree Recipient Curator

Several Indonesian figures known for their contribution to preserving cultural heritage have been recognized by Unesco and received this prestigious award.
The Unesco Guardian of Cultural Heritage Star is also known as a fairly exclusive award and the list of recipients is not always widely published.

Sandec Sahetapy, who is known to be persistent in fighting for the fate of Indonesian songwriters and musicians in obtaining royalties, explained that the criteria or curatorial for persons who receive the Unesco Guardian of the Culture Heritage Star are very measurable, fair and detailed.

Such as Contribution Significance. Recipients must make significant contributions to the preservation, promotion or protection of cultural heritage. Then, Innovation and Creativity. Recipients must demonstrate innovation and creativity in their efforts to preserve cultural heritage.

Then Impact and Influence. The recipient's efforts must have a real and sustainable impact, both locally and internationally. Long Term Dedication; Recipients are typically individuals or groups who have demonstrated long-term dedication to cultural preservation.

Lastly, Collaboration and Participation: The individual or persona often collaborates with communities, governments, and international organizations in implementing their projects.

"This award is proof of global recognition for continuous efforts in preserving the world's cultural riches, including those in Indonesia, especially in the field of royalty," said Sandec Sahetapy, Friday (24/5/2024) evening, after officially receiving the honorary title In the presence of Academics, Community Figures, Relatives and Representatives of 18 Kings of the Sultan of the Archipelago, he officially had the right to use the title DR (H.C).

Yes, this stocky man is very active in the world of art, both music and film. The son of the Ketjil Theater actor Charlie Sahetapy is known for having brilliant ideas in developing and maintaining everything related to art for the better.

It's not surprising that he also received the title of Cultural Figure Who Cares About the Nation from the National Figures Collection of Royal Relatives of the Archipelago at the Bareto Garut Museum.

“Enjoy life, enjoy youth Later we will also enjoy the results. The good and bad things done will be held accountable at a later date. "Keep doing good, then goodness will always follow you," he said, leaving a message to himself.

Sandec is often nicknamed by his friends, 'Man from the Street'. Because part of his life was spent on the road, and it was the road that taught him to become what he is today. Finally proved his worth.

The owner's full name is Sri Paduka Sandec Sahetapy Sastradipura as the Grandson of the Kingdom of IHA Saparua Noraito Amapati who was given the title of greatness in front of the people of Amahei Seram Upu Tete Ono Olo. Which means that a great leader who respects the country, will not be afraid of anyone who will destroy Indonesian culture, has now become DR (H.C) who is now more than worthy of respect (bb).

Sri Paduka KPA DR (H.C) Sandec Sahetapy Sastradipura is the Grandson of the Kingdom of IHA Saparua Noraito Amapati Gohi Merah who was given the title of greatness in front of the people of Amahei Seram Upu Tete Ono Olo. Which means that a great leader who is respected by the country.