Saridjah Niung
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| Born | Saridjah Niung 26 March 1908 |
| Died | 12 December 1993 (aged 85) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Citizenship | Indonesian |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 1927–1993 |
| Spouse | Raden Bintang Soedibjo |
| Children | Sri Sufinati |
| Parent | Mohammad Niung |
Saridjah Niung, also known as Ibu Soed or Mrs. Soed (26 March 1908 – 12 December 1993) was a Chinese-Indonesian musician, teacher, radio announcer, playwright and batik artist. She composed music for children as well as patriotic hymns.[1][2] During the Dutch colonial years, she composed music about the Japanese occupation and Indonesia’s independence. She also wrote the Indonesian patriotic hymns "Tanah Airku" ("My Homeland") and "Berkibarlah Benderaku" ("Fly, My Flag").[3]
On 26 March 2017, Google celebrated her 109th birthday with a Google Doodle.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Batik: a cultural dilemma of infatuation and appreciation". The Jakarta Post. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ Simanjuntak, Tertiani ZB (19 June 2014). "On stage, children sing of tolerance". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ Valentina, Jessicha (27 March 2017). "Google doodle honors Ibu Sud's 109th anniversary". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "Saridjah Niung's 109th Birthday". Google. 26 March 2017.
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