Anggun : Indonesia not only Bali

Anggun Cipta Sasmi (35), was enthusiastic when commenting on the beauty of tourism in Indonesia. Some time ago, when met at an event at a hotel in Uluwatu, Bali, a singer who had go international sharing her experiences to tell stories about tourism in Indonesia.

"In Paris or when I travel abroad anywhere, I always say, 'Indonesia, the island is beautiful'. I have always affirmed, ' Indonesia not only Bali'," she said eagerly, as she brushed her long hair flowing beautifully.

To all friends, relatives, business contacts, business partners, and fans, singer of Snow on the Sahara and Crazy gladly tells the tourism beauty from Sabang to Merauke. "Yes, my explanations eventually become a reference that have been proved by many people in every country I visited," she said, proudly.

She claimed always miss Indonesia, especially in the simple things that happen in each region. "Every area is hot, always had a way of life in his own way." In Yogya, he admitted that he liked to ride Andong ( buggy), eating gudeg, diving on some beach in eastern Indonesia, enjoy the natural beauty of Sumatra, Ngaben processions, traditional snacks, and Toraja. "Just a lot."

A love for nature Indonesia is also slowly transmitted to her baby, Karina Cipta Sasmi Montana, who was a toddler. Elegantly applied to the fruit of four languages that his heart: Indonesian, Javanese, French, and English. "Karina is very pleased when I introduce things that smell and very Indonesian tradition," she said, pointing to her daughter who was happily playing in the park hotel.

She hoped, if have a lot of time, will take Karina to explore Indonesia. It has started and been running slowly. "I'll teach her to love this country, so that when she had a go international achievements, not forgetting her homeland," she said, seriously.

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Anggun and co to the Copenhagen conference

In Copenhagen, the climate conference, bringing together beyond the debates and events, a multitude of artists involved in this essential question about the future of our planet: Anggun occur particularly alongside Shaggy, Akon, or Youssou N'Dour at the special concert "Dance 4 Climate Change".
Anggun will have the honor of performing on stage at the official concert event "Dance 4 Climate Change", organized within the framework of the long-awaited climate conference to be held Monday in Copenhagen, Denmark.

With internationally renowned artists (Akon, Shaggy, Youssou'N Dour ...), the arrival of Anggun confirms his status as one of francophone artists most appreciated export.

The O. N.U. offers concert "Dance 4 Climate Change"

The concert "Dance 4 Climate Change", held under the auspices of the UN, aims to deliver a strong message to younger generations, on a joint effort to undertake to act on climate change facing our planet, and have negative environmental and human catastrophe.

This concert - radio or TV-broadcast in over 25 countries around the world, also wants a reminder to world leaders that climate conference to result in concrete commitments to protect future generations.

Anggun's commitment to the environment is known for many years. Deeply involved in his native Indonesia, Anggun is also Patron of the Prize Micro-Environment of Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development and National Geographic Channel. In 2008, the singer becomes the narrator of the film event, "One day on Earth," produced by the BBC and will No. 1 box office. More recently, Anggun was appointed Goodwill Ambassador of FAO / United Nations Organization (Agriculture and Food), who fights against hunger in the world whose mission is to ensure a healthy and decent all the planet.

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Anggun Concert - Bandung

A top Indonesian singer who is now living in France, Anggun C Sasmi, presented some of her songs in Anggun Roadshow 2009 in Ganesha building in Bandung, West Java, Tuesday evening (Nov 17) with "Crazy Phenomenal" as the theme of the show. In the concert, Anggun sang some of her new and old hits. In addition, Bunga Citra Lestari was also engaged in presenting some of her songs in the show. (ANTARA/Agus Bebeng/Eliswan/C).

Anggun - Why Am I Toppled by My Own Nation?

JAKARTA, KOMPAS. com - The National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA), admonished Anggun, as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), for allowing her tour concert this year to be sponsored by a cigarette company. Anggun reacted by stating her position at the State Ministry Office of Women Empowerment, Jakarta, Friday.

As reported by the media, Komnas PA has stated their objection over Anggun's tour concert this year, which is sponsoded by a cigarette company, mainly because Anggun is the Goodwill Ambassador of FAO who bears the mission to fight famine and poverty, while cigarettes are one of the cause of poverty.

Reacting on Komnas PA's admonition, Anggun regrests the actions they've taken to express their objection. "They sent a letter to FAO, then to my management. Suddenly I receive a lot of letters from America and other countries. I wonder why Komnas PA didn't write to us first," said Anggun at the State Ministry Office of Women Empowerment.

"Have they ever seen me smoking? Even if other people smoke, I never asked them to. It's their choice of life-style. It's not my life-style. So if they'rea accusing me of promoting smoking, what's the proof? I'm not endorsed by a cigarette company personally. Almost all events in Indonesia are related with the cigarette industry. Even some sport events are sponsored by cigarette companies. The people can judge between what's good and bad," explained the Javanese woman with the full name of Anggun Cipta Sasmi.

Anggun confessed that she didn't know the details of her contract. She continued, I'm just the singer in the concert. She continued her confession that she had asked the sponsors to cut down on the cigarette promotions in the concert.

"Furthermore, the stage won't even have logos of cigarette brands, and the sponsor isn't related with the artist," said the mother of one. "If there's an event, my manager signs a contract with a local promotor. I've been contracted to perform in five concerts, so as a singer I have to honor the contract. But I have asked the cigarette company to cut down their promotion in my concert," she said.

According to Anggun, the admonition from Komnas PA is misdirected. "They're accusing the wrong party. And what hurts me is that being the FAO Goodwill Ambassador I've been tackled by my own nation. Though I've never given Indonesia reason to be ashamed. Maybe the admonition shouldn't be directed at us. But the rules should be changed. It's not our fault. They're blaming the wrong party," she said.

And again she protested, "Why must I be dragged down by Indonesia? In the future, I must be more careful. But, like I said, in Indonesia it's something ordinary," she concluded