NEWS & EVENT
Warm Meeting of Two Jamu Enthusiasts
In that one fine
morning, Dr. (H.C) Martha Tilaar dressed up well and ready to welcome one
special guest at her home. Indonesia snack and a pot of warm tea are prepared
to accompany their meeting. It didn’t take a long time to wait, it was 09.30 AM
when her guest finally arrived. She is Shobibah Rohmah, the wife of Indonesia
Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi. They warmly greet each other before heading
to the living room.
“You look so fresh
and healthy, what’s your secret?†Shobibah asked. “I always try to live
possitive life and drink jamu,†Dr. Martha answered. Shobibah looks enthusiast
with her secret. Who would ever thought, Dr. Martha’s hobby to drink jamu is
also her habit. Their conversation became more interesting when it comes to
jamu and its benefits.Â
“Jamu is a wealth
identity of Indonesia that has so many benefits to our health and beauty,
therefore I drink jamu regularly since I was young,†Dr. Martha explained. She
also said that her concern to Indonesia herbal and jamu preservation is
manifested with Kampoeng Djamoe Organik Martha Tilaar (KaDO) establishment in
Cikarang. That garden is a place where the company develope and preserve
aromatic, cosmetic, and medicine plants.
Not only talk about
their traditional favorite drink, they also bring up woman’s role in the family
and society as their topic. For them, a woman should be able to empower
theirselves and encourage life spirit to people around her. This is, however, indeed
not a heavy meeting. Just some warm yet meaningful talks between friends.