REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG -- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was awarded a "Pinisepuh" (elderly wise man) title by Pasundan Community in West Java on Sunday. The chief of Pasundan Community, Didi Turmudzi, said Pinisepuh consists of men who have given total and remarkable service to the nation and state.

The presentation of the title was held at the titie awarding ceremony held at the community's headquarters, Bandung, West Java. It was marked by the pinning of a gold "kujang" which is a blade weapon native to the Sundanese people on his "beskap" (traditional suit).

Jokowi expressed appreciation to the award saying it was an extraordinary honor for him.

"I feel like I am in my own home. People of Bandung (capital of West Java) are very cordial and open. I found the same of the people of West Java, cordial and open," he said.

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Vice President Jusuf Kalla was given the same award in August 2015 by the same organization which was established in 1913.

Several local figures attended the event including former governor of West Java Solihin GP also known like locally as Mang Ihin and Golkar Party politician Ginandjar Kartasasmita. Several high ranking officials were also seen at the ceremony including cabinet secretary Pramono Anung, industry minister Airlangga Hartarto, social affairs minister Agus Gumiwang, coordinator of presidential special staff Teten Masduki and West Java governor Ridwan Kamil.

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