TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Manggarsari Ayuwati is the Head of the Prambanan Temple management who accompanied Barack Obama and his family throughout their tour around the centuries-old Hindu temple. She recalled Obama as a charming and friendly
individual.
“Barack Obama is a kind and friendly person and he is just as what news outlets portrayed him all along,” said Manggarsari on Thursday, June 29.
At first, Manggarsari admits that she was nervous of guiding the former leader of the western superpower nation. But her anxiety vanished after she saw that Obama was highly respectful and appreciative towards other people, especially towards those who are interacting with him.
She also observed several moments when Obama showed another side of his personality as a father. The 44th US President often spared some time with his youngest daughter, Sasha Obama, explaining about the information behind a number of the temple’s relief. Obama also did not hesitate to interact with several visitors who greeted him.
Obama and his family are scheduled to stay in Yogyakarta on June 28-30.
PRIBADI WICAKSONO