Adi Bing Slamet Proudly Celebrates His Father's Birthday as National Comedy Day

Kapanlagi.com - A sense of pride is enveloping the extended family of the comedy legend of the homeland, Bing Slamet. On the exact birthday of the maestro on September 27, this date is now officially commemorated as National Comedy Day for the first time.

The son of Bing Slamet, Adi Bing Slamet, expressed his gratitude and happiness over this designation. According to him, the initiative came from the comedians themselves and received a very quick response from the government.

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1. Komeng Initiates the Idea

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Adi explained that Komeng was the first person to initiate this idea, which was then fully supported by the Indonesian Comedy Artists Association (PaSKI). The process went very smoothly thanks to the assistance of Fadli Zon, who is currently the Minister of Culture.

2. Idea Supported by PaSKI and the Minister of Culture

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"So, especially this one that initiated it first is Komeng, right? Then it was supported by, well you could say the association of comedians there, this is, in PaSKI, under the auspices of PaSKI. Well, thank God, when the minister is Mr. Fadli Zon, the Minister of Culture Mr. Fadli Zon, it was a perfect match," said Adi Bing Slamet when met at the Ministry of Culture building, Senayan, Jakarta, Saturday (27/9/2025).

3. A Great Honor

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For the family, permission to use Bing Slamet's name and date of birth as a symbol of national comedy was given with an open heart. Adi stated that this is a great honor, considering that previously the father's name had never been immortalized in any form, whether as a street name or other monuments.

4. Bing Slamet's Name Has Never Been Immortalized

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"Well, indeed Dad's name has never been used, either for a street or anything, it hasn't. So when we heard Dad would be used on his birthday as National Comedy Day, we were just really happy about it. Happy, very happy, not just happy. Alhamdulillah, Allah is pleased, and it was also supported by the government, so here it is. That's how it is," he explained.

5. Deserving of That Award

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Although proud as a child, Adi Bing Slamet tries to view this achievement from an objective perspective. He feels that his father truly deserves such an award when considering his remarkable track record and contributions to the world of comedy in Indonesia.

6. Adi Bing Slamet's Sense of Pride

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"That's what I said earlier, if I look at it not as a child, but as someone else. Yes, I also have a bit of insight into Papa's track record. Is this deserved or not, you know? And it turns out, it is deserved. You know," he said.

"Papa's name being immortalized for Comedy Day and so on is indeed deserved, you know. Yes, if I were to look at it as a child, I would only see the good aspects, right? So I have two sides of assessment in this matter. If we were to be someone else, what would it be like," he continued.

7. Establishment as National Comedy Day

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Now, with the establishment of National Comedy Day, Adi feels a moral responsibility that he carries. He hopes this commemoration will not only be ceremonial but also serve as a momentum to advance the comedy world in the homeland towards a better future.

"Yes, maybe it will be more about the programs of PaSKI moving forward. For me, as a family, I am easy-going, just relaxed. But there is indeed a moral responsibility, right? After we established this National Comedy Day, what is the momentum we want to use, you know, for the declaration of this national day," he said.

8. QnA regarding National Comedy Day

1. When is National Comedy Day officially commemorated and what does it mean?
National Comedy Day is officially commemorated every September 27, coinciding with the birthday of comedy maestro Bing Slamet.

2. Why is Bing Slamet's birthday designated as National Comedy Day?
This commemoration is a form of appreciation for his significant contribution to the development of the comedy world in Indonesia.

3. Who first initiated the idea of establishing National Comedy Day?
The initial idea for establishing National Comedy Day came from Komeng, who then received full support from the Indonesian Comedy Artists Association (PaSKI). The process went smoothly thanks to the support from Fadli Zon as the Minister of Culture.

4. How did Bing Slamet's family react to the use of his name and birth date as a symbol of National Comedy Day?
Bing Slamet's family welcomed this establishment with gratitude and pride. They consider it a great honor because the name of the maestro has never been immortalized in any form.

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