Soekarno about Cuban cigar, Che and Castro

Che Guevara's first visit to Indonesia in 1959. El Comandante is a lengthy discussion about the revolution in Indonesia. At that time, Che is also the official representative of the Cuban government to discuss trade relations between the two countries. Sukarno Che private match. Both are full of energy and informal style ..

Che had traveled to the temple of Borobudur. He was impressed with Sukarno Sukarno then invited to replace a visit to Cuba. Then in 1960, Sukarno's visit to Cuba. Cuban leader Fidel Castro immediately greeted at the Havana airport. Sukarno was greeted. Cubans stand along the road unfurled banners saying "Viva President Sukarno '.Fidel Castro were also anti-Americans fit with Sukarno. History shows they never want to be dictated USA.Sukarno presented Castro a dagger, arms native to Indonesia. They laugh like two friends when exchanging headgear. Soekarno exchange kopiahnya with hats a la commanders that characterizes Castro. Che seemed happy wearing a skullcap Sukarno.Unique, presidential entourage had stopped only because the police officer who led the convoy wanted to smoke a cigar.The story is told aide of Sukarno, Bambang Widjanarko in the book 'Sewindu nearby Bung Karno' Popular Literature published by Scholastic.It was in a convoy of three police Soekarno that led the presidential motorcade and opened the way. Suddenly police convoy leader to stop the bike and told the convoy stopped. Of course all participants wondered why the convoy stopped.The police then took out a cigar, and approached the driver Sukarno. Apparently he wanted to borrow a match to light the cigar. Once lit, the officer then saluted Sukarno. He climbed his motorcycle and led the convoy back valiantly. Cuban cigar while sucking course."Bung Karno burst out laughing seeing it. Apparently he's quite familiar Cuba is still in revolution," said Bambang.The trip to Cuba was very impressive to Sukarno. Very different from a visit to Washington some time earlier. At that time, Sukarno offended by President Eisenhower arrogant. Eisenhower underestimate Soekarno deems come from third world countries. Let Sukarno in the White House waited almost half an hour. Soekarno anger exploded."Do you really mean to insult me. Right now I am going," Sukarno said angrily.US officials are at a loss. They are busy apologizing and asking Soekarno stay. Eisenhower was soon out to meet Soekarno. At the next meeting, Eisenhower became more friendly. He realized Sukarno can not be underestimated.