Five Monuments to Commemorate Youth Pledge Day
Youth Pledge Day celebrated every October 28th, becomes a crucial moment to reflect on the spirit of unity and the struggles of Indonesian youth in achieving independence. Here are some tourist monuments that can be visited to remember and commemorate Youth Pledge Day in Indonesia:
- National Monument (Monas) - Jakarta, DKI Jakarta
Monas, with its towering peak, is a national symbol and a perfect place to commemorate Youth Pledge Day. At 132 meters high, visitors can enjoy the view of Jakarta from the observatory located at the top of the monument. Aside from the observatory, many don't know that Monas has a museum on the ground floor called the National History Museum. This museum is at a depth of 3 meters below ground level. Inside the museum, there is a large room with various dioramas of the workings during the glory days of Sriwijaya and Majapahit. - Youth Pledge Monument - Jakarta, DKI Jakarta
The Youth Pledge Monument was erected on the historical spot where the Youth Pledge was spoken on October 28, 1928, by Soegondo Djojopoespito. The Youth Pledge Monument was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Youth and Sports, Hayono Isman, on October 24, 1994. The monument is in the shape of a clenched hand, which symbolizes the power built with the unity of the youth. In addition to the monument, the magnificent architecture and museum, which contain valuable artifacts, are silent witnesses to the journey of the struggle of Indonesian youth in this place. - Heroes Monument - Surabaya, East Java
The Heroes Monument in Surabaya commemorates the great battle against the Dutch forces on November 10, 1945. The building of the Heroes Monument is quite simple, in the form of an inverted phallus or nail. The philosophy of the Tugu Pahlawan building symbolizes the fire of the Surabaya people's struggle that never goes out in maintaining Indonesian independence. The Heroes Monument is about 41.5 meters high, equivalent to a tall Angsana tree. The body of the monument has 10 arches and is divided into 11 segments. The numbers represent the 10th day, 11th month, and year 1945, which coincided with the peak of the Battle of Surabaya. This place symbolizes the courage and resistance of the people of Surabaya, as well as being a historical place to commemorate the struggle of the heroes. - Kalibata Heroes Cemetery - Jakarta, DKI Jakarta
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery is the final resting place for freedom fighters. In addition to a large monument, in this tomb of heroes there is a building with a wall containing information about the heroes who died in the struggle. Starting from national heroes who contributed at the beginning of independence to heroes of the revolution. All the brief profiles that talk about their lives are listed on the wall. With a solemn and quiet atmosphere, this place provides an opportunity to reflect on and honor the services of the heroes. - Statue of General Sudirman - Purwokerto, Central Java
The statue of General Sudirman was built as a tribute to General Sudirman, one of the main figures of the Indonesian struggle. Standing proudly, this statue symbolizes leadership and fighting spirit that will continue to be remembered. In the General Sudirman Statue area, there is a museum that was established to commemorate the struggle of General Sudirman. The museum area has two main buildings consisting of two floors, the lower part contains dioramas, photos of the struggle, and a duplicate of General Sudirman's birth house with a large field and parking lot in front of it, then the second building is the library.
Commemorating Youth Pledge Day is an opportune time to visit these historical monuments. By visiting these places, we not only remember the spirit of youth struggle but also reflect on the meaning of unity and diversity in building the nation. Happy Youth Pledge Day!
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