Sumpah Pemuda And Indonesia Independence Day

As the youth of Indonesia, of course, we should be proud and grateful for diversity spread from Sabang to Merauke, from Minangas to Rote Island. On that basis, as youth, we should be able to recall the spirit of Sumpah Pemuda in the past.

In 1900s, with the wide area of Indonesia and is still in the shackles of the colonial, there is a lot of organizations and associations that stands above the background and basics such as culture, religion, ethnicity and origin as if it were his impressions has a foundation of its own in the fight for the dignity of our nation of the Dutch colonists.

History of Sumpah Pemuda is motivated by the emergence of the urge to unite in self Indonesian youth. How neat, since time immemorial our nation was torn apart by differences in ethnicity, religion, and race or class. The Youth considers the circumstances make the invaders easier to do pitting politics or popularly known as the political "Divide Et Impera".

Resistance against the invaders is very difficult to do. This is caused by the resistance of the Indonesian nation was then more physical and regionalism so it is easily broken by the invaders. The educated youth people aware of this condition and they begin to think about changing the strategy of resistance, instead of physical movement into a political movement.

Recognizing the importance of unity, they wanted the organizations that are regionally merged itself into an organization that is national, to jointly fight the invaders. Therefore, experience teaches, that the regional organizations are very easily broken by the invaders. They all ended up agreeing to the youth congress. Congress was done to unite the youth organizations were then divided.

Soempah Pemoeda historical events or the Youth Pledge is an acknowledgment of Indonesian Youth who pledged one country, one nation and one language. Youth Pledge was read on October 28, 1928 the results of the formulation of the density Pemoeda-Pemoedi or Indonesian Youth Congress, which until now commemorated as Sumpah Pemuda day or Youth Day.

Sumpah Pemuda is a treaty text that it includes the determination and spirit of unity Indonesian youth. The history of the birth of this oath originated in a youth congress that took place on October 27 to 28, 1928, in Jakarta. The congress brought together young people from various corners of the archipelago, which previously joined the local youth organizations. In the congress, all the lads agreed to unite regardless of origin, religion, organization, or tribal. Unity is tied in a historic oath, named Sumpah Pemuda.

Since then, the unity of Indonesia has continued echoed by the youth to achieve the ideals of independent Indonesia. Youth Pledge is a major milestone in the history of the Indonesian independence movement. This pledge is regarded as the crystallization of spirit to affirm the ideals of the founding of the Indonesian state.

What is meant by "Sumpah Pemuda" is the result of the Second Youth Congress held a two-day, 27 to 28 October 1928 in Batavia (Jakarta). This decision confirms the ideals will be the "homeland of Indonesia", "the people of Indonesia" and "Indonesian language". This decision is also expected to be the foundation for any "association of Indonesian nationality" and that "is broadcast in all the newspapers and read in advance the meeting gatherings".

Formulation Congress Youth Pledge by Moehammad Yamin written on a piece of paper which is presented to Soegondo when Mr. Sunario making a speech at the last session of Congress (as a messenger of scouting) and whispering to Soegondo: Ik heb een eleganter formulering voor de resolutie (I have a formulation that is more elegant for a decision this Congress), which than Soegondo affix the initials agree on a piece of paper, then forwarded to the others to agree initials as well. The oath was initially read by Soegondo and then described at length by Yamin.

The idea of organizing the Second Youth Congress comes from the Indonesian Student Association (PPKI), a youth organization membered students from all over Indonesia. Youth Congress held three sessions in three different places by the Student Association of Indonesian Student organization (PPKI) consisting of students from all parts of Indonesia.

The first meeting, Saturday, October 27, 1928, in Building Jongenlingen Katholieke Bond (GOC), Waterlooplein (now Lapangan Banteng). In his speech, the chairman of PPKI Sugondo Djojopuspito hope the conference will strengthen the spirit of unity in the minds of the youth. The event continued with a description Moehammad Yamin on the meaning and relationship of unity with the youth. According to him, there are five factors that can strengthen the unity of Indonesia, such as history, languages, customary law, education, and the willingness.

The second meeting, Sunday, October 28, 1928, at the House of Oost-Java Bioscoop, addressed the issue of education. The second speaker, Poernomowoelan and Sarmidi Mangoensarkoro, argued that children should receive education, nationality, there should be a balance between education at school and at home. Children also need to be educated democracy.

At the closing meeting, in Clubgebouw Indonesische building in Jalan Kramat Raya 106, Sunario explains the importance of nationalism and democracy in addition to the scouting movement. While Ramelan argues, the scouting movement cannot be separated from the national movement. The scouting movement early on educating children and self discipline, things that are needed in the fight.

The congress was attended by various representatives of youth organizations that Jong Java, Jong Batak, Jong, Celebes, Jong Sumatranen Bond, Jong Islamieten Bond, Jong Ambon, etc. as well as observers from the youth tiong hoa like Kwee Thiam Hong, John Lauw Tjoan Hok, Oey Kay Siang and Tjoi Djien Kwie.

Contents of the Sumpah Pemuda Results Second Youth Congress are as follows (in Indonesia Language) :

Soempah Pemoeda

First:
- KAMI POETRA DAN POETRI INDONESIA MENGAKOE BERTOEMPAH DARAH JANG SATOE, TANAH AIR INDONESIA

Second:
- KAMI POETRA DAN POETRI INDONESIA, MENGAKOE BERBANGSA JANG SATOE, BANGSA INDONESIA

Third:
- KAMI POETRA DAN POETRI INDONESIA MENGJOENJOENG BAHASA PERSATOEAN, BAHASA INDONESIA

Djakarta, October 28, 1928

In the event of Sumpah Pemuda the youth sings the Indonesian national anthem for the first time created by W.R. Soepratman. The Indonesia Raya song was first published in 1928 in the print media newspaper Sin Po by including text that confirms that the song is the national anthem. The song was banned by the colonial Dutch East Indies, but the youth still continues to sing.

If we want to know more about a lot of things about Sumpah Pemuda, you can visit Sumpah Pemuda Museum is located in the Secretariat Building PPI Jl. Kramat Raya, Central Jakarta 106. The museum has major collections such as the violin's original Wage Rudolf Supratman that creates national anthem, Indonesia Raya, as well as photographs of the historic events of the Sumpah Pemuda on October 28, 1928. 

Songs On 17th August In Indonesia

National independence day is an annual event that is celebrated to commemorate the independence of a nation into a sovereign state, usually after the outbreak of a nation or country; or also the completion of military occupation. Most countries make their independence day as a national holiday.

Every independence day, everywhere sounding song called Hari Merdeka, both in television and in society. Independence Day is the second national work songs created by H. Mutahar and was released in 1946, a year after Indonesian independence day is on 17th August 1945.

The lyrics were created in Indonesian language below:

Hari Merdeka 

Tujuh belas agustus tahun empat lima
Itulah hari kemerdekaan kita
Hari merdeka nusa dan bangsa
Hari lahirnya bangsa Indonesia

Merdeka

Sekali merdeka tetap merdeka
Selama hayat masih di kandung badan
Kita tetap setia tetap sedia
Mempertahankan Indonesia
Kita tetap setia tetap sedia
Membela negara kita

This song has meaning below:

It is time now we all rejoice. Oh, all the children of Indonesia. Say hello to this glorious period. There is no more oppression and colonization because these days this seventeenth day of August in four of five, as a great nation, we dare to express courageously: that's our Independence Day! This is the peak of our struggle. The highest victory point for the blessing of the Divine, have mercy on us all with the freedom for the country. This is the birth of the nation of Indonesia, a vast nation that is struggling with body and soul free itself from all forms of colonialism that were previously experienced. Let yelling loudly: free!

Let's call on our resolve: once free stay independent! That means we all have to pledge that Indonesia will always be defended as long as life is still contained in the agency. We remain loyal and we must remain prepared to defend Indonesia from any threat that wants to destroy the nation of Indonesia, restore grip nails occupation of any sort strike The Earth. We remain loyal and we must remain willing to sacrifice body and soul for the sake of defending our country.

Feel the song "Independence Day" a patriotic spirit and attitude of firmness, resolve to dedicate themselves for the sake of the homeland. Feel it how strong and courageous heroes who drove us all to the nature of independence today. Between the lines in the song of this struggle is the obligation of all of us as children of Indonesia to love the homeland, defend the sovereignty of the country, and also the grace of God Almighty gives us the freedom we have fought together. Of course, all of which requires a determination that must be realized in the form of real action ─ we remain faithful, remains willing to maintain and defend our country. That is the meaning of the song Hari Merdeka.

Hari Merdeka song has a fast tempo and sung in a loud voice, so as to evoke the spirit of those who sing and those who listen. Creator of this song is M. Husein Mutahar, who was born in Semarang, Central Java, August 5, 1916 and died in Jakarta, June 9, 2004 at the age of 87 years. Better known by the name of H. Mutahar is a music composer Indonesia, especially in the category of the national anthem and children.

Every year, when the Indonesian people celebrate the Independence Day of the Republic Indonesia was certain that we would often hear songs sung Hari Merdeka both by children and adults.

The story of the creation of songs Hari Merdeka, according to the confession H. Mutahar, created in the toilet Hotel Garuda Yogyakarta. When he roomed with Hugeng who later became Chief of Police, which at that time was jointly escorted Soekarno (Indonesia’s 1st president). Hugeng confusion finds paper and pen for Mutahar, he about to pour his ideas on paper.

Another H. Mutahar song is a popular Hymn of Syukur (introduced in January 1945). According to him, the song Gratitude was created in 1944, is a gratitude that prepares to welcome Independence when it was suspected is being approached. In addition, there is an expression of gratitude to God for granting independence day was set forth in a song.

Below are the lyrics Syukur created by H. Mutahar in Indonesian language:

Syukur

Dari yakinku teguh
Hati ikhlasku penuh
Akan karuniamu
Tanah air pusaka
Indonesia merdeka
Syukur aku sembahkan

Dari yakinku teguh
Cinta ikhlasku penuh
Akan jasa usaha
Pahlawanku yang baka
Indonesia merdeka
Syukur aku hanjukkan
Ke bawah duli tuan

Dari yakinku teguh
Bakti ikhlasku penuh
Akan azas rukunmu
Pandu bangsa yang nyata
Indonesia merdeka
Syukur aku hanjukkan
Kehadapanmu Tuhan

H. Mutahar latest work is Dirgahayu Indonesiaku, became the official song of the 50th anniversary of Indonesian Independence day. Children's song creation by H. Mutahar is Gembira, Tepuk Tangan Silang-silang, Mari Tepuk, Slamatlah, Jangan Putus Asa, Saat Berpisah, dan Hymne Pramuka.

H. Mutahar active in scout. He is one of the key figures Pandu Rakyat Indonesia, the scouting movement independent nationalists. He is also a well-known anti - communist. When the rest of the scouting movement merged into the Scout Movement, H. Mutahar also become involved in it.

H. Mutahar also involved in establishing and fostering Forces National Flag (Paskibraka), a team of students from various parts of Indonesia on duty hoist the flag in the ceremony of the Independence Day of the Republic Indonesia, every 17th August at the presidential palace.

As one of the presidential aides, H. Mutahar given the task of preparing a flag-raising ceremony when the Republic of Indonesia celebrated the first anniversary of independence, August 17, 1946. According to his thinking, the raising of the flag should be the youth who represent regions of Indonesia. He then chose five young men who live in Yogyakarta (three males and two females) as representatives of their regions.

In 1967, as director general of youth affairs and scouting, the Ministry of Education and Culture, H. Mutahar prompted President Suharto (the 2nd president of Indonesia) to draw up procedures for the raising of the flag ceremony. The procedure for drafting the raising of the flag to be flown by the troops who were divided into three groups. Group of 17 as a companion or guide; Group 8 as the flag bearer of the core group; groups of 45 as a bodyguard.

The division into three groups is a symbol on the date of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia (17-08-1945). To find out more about the flag ceremony, can be read in the article Flag Ceremony On Indonesia Independence Day.

H. Mutahar died on June 9, 2004 at the age of 87 years. Despite his right to be buried in the Taman Pahlawan Kalibata for having Honor Country Stars Mahaputera for his services to save the flag Red-White and also has a Star of Gerilya for his services in the war in 1948 - 1949 but he did not want to bury there as a hero. Then he buried at the General Cemetery Jeruk Purut, South Jakarta, Indonesia.

Proclamation Manuscript of Indonesia’s Independence

Background to the Proclamation of Indonesia’s Independence begins with the dropping of the atomic bomb by the US Army on August 6, 1945 in the city of Hiroshima in Japan. Then on August 9, 1945 the second atomic bomb dropped on the city of Nagasaki in Japan.

This led Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, headed by the United States. At that moment the opportunity is used as well as possible by the freedom fighters of the Indonesian people to proclaim the independence of Indonesia in spite of Japanese colonialism.

However, in reality, there are differences of opinion among the fighters. Fighters young group which is comprised of Sukarni, Adam Malik, Kusnaini, Syahrir, Sudarsono, Soepono, Chairul Saleh want independence as soon as possible, and fighters to the elderly, among others, Soekarno and Hatta did not want to hurry because they did not want bloodshed at the time of the proclamation.

Sukarno did not believe that the Japanese had surrendered, and the proclamation of independence when it could lead to bloodshed and can have fatal consequences if the fighters Indonesia is not ready.

Then the meeting was conducted in the form of a meeting PPKI (Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee also called Dokuritsu Zyunbi Linkai in Japanese). The fighters all young people do not agree to the meeting, and considers PPKI is established by the Japanese. They wanted independence for the efforts of our own nation, instead of awarding from Japan.

At that moment a young group of fighters loses patience and then they kidnapped Soekarno and Hatta and bringing them to Rengasdengklok, which became known as Rengasdengklok events.

The purpose of the kidnapping was for it. Soekarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta is not affected by the Japanese. They assured Soekarno that Japan had surrendered and the fighters are ready to fight the Japanese and ready to bear the risk. Meanwhile, in Jakarta, a young group represented Wikana, and the elderly who, represented by Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo doing the negotiations. Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo agreed to proclaim the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. then they sent Yusuf Ahmad Kunto as usher Soebardjo to Rengasdengklok. They picked them. Soekarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta returned to Jakarta.

Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo managed to convince young people not to rush to proclaim independence. After arriving in Jakarta, they went straight to the house of Admiral Maeda on Orange Nassau Boulevard (now Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 1 of the museum building proclamation formulation) that is expected to secure from Japan. About 15 youths gathered there, among others B.M. Diah, Bakri, Sayuti Melik, Iwa Kusumasumantri, Chairul Saleh, to assert that the Japanese government does not intervene on the proclamation.

The young fighters demanded to immediately declare independence over the radio, followed by the takeover of power. They also rejected a plan PPKI to declare independence on August 16, 1945. At the residence of Admiral Maeda (Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 1) on the freedom fighters conduct meetings through the night to prepare the text of the Proclamation. As a result of the meeting is a draft Proclamation and the agreed concept by Soekarno, then copied and typed by Sayuti Melik.

Because of security reasons Proclamation text reading done at Soekarno houses in East Pegangsaan Street No. 56 Jakarta (now Jalan Proclamation No. 1). Exactly at 10.00.a.m western Indonesian time Friday, August 17, 1945, Ir. Sukarno read the text of the proclamation of Indonesia’s independence. Until now, at every flag ceremony of Independence will be reading the manuscript text of the proclamation.

The first sentence of the Proclamation text is Ahmad Soebardjo suggestions taken from the formulation of the Committee for Preparatory Work for Indonesian Independence (BPUPKI), and the last sentence suggested by Mohammad Hatta. Ir. Soekarno wrote the manuscript text as below (In Bahasa Indonesia):

Proklamasi

Kami bangsa Indonesia dengan ini menjatakan kemerdekaan Indonesia.

Hal2 jang mengenai pemindahan kekoeasaan d.l.l., diselenggarakan dengan tjara seksama dan dalam tempoh jang sesingkat-singkatnja.

                                                                                               Djakarta, 17 - 8 - '05
                                                                                               Wakil2 bangsa Indonesia


Later, Mohamad Ibn Sayuti Melik typed the text of the proclamation that has been transformed, whose contents are as below (In Bahasa Indonesia) :

P R O K L A M A S I

Kami bangsa Indonesia dengan ini menjatakan kemerdekaan Indonesia.

Hal-hal jang mengenai pemindahan kekoeasaan d.l.l., diselenggarakan dengan tjara seksama dan dalam tempo jang sesingkat-singkatnja.

                                                                            Djakarta, hari 17 boelan 8 tahoen 05.
                                                                            Atas nama bangsa Indonesia
                                                                            Soekarno/Hatta

Proclamation manuscript handwritten by Soekarno left just like that and got into the trash can in the house Admiral Tadashi Maeda. B.M. Diah save it and keep it for 46 years 9 months 19 days, and then submitted to President Soeharto (the 2nd President of Republic Indonesia) at the Bina Graha on May 29, 1992.

Sukarni proposed that the signed text of the proclamation is Ir. Soekarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta on behalf of the Indonesian nation. In the manuscript text of the proclamation written the number "05 years", instead of 1945. In 05 stands for the number "2605 years", the applicable calendar year in Japan.

Despite the many obstacles, but the news spread proclamation of Indonesia’s independence remains intensively conducted. One way of spreading the news radio carried by the Japanese news agency Domai repeated every 30 minutes until the broadcast ends 16:00.p.m. Dissemination of news is also done through newspapers by Soeara Asia in Surabaya. Then, almost all newspapers in Java in the issue dated August 20, 1945 contains news of the proclamation of Indonesian independence. The proclamation of independence was also distributed to the people of Indonesia through the installation of plaques, posters, and graffiti on walls and railway train carriages, for example with the slogan "Respect Our Constitution, August 17!!!".

Beside the mass media, news of the proclamation are also distributed directly by the regional representatives who attended the hearing PPKI meeting. At the time of the manuscript text of the Proclamation was read by Sukarno, no audio or video recording. The documentation that exists only in the form of photographs Proclamation. If today we hear the original sound recording Sukarno read the text of the proclamation, is not actually sound recorded on the date of August 17, 1945, but the sound he recorded in 1951 in the studio of Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI).

Voice recording is initiated by one of the founders of RRI, Jusuf Ronodipuro. Long live Indonesia! Hopefully, Indonesia became a truly independent, united, sovereign, just and prosperous accordance aspired. May the Indonesian government can achieve the purpose of the state to protect the entire Indonesian nation and the entire homeland of Indonesia and to promote the general welfare, educating the nation and participate in the establishment of world order based on freedom, lasting peace and social justice.

Independence Day Celebrations In Various Places

Celebration of the 100th birthday of a special moment Kan Kun Ping. Moreover, her birthday coincided with the date of independence Indonesia, on 17 August. As a thanksgiving, Kan Kun Ping can hold a birthday celebration at a restaurant in Sanur, Bali. Kan Kun Ping still physically fit.

The fourth son of Kan Kun Ping, Wong Fat Cun, said that his mother, who was born on August 17, 1915 and has 7 children (six sons and one daughter). Kan Kun Ping struggling to raise their children through the various challenges of life, including the condition of Indonesia is still under Dutch colonial rule until Japan. Therefore, she was very happy when her birthday is a day of Indonesian independence.

Ping Kan Kun life principle is very simple. Surrender to God Almighty until now lives happily with 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Kan Kun Ping does not have dietary restrictions. For him, all the food is good for the human body, as long as it is not excessive. If he wants to eat something, is granted by a son and daughter. A special, he can control his desire to not eat that food too much. Not surprisingly, until the age of 100 years, Kan still sometimes eat durian.

100th birthday celebration Kan Kun Ping also do with a social event, coordinated to the home Elderly grandchildren. Submission of a donation to the orphanage Werdha a noble desire of Kan Kun Ping to share happiness with others who are less fortunate elderly accompanied by the family. Kan Kun Ping looked happy when the celebratory birthday with family. Health until the age of 100 had to be grateful for.

Independence day celebrations also happen in Yogyakarta, the various community development marches enliven anniversary of the Independence of the Republic Indonesia. The parade was held along Jalan Malioboro to the zero kilometer point Yogyakarta was attended by thousands of participants. Along Jalan Malioboro was packed with thousands of citizens, local and foreign tourists to see the various attractions in the parade. Marchers dressed in various costumes unique.

Marchers followed them oxcart in which his driver or called Bajingan accompanied by beautiful girls. SAR team Yogyakarta describing the condition of the victims of Mount Merapi eruption in 2010. The search and rescue team tells of the victims of the eruption using a trail vehicle.

And then the community by wearing costumes soldier on jeep carrying long guns were ready for combat. From the zoo Gembiraloka carrying a giant replica of King Kong. It also brings various kinds of animals that were introduced to the citizens like a snake.

In addition, art and cultural attractions such as jatilan, lion dance, fashion show, drum band AAU, train, buggy ornamental, rollerblading, automobile club jeep and others. Jeeps are old and should be withdrawn seen striking the vehicle in front of him. During the parade takes place, Jalan Malioboro closed about 2 hours.

The parade is also as a means to show people of developing. Total participants parade of more than 2,500 people who were divided into 3 groups of teams, they are walking parade, artistic attractions and the float.

Along Jalan Malioboro crossed by the marchers, thousands of villagers used to take pictures. Even when the group of zoo Gembiraloka across many cried, because participants also carry a snake. In addition, residents also shouted when cows are pulling the wagon looks unruly driver.

Indonesia's independence day celebration also commemorated by the Indonesian community residing abroad. Around 1,000 visitors procession Changing the Guard at Parliament House lawn Canada (Parliament Hill) on Monday, August 17, 2015 were surprised by the presence of a flag similar to the Canadian flag, but it is little different.

Usually, the flag is a flag with a white base and decorated with a red maple leaf, this time there are also red and white flag waved by the audience processions. After a few moments, then the visitors know that on that day, there was a special tribute to the Republic of Indonesia is celebrating the independence day, so the red and white flag fluttered to participate Changing the Guard ceremony, this special edition.

In contrast to previous years, the anniversary of the 70th Independence of the Republic Indonesia in Ottawa is also celebrated in the courtyard of Parliament Hill (Parliament Canada) and this becomes another unique side of the celebration in 2015.

Indonesian Ambassador for Canada, Dr. Teuku Faiza and staff of the Embassy, Ottawa was specially invited by the organizers ceremonial Changing the Guard on Parliament Hill. Some Canadian military officers, including General Hood, and also Senator Victor Oh were present to accompany the Indonesian Ambassador and his entourage.

Changing the Guard procession is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the capital city of Ottawa. Since 1959, this procession involving more than 400 people who came from a military regiment from every region of Canada and become a unique tradition to fill the summer event. A small part of the procession participants also came from parts of the community that was selected as the reserve forces of Canada and have been specially trained by the Canadian Army.

Since 2007, the procession also involves elements of the Air Force and the Canadian Navy. Procession turn of this case since 1997 was also enriched with the marching band, including those in uniform "Scotish bag piper" and played music "fortissimo."

Actually, there are many similarities between the uniforms that guard the Canadian forces used by troops guarding the palace of the Queen of England in London, it is special clothing (scarlet uniform) light red color with bear fur hats (Bearskin Headdress).

The procession which takes place as always inspection activities include the old guard troops, the arrival of new guard troops and the handover of the task itself. The new guard troops were previously run as far as 1 kilometer from the residence of the Governor General of Canada to the Parliament. Along the road are impassable, such as Laurier Street, the location of the war memorial, Elgin Street and Wellington Street seemed foreign tourists who perpetuate them marched to the accompaniment of music.

After the procession, the visitors allowed to take pictures with the troops of the guard. The hospitality of the guard forces and special attributes possessed by them is the main attraction of the visitors. In some of the crowd seemed the visitors posing with the troops dressed in distinctive and unique.

Indonesian Ambassador to Canada said that the anniversary of independence of the 70th Republic Indonesia is celebrated in Canada, with a series of activities which, though simple but still feels special. The presence of Indonesian people from Ottawa and Montreal makes the strong sense of community in a special day, including at a picnic with entertainment events such as competitions and karaoke in the afternoon on August 17, 2015.

Independence of Indonesia

For the first time in history, a Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Jan Peter Balkenende, attended the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Balkenende attended a diplomatic reception Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia to the 63 held by the Dutch Embassy in Wisma Duta, Den Haag. His presence was accompanied by the chief minister of the Cabinet Balkenende IV, among others, Foreign Minister Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen, Minister of Justice Ernst Hirsch Ballin, Minister of Defense Eimert van Middelkoop, and high officials of foreign ministries, parliament, and former Dutch Ambassador to Indonesia.

For nearly 60 years, the Netherlands was not willing to admit the independence of Indonesia on August 17, 1945. The Netherlands considers the recent Indonesian independence on December 27, 1949, when soevereiniteitsoverdracht (sovereignty) was signed in the Palace Dam, Amsterdam. In the Netherlands during this time there are also concerns that recognize Indonesia's independence in 1945 is tantamount to admit the action politionele acties (aggression) in 1945-1949 is illegal.

Earlier, in 1995, Queen Beatrix had wanted to attend the celebration of independence day Republic Indonesia 50th. But this desire is opposed PM Wim Kok. Beatrix finally forced to stop at Singapore and entered Indonesia a few days later.

Recognition date of Indonesia independence from the Dutch is the event in which the Dutch finally recognized that the independence of Indonesia is dated August 17, 1945 in accordance with the proclamation of Indonesian independence, not the date of December 27, 1949 when soevereiniteitsoverdracht (sovereignty) was signed in the Palace Dam, Amsterdam.

This recognition only been done on August 16, 2005, a day before the 60th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Indonesia, the Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Rudolf Bot in his official speech at the Building Department. On that occasion, the Indonesian government was represented by Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda. The next day, but also attended the State Commemoration Ceremony 60th Anniversary of Independence at the State Palace, Jakarta. Both steps are broken taboos and is the first time in history.

Foreign Minister Ben Bot stressed that his presence at the ceremony independence day 60th Republic Indonesia can be seen as moral and political acceptance that the Indonesian independence on 17-8-1945. On behalf of the Netherlands, he also apologized. Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot expressed it in a ceremony commemorating the end of the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies, on Monday, August 15, 2005 at the Indian Monument complex, Den Haag. Bot statement was also witnessed by Queen Beatrix, who attended the laying of wreaths.

While the recognition of independence written statement submitted to the visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to the Netherlands. With this visit is expected, the two countries could be more to look forward, and not be dragged down by the burden of history. And also shows the maturity of relations between the two countries, Indonesia and the Netherlands.

Indonesia and the Netherlands also will sign a comprehensive partnership agreement. The state visit was also scheduled business meetings with large employers Netherlands. The visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono delayed a visit for 4 years. Queen of the Netherlands has extended an invitation since 4 years ago.

In commemorating the Indonesia's independence day in the Village Kadipiro Solo is unique because the participants of the ceremony consisted of a fan Bicycles Ontel Lawas Solo, pedicab drivers, taxi operators, and merchants meatballs. This memorial service is different from the August 17 ceremony in general, namely by wearing clothing typical of Java. The ceremony is performed smoothly when the entire event was held, including the flag raising and the singing of national anthem Indonesia Raya.

After the ceremony, the fans Bicycle Legacy Solo by using batik clothes paraded around town by crossing Laweyan Solon, typhoid, Kemlayan, Ivory, and take a break at Keraton Surakarta Sultanate. This further adds to ceremonial activities and strengthen the sense of nationalism.

August 17 unique alert others that a flag ceremony followed by 30 individual animals in Taman Safari Indonesia. More unique Sumatran elephant into force of the flag raisers. As for the other participants of the ceremony consisted of animals such as elephants, camels, tigers, lions, snakes, orangutans, ponies and birds.

The flag ceremony is designed like a ceremony performed in general, there is a master of ceremonies, played by employees Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen, ceremonial officer riding with costumes of the revolution.

There is also a flag ceremony conducted by robot and take place in the celebration of August 17, 2011, followed by 45 robots, in the field 25 square meters in Thamrin City Shopping Center on the 2nd floor leader of the ceremony were entrusted to the NAO robot, robot Bioloid acted as inspector of the ceremony, 17 origami robot, and the robot 8 drum band.

Coordinate robot with large numbers with a variety of systems is very difficult, because each robot has a different device. Another thing that is very challenging when I have to program and develop a robot in a harmonious orchestra. For days doing exercises with trial and error.

Every nation that was once colonized by other nations never forget the day or the date of the Declaration of Independence nation. Because, that's the most important day in the history of the nation and the country. This is roughly equal to the birthday of every human child.

The Indonesian people also always commemorate Independence Day, which is August 17th, 1945. Every August 17th, we all commemorate Independence Day to thank and appreciate the meaning of independence.

The Proclamation of Independence is a statement that a nation from that moment free from occupation, free of power and coercion of other nations. In other words, the people began free for the next time, forever.

Independent nation the right to determine its own rules and ways of life. It also has dignity and self-aligned with any nation in the world. Independent nation has an opportunity to create a prosperous and happy the entire population of the country.

Not so the fate of the colonized or not free. Colonized his life miserable, soul and body. They are like an animal chained or caged. They have almost no freedom, his movements were severely restricted and monitored. Clothing and food in the country that colonized often very limited and insufficient. Similarly, goods and children's toys, it is difficult to obtain, especially nice things.

Thus, it is not surprising therefore that the desire to live freely as an independent nation. Among the country, there are always some children who dare, who began the struggle to liberate the country and people from the shackles of colonialism.

They struggle, exert every effort and treasure, to sacrifice their lives and bodies, to repel invaders. After the nation's independence, it is they who will be remembered as a hero. For all that, we commemorate Independence Day, we are grateful and biodiversity, then we resumed practicing meaning.