50 years of independence<\/p>\n
Yugoslavia was once Indonesia's democratic counterpart. But
\nthat country is now disintegrating. In 1966, Pakistan's and
\nNigeria's economies were better than Indonesia's economy. Now,
\nour economy is better than theirs. Therefore, Indonesia is
\nrightly thankful to God. This statement was made by Prof. Emil
\nSalim, in his capacity as the head of the Executive National
\nCommittee of the 50th Anniversary of Indonesia's independence
\nduring a meeting with chief editors of the media in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
This feeling of thankfulness should be accompanied by an open
\nattitude and modesty in our efforts to learn from experiences. We
\nshould also have a common political will to correct our past
\nmistakes, and a common determination to build our future towards
\nthe achievement of the nation's proclamation goal.<\/p>\n
The celebration of the 50th Independence Day must ensure the
\nactive and intensive participation of the people as a whole, and
\nnot make them merely spectators of the grand festivity. The
\npeople should be given the widest chance to mark the day in their
\nown ways, styles and manners: presenting cultural shows,
\norganizing a variety of contests -- all from the people, by the
\npeople and for the benefit of the people.<\/p>\n
The philosophical meaning of the independence festival is to
\nawaken our consciousness on the crucial task of realizing the
\nnational goal i.e. the people's prosperity, justice and welfare.<\/p>\n
-- Kompas, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/50-years-of-independence-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }