Remembering 'Bung' Karno<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
The commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of
\nSukarno (Bung Karno) was extremely touching, since his name has
\nbeen so seldom heard for many years. In fact, we all may agree
\nthat his name was purposely covered, or only the bad sides of it
\nexposed. But very recently all of a sudden Bung Karno's name, for
\nreasons we do not know, has been repeatedly heard.<\/p>\n
His biography was aired on TV and the mass media wrote lots of
\nnice things about Bung Karno. There were numerous discussions
\nabout his struggles and achievements. Even Gelora Senayan, the
\nnation's largest sports stadium, was renamed after Sukarno.<\/p>\n
I am extremely touched by the fact that we are now beginning
\nto appreciate Sukarno's struggles. But are we really doing this
\nfrom the bottom of our heart? Or are we just caught up in some
\nkind of mass euphoria? That is something each of us must answer
\nand answer honestly.<\/p>\n
Megawati Soekarnoputri and the rest of her family must also be
\ndeeply touched. Let us hope that all of this is a true
\nrecognition of Bung Karno's struggles and love for this country.
\nAt any rate, let our children hear about the great things Bung
\nKarno did for this country; the correct history of this nation.
\nLet bygones be bygones. For now we can understand that at least
\nBung Karno was a very important and great figure in the history
\nof this country, and that he performed great services for his
\nbeloved Indonesia.<\/p>\n
MH JONI<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/remembering-bung-karno-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }