Why not a Sukarno-Hatta Museum?<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
I read a news report that Mrs. Tien Soeharto, head of Purna
\nBhakti Pertiwi Foundation, conveyed a certificate of honor to
\nbusinessman Bob Hasan and his wife on July 10, 1995, for his
\nassistance in developing the Purna Bhakti Pertiwi museum at the
\nIndonesia Miniature Park.<\/p>\n
As an Indonesian citizen I am proud of this museum where
\npeople can see items concerning Soeharto's struggle for the
\ninterest of the Indonesian people on display.<\/p>\n
However, the services of Sukarno and Hatta are, in my opinion,
\nno less important. Unfortunately, even though we have been
\nindependent for almost 50 years, there has been no museum that
\ncan tell people about the struggle and merits of these two
\nleaders. I think it is time the House of Representatives and the
\ngovernment considered this matter. If I may suggest, the Bogor
\nPalace (because of its historical significance) could be turned
\ninto a temporary Sukarno-Hatta Museum, until we can build a
\nspecial building for the purpose.<\/p>\n
I believe many collections belonging to these two figures are
\nstill in the hands of some individuals in the community. And many
\nare kept by members of their families or friends, not to mention
\nthose which are kept in the National Archives.<\/p>\n
What has happened to Bung Karno's collection of about 2000
\npaintings? Are they still in good shape and are they in good
\ncare? Recently an auction was conducted by Christie in Singapore
\nwhich included two of Bung Karno's collection. The paintings were
\nnot auctioned upon protest of Guruh Sukarnoputra (Sukarno's
\nyoungest son).<\/p>\n
If only the museum could be established, the continuity of the
\ncountry's history could be bequeathed to the future generations.
\nAnd at the same time it could serve as a tourist attraction which
\nundoubtedly would attract both domestic and foreign tourists.<\/p>\n
We learn that a great nation is a nation which can honor its
\nheroes. Other countries, too, have museums for their heroes and
\nnational leaders who founded their countries.<\/p>\n
SUHARSONO HADIKUSOMO<\/p>\n
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