National Anthem

Sat, 06 May 1995

National Anthem

From Kompas

As a component of the younger generation I don't agree with Suka Hardjana (Kompas, April 20, 1995), who proposed that the national anthem Indonesia Raya be revised. In my opinion, Indonesia Raya is a historical legacy which has patriotic value, and its authenticity should be preserved.

Suka Hardjana opined that Indonesia Raya has not completely fulfilled the spirit of the Youth Pledge. In this context we should be aware that the national anthem was composed in Bahasa Indonesia, which has a uniting power, and not in local dialect.

So the important thing for all of us is to sing our national anthem the correct way.

HAPOSAN BAKARA

Jakarta

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