Daughter Of Historical Perpetrators Present At The Indonesian Independence Day Celebration, Conjen Warriors: National Spirit Continues To Burn

Bad luck flanked by the Conjen of Warriors and the wife of Fabiola Sondakh. (Source of the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney)

JAKARTA - Even though it is far from the country, the spirit of nationality continues to burn and Indonesia remains in the hearts of the diaspora and Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Sydney, Australia.

That was said by the Indonesian Consul General Sydney Young Warrior Leonard Sondakh during the celebration of the Indonesian 80th Anniversary at Kensington Park, Sydney on Sunday.

"Today we are not only commemorating the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, but also reaffirming that wherever we are, the spirit of nationality must continue to burn. From Sydney, we prove that Indonesia remains alive in our hearts," said the Konjen Warrior in his mandate as ceremonial inspector, citing a statement from the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney, Monday 18 August.

The commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia at the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney is increasingly special with the presence of a number of figures, including Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Assistant Minister for Immigration The. Hon. Matt Thistlewaite MP, Major of Randwick City Council Cr. Dylan Parker, as well as

Major Parker and Cathy were lined up to receive the first cut when the Warriors Consul General cut the cone accompanied by his wife Fabiola Sondakh. Especially for Cathy, there is a piece of history related to her.

Cathy is the daughter of the late Timothy Luntung, the character of Kawanaua (Minahasa, North Sulawesi) who participated in the "Black Fleet" incident, an event that became an important part of efforts to achieve and defend Indonesia's independence.

After the proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945, KPM sailors from Minahasa, KNIL soldiers, and Australian port workers teamed up to boycott Dutch ships intending to bring troops and weapons back to Indonesia. The action is known as the "Black Fleet" at Sydney Port.

The solidarity action lasted for two years and managed to postpone the Dutch Military Aggression I until 1947.

The moment of cutting this cone became a symbol of respect for the history of the struggle of Indonesian migrants in Australia who contributed to defending the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

The commemoration of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day in Sydney emphasized that even though it is far from the country, the spirit of nationality remains firmly imprinted on the hearts of the Indonesian people.

"The flag ceremony, people's parties, cultural celebrations, and community activities are clear evidence that from the Land of Kangaroo, the Indonesian diaspora continues to maintain the flames of independence to illuminate future generations," wrote the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney.