NGANJUK - East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said the construction of the Marsinah National Heroes Museum in Nganjuk was an effort to educate the younger generation about Marsinah's example, spirit, and courage in fighting for justice and humanity.
"What we build is not just a building, but also a space of values. This is where young people can learn about courage, honesty, and partisanship in justice as exemplified by Marsinah," he said in a statement received in Nganjuk, quoting ANTARA on Sunday, December 28.
According to Khofifah, with the existence of a shelter and museum, it will further strengthen the dissemination and preservation of Marsinah's struggle.
"Respect for heroes does not stop at the grave, but we must continue by taking care of the value of their struggle and presenting it in today's life," he said.
The governor has also personally accompanied the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to visit and lay the first stone of the National Hero Museum of Marsinah, Nganjuk Regency.
Governor Khofifah and the National Police Chief also visited Marsinah's family at the late's residence.
The meeting became a space for dialogue to remember Marsinah's life journey as a child of the nation, as well as to strengthen the human bond between the state and the family of national heroes.
"Marsinah teaches us that the courage to defend the truth always has a price, but also has a very great meaning for humanity. Our task today is to ensure that this value never goes out and continues to shine in the life of the nation," he said.
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the initial idea for the museum came from the Marsinah family. They want something really monumental.
The National Police Chief revealed that Marsinah's struggle was very difficult and must be remembered by the public and workers.
"This museum will exhibit Marsinah's relics, such as letters of struggle, notes containing Marsinah's complaints to her brother, diaries, pens, clothes, and other documents related to her life's journey as a labor activist," he said.
Meanwhile, Marsinah's older brother, Marsini, thanked the government for attending the laying of the first stone of the museum and Marsinah's resting place.
"Thank you, what I want is fulfilled, starting with the thanksgiving of the family on November 17, the memories of the resting house and the museum were immediately made. Today it is real to lay the first stone," he said.
Marsini hopes that after the museum is built and inaugurated, maintenance and maintenance will continue to be carried out to benefit residents and villages as tourist villages.
"The community opens souvenirs including Marsinah shirts for sale to support UMKM in Nglundo Village, so that it will increase income and the community will be prosperous and prosperous," said Marsini.
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