The Beginning Of The History Of National Leaders, Kemenbud Inaugurates The Small Soekarno Gallery In Mojokerto

Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon at the Small Soekarno Gallery (Doc. Kemenbud)

JAKARTA - Bung Karno's childhood footprint is now immortalized through the presence of the Small Soekarno Gallery at SDN Purwotengah, Mojokerto City, East Java. This gallery was inaugurated directly by the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, during a series of working visits to East Java, Tuesday, June 10.

"Grades are a period of character formation. Bung Karno has grown more than eight years in Mojokerto, and that is an important phase in the process of the birth of a nation leader," said Fadli Zon in his remarks.

This inauguration takes place ahead of an important moment: 80 years of Indonesia's independence. This gallery is not just an exhibition venue, but a concrete form of efforts to enrich Indonesia's historical literacy and cultural identity.

"In the midst of globalization, history is coordinates. Without it, we lose our identity," said Fadli, stressing the importance of historical space as a balancing of the swift information of the digital age.

This gallery features small Soekarno life fragments through photos, visual audio, and replicas of life at that time. Everything is arranged with an educational approach, so that it can be enjoyed and understood across generations.

Mojokerto is not only the city of Majapahit. But also the city that forges Bung Karno's character. This is a big contribution to Indonesian history," added the Minister of Culture.

The Mayor of Mojokerto, Ika Puspitasari, appreciated the attention of the Ministry of Culture. He assessed that the presence of this gallery will strengthen the identity of the city and increase the appeal of educational tourism.

"We want students, students, and the general public to come here. Diving history, understanding struggles, and finding inspiration from little Bung Karno," said Ika.

The inauguration was also attended by important regional and national figures, including Deputy Mayor of Mojokerto Rachman Sidharta, Member of Commission VII DPR RI from the PDIP faction Banyu Biru Djarot, Chairman of the Mojokerto City DPRD Ery Purwanti, and staff of the East Java Culture and Tourism Office.

Menbud Fadli was also accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Culture, such as Restu Gunawan, Irini Dewi Wanti, as well as expert staff and head of the local cultural conservation center.

At the end of the event, Fadli Zon hopes that the Small Soekarno Gallery will become a living study room, especially for the younger generation who are hungry for historical examples.

This is not just a matter of the past. It's about the future. So that our children recognize who they are as part of a great nation," he said.