Getting To Know Fatmawati, Who Is One Of The Important Figures In The Proclamation Of Indonesian Independence

Get to know the figure of Fatmawati. (Instagram/@historic_ nation)

YOGYAKARTA - August 17, 1945 is an important history for the Indonesian people, because on that date is the day of the Proclamation of independence of the Republic of Indonesia. The Indonesian people are very excited and enthusiastic about the commemoration of this historic day. There are several activities that are often carried out by Indonesian citizens when commemorating independence, including holding an interesting race in each region and participating in the ceremony to raise the white perah flag. In this historic moment, all Indonesian people fly the Red and White flag, as a symbol that the month of August is a month of respect for the independence of the Indonesian nation and also respect the struggle of the heroes who have a stake in it. One of them is Fatmawati, the wife of President Soekarno at that time. In this article, we will recognize the figure of Fatmawati.

The red and white flag is the official flag of the nationality of the Republic of Indonesia. The flag contains the meaning implied in its red and white colors. The meaning of the use of red and white colors in the Indonesian flag is the courage of the Indonesian people in fighting against the invaders. The white color is a symbol of the splendor and sincerity of the hearts of the Indonesian people in defending and fighting for the independence of Indonesia.

If we discuss the Indonesian national flag, of course it cannot be separated from this one figure. She is the first person to sew the flag of our country. Mrs. Fatmawati, became the first person to sew a red and white flag. She is known for her services in sewing the red and white flag which was first flown during the Proclamation of Independence ceremony of the Republic of Indonesia.

Fatmawati was born on February 5, 1923 on the Tapak Paderi Coast, Bengkulu. He was born to a family of Minangkabau tribe, West Sumatra. His parents were Hasan Din and Siti Chadijah.

Reporting from esi.kemdikbud.go.id, Datuk Hassan Din previously provided two names for Fatmawati. The first name, Fatmawati, means a fragrant lotus flower. The second name, Siti Zubaidah, is taken from the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. The first choice, Fatmawati, was finally chosen as the name of Datuk Hassan Din's first child. Fatmawati began to receive education at the People's School at the age of 6 and then continued to Hollandsch Inlandsche School (HIS).

Fatmawati is the first wife of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno, who married on June 1, 1943. From this marriage, she was blessed with five children, each being Guntur Soerkarnoputra, Megawati Soekarnoputri, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, Sukmawati Soekaarnoputri and Guruh Soekarnoputra.

When he was 57 years old, on May 14, 1980, Fatmawati died in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He died due to his deteriorating health condition, when he was traveling Umrah from Mecca. Fatmawati's mother was buried in Karet Bivak, Jakarta.

To honor the services that have been given, Fatmawati's name is then used as the names of several buildings, including Fatmawati Soekarno Airport in Bengkulu and Fatamawati Hospital in South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta. Fatmawati MRT Station was also taken from Fatmawati Hospital. His residence in Bengkulu is currently a historical museum.

That's a review to get to know the figure of Fatmawati. One of the figures in the history of Indonesian independence as a meritorious person who prepared the red and white flag. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.