Sejarah Hari Kesaktian Pancasila dan Kaitannya dengan Peristiwa G30S/PKI

Summary

The video highlights Indonesia's commemoration of Hari Kesaktian Pancasila, tracing its origins to a decree by General Soeharto on September 17, 1966. The event remembers the tragic G30S PKI coup on September 30–October 1, 1965, during which six army generals and one officer were killed. Their bodies were dumped in a well at Lubang Buaya, Jakarta. The day serves as a reminder of this dark chapter in Indonesian history and the need to prevent similar events. The discovery of the victims' bodies is also credited to Sukitman, a policeman who escaped captivity by the G30S group.

Takeaways

• 🇮🇩 The video commemorates Indonesia's Hari Kesaktian Pancasila on October 1, 2018.
• 📜 The commemoration began with a decree from General Soeharto on September 17, 1966, mandating all army forces to observe the day with other branches and civilians.
• 🕊️ Former Deputy Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Maraden Panggabean, said the purpose of this commemoration is to remember the nation's dark history and prevent a recurrence.
• 📅 The first Hari Kesaktian Pancasila ceremony was held on October 1, 1966, at Lubang Buaya, Jakarta.
• 📖 The commemoration is closely tied to the G30S/PKI event from September 30 to October 1, 1965, a tragic period in Indonesian history.
• ⚔️ During the G30S/PKI incident, six high-ranking army generals and one middle-ranking officer were killed.
• 🕊️ The victims were Lieutenant General Ahmad Yani, Major Generals Raden Suprapto, M.T. Haryono, and S. Parman, Brigadier Generals D.I. Panjaitan and Sutoyo, and Lieutenant Pierre Tendean.
• 🏴 The PKI accused these officers of plotting a coup against President Sukarno via the General Council and abducted them, eventually killing them.
• 🕳️ The bodies of these officers were found on October 4, 1965, in Lubang Buaya, East Jakarta, in a well used as a mass grave.
• 🚔 Their discovery was due in part to Sukitman, a police officer who was also abducted but managed to escape and report the events.

Q & A

What is the significance of October 1st in Indonesia?

October 1st is commemorated as Hari Kesaktian Pancasila (Pancasila Sanctity Day), which began as a directive from General Soeharto in 1966 to remind the nation of the tragic G30S/PKI events and to prevent such incidents from recurring.

What triggered the commemoration of Hari Kesaktian Pancasila?

The commemoration was initiated after the events of G30S/PKI (September 30 Movement) in 1965, during which seven high-ranking Indonesian Army officers were killed by the PKI (Indonesian Communist Party).

Who were the seven Army officers killed during the G30S/PKI incident?

The seven officers were Lieutenant General Ahmad Yani, Major General Raden Suprapto, Major General M.T. Haryono, Major General S. Parman, Brigadier General D.I. Panjaitan, Brigadier General Sutoyo, and Lieutenant Pierre Tendean.

Where were the bodies of the slain officers found?

Their bodies were found in a well in the Lubang Buaya area, East Jakarta. The well became a historical site for remembering the tragedy.

What role did Sukitman play in the discovery of the victims?

Sukitman, a police officer, was taken by the G30S group to Lubang Buaya but managed to escape. His actions played a key role in the discovery of the officers' bodies.

What was the original purpose of the PKI's actions in the G30S incident?

The PKI accused the seven officers of planning a coup against President Sukarno through the so-called 'Council of Generals.' This accusation led to their abduction and murder.

How were the bodies of the victims hidden after their murder?

The victims' bodies were thrown into a well, which was then covered with soil, banana tree trunks, and dry leaves to conceal their presence.

When were the bodies of the victims recovered?

The bodies were recovered on October 4, 1965, by a special unit from the Army Paratrooper Regiment (RPKAD).

What was the significance of Lubang Buaya in the G30S/PKI incident?

Lubang Buaya became infamous as the site where the bodies of the slain army officers were disposed of. It has since become a symbol of the brutality of the G30S/PKI event.

How is Hari Kesaktian Pancasila commemorated in Indonesia?

The commemoration often includes ceremonies involving military forces and the public, held at significant historical sites like Lubang Buaya, to honor the victims of the G30S/PKI and to reinforce national unity around Pancasila.