Sejarah Tugu Monas Jakarta, Awal Mula Tugu Monumen Nasional Jakarta

Summary

This video explores the history of Monumen Nasional (Monas) in Jakarta, Indonesia, highlighting its origins from the vision of President Soekarno in 1954. The monument, which symbolizes Indonesia’s national character, faced several design revisions before its completion in 1975. Despite challenges, including the 1965 G30S incident, the project continued under Soeharto’s leadership. Soekarno’s idea of a towering structure that embodies the nation’s spirit was realized with the final design featuring philosophical elements. Today, Monas stands as a prominent landmark and popular tourist destination, symbolizing Indonesia's rich history and resilience.

Takeaways

• 😀 Monas, the National Monument of Indonesia, was conceived by President Soekarno in 1954 and inaugurated by President Soeharto in 1975.
• 😀 Located in front of the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Monas symbolizes Indonesia and is a landmark known both domestically and internationally.
• 😀 The idea for Monas came after the capital of Indonesia returned to Jakarta from Yogyakarta in 1950, with Soekarno wanting a symbol to represent the nation's character, much like the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
• 😀 A national committee was established in 1950 to build the monument, and a design competition was held, attracting 51 entries.
• 😀 Architect Frederich Silaban, who also designed other important buildings in Indonesia, submitted a design that initially did not meet Soekarno's expectations.
• 😀 Soekarno, who had architectural expertise, wanted a tall, durable monument made from high-quality materials and designed to withstand earthquakes.
• 😀 The design competition continued with a second round in 1960, ultimately resulting in a revised design by Silaban to match Soekarno's vision.
• 😀 Architect RM Soedarsono was appointed to finalize the design, incorporating significant dates like 17-8-1945 into the structure for its philosophical meaning.
• 😀 The final design of Monas includes a height of 132 meters, with a flame-shaped structure at the top symbolizing Indonesia's independence.
• 😀 Construction of Monas began in 1961, was interrupted due to the 1965 G30S incident, and was completed in 1975 after several phases of work.
• 😀 Monas was officially inaugurated by President Soeharto on July 12, 1975, and has since become a major tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors.

Q & A

What was the initial idea behind the construction of Monas?

The initial idea behind the construction of Monas was to create a symbol representing the character of the Indonesian nation, similar to how the Eiffel Tower represents France.

Who was the first president to propose the idea of Monas?

The idea for Monas was proposed by President Soekarno, the first president of Indonesia.

What was the significance of Monas' location in Jakarta?

Monas was planned to be located in Merdeka Square, directly in front of the Istana Merdeka, so that it could be seen by state guests visiting the palace.

How many designs were submitted for the Monas project initially?

A total of 51 designs were submitted in the initial national competition to design Monas.

Why did Soekarno reject the first design for Monas by Frederich Silaban?

Soekarno rejected Silaban's first design because he felt it was too grandiose and would require a large amount of funds, and he was not fully satisfied with it.

What revisions were made to the Monas design after Soekarno's feedback?

After Soekarno's feedback, the design was revised to be more practical, and to reflect the philosophical elements he wanted, such as incorporating the date '17-8-1945' into the structure.

When did the construction of Monas officially begin?

Construction of Monas officially began on August 17, 1961.

What caused the delay in the construction of Monas?

The construction of Monas was delayed due to the political turmoil from the 30 September Movement (G30S) in 1965, which halted the project for some time.

Who was responsible for the completion of the Monas design after the revisions?

Architect RM Soedarsono was appointed to complete the design and construction of Monas after the revisions to align with Soekarno's vision.

When was Monas officially inaugurated, and who was the president at that time?

Monas was officially inaugurated on July 12, 1975, by President Soeharto, as Soekarno had passed away in 1970 and did not live to see the completion of the project.