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Summary

This video highlights the story of Danu Dirja Setiabudi, a European descendant in Indonesia who gave up his privileges for the country's independence. A teacher, writer, and journalist, he founded the first political party advocating for independence, which alarmed the Dutch. Despite being labeled a traitor and exiled to Suriname, he continued to inspire and fight for freedom. When Japan arrived, he contributed to shaping the foundation of the new nation. Though Indonesia became independent, his legacy is now largely forgotten, with only his name on a street sign, despite being one of the first to call for Indonesia's self-sovereignty.

Takeaways

• 😀 A European descendant in Indonesia, who held privileges, chose to sacrifice them for Indonesia's independence.
• 😀 Despite being in a position of power and comfort, this person believed Indonesia should be free from colonial rule.
• 😀 He was originally a teacher, writer, and journalist known for his sharp writing and radical ideas.
• 😀 In 1913, he founded a political party that openly used the term 'Hindia' (Indies), signaling a call for independence, which alarmed the Dutch.
• 😀 His political actions led to his arrest and exile to Suriname, where he was labeled a traitor by his own people.
• 😀 Even in exile, he continued to write and inspire others, maintaining his vision for Indonesia's independence.
• 😀 When the Japanese arrived, he changed his name and contributed to drafting the foundation of an independent Indonesia.
• 😀 By the time Indonesia gained independence, he was already very old and largely unknown to the public he had fought for.
• 😀 His name is now only remembered as a street name, with most people passing by without recognizing his significance.
• 😀 This man is remembered as the first to declare that Indonesia should stand on its own, and his name was Danu Dirja Setiabudi, also known as Ernest Theowest Decker.

Q & A

Who is the main figure discussed in the transcript?

The main figure is Danu Dirja Setiabudi, also known as Ernest Theowest Decker.

What is significant about Ernest Theowest Decker's background?

He was of European descent in Indonesia and had privileges due to his background, but he chose to fight for Indonesia's independence instead of enjoying his comfortable position.

Why did Ernest Theowest Decker become a controversial figure?

He became controversial because he advocated for Indonesian independence, which led to him being labeled a traitor by his own people, even though he was fighting for the country's freedom.

What was Ernest's profession before becoming involved in politics?

Before becoming involved in politics, Ernest was a teacher, writer, and journalist.

What radical action did Ernest take in 1913?

In 1913, he founded a political party called 'Partai Hindia' (The Indian Party), which was the first political party to use an English name and openly advocated for Indonesia's independence.

How did the Dutch react to Ernest's political activities?

The Dutch government was alarmed by Ernest's political activities, leading to his arrest and subsequent exile to Suriname.

How did Ernest continue his activism while in exile?

Even while exiled in Suriname, Ernest did not stop writing or inspiring others. He remained committed to his vision of Indonesian independence.

What happened when the Japanese occupied Indonesia during World War II?

When the Japanese arrived in Indonesia, Ernest changed his name and became involved in helping to lay the foundation for the nation, which was once just an idea in his mind.

What was the state of the country when Indonesia finally gained independence?

When Indonesia gained independence, Ernest was very old, and many of the people he had fought for did not recognize him or know his contributions.

How is Ernest remembered in Indonesia today?

Today, Ernest's name is primarily remembered through street signs, though many people pass by without knowing who he was or what he did for the country.