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The statue stands on the avenue named for his namesake. Sudirman (old spelling: Soedirman) was the leader of the Indonesian forces in the guerrilla war against the Dutch in Yogyakarta (1948-1949).
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Selamat Datang
This statue was an idea by Soekarno, designed by the vice governor of Jakarta Henk Ngantung. The statue waves to the north as athletes from the Asia Pacific region came to play the 1962 Asian Games.
40 hectares of excellent parkland. Wide pathways, fountains, collection of plants, are a remedy for the eyes and the body. At night and on the weekends, there are numerous community performances or doing lessons. There is a greenhouse that has no plants.
Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi
This is where the Declaration of Independence is read on August 17, 1945, by the founding fathers Soekarno and Hatta. Complete storyline of how the Independence came to be, through dioramas, mock-ups, and propaganda posters.
A smaller park that but has more high trees that can function as shade. Regular community performances, especially classical music under the trees every weekend!
Institut Français Indonesia (IFI)
French cultural centre. Host each month several concerts of French and Indonesian musicians, film screenings & conferences about Indonesia culture.
A giant lake with a fountain at its centre, jogging track and seating area on its rim.