Jakarta (ANTARA) – On the occasion of the commemoration of Heroes’ Day on November 10, the Indonesian people are once again invited to emulate the spirit of the warriors who sacrificed their lives and bodies for the sake of independence.
In 2025, the commemoration of Heroes’ Day carries the theme “My heroes, my example: keep moving, continuing the fight”, a strong message that heroic values must not stop on the pages of history. But it must continue to live on in the concrete actions of today’s generation.
National heroes have left eternal messages of struggle about courage in the face of oppression, steadfastness in maintaining unity and sincerity in fighting for the progress of the nation.
These messages represent a precious legacy for all Indonesian people to maintain sovereignty, strengthen unity and contribute to the country’s development towards a golden Indonesia.
The following is a message from national heroes, based on information gathered from official guidelines issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs in commemoration of Heroes’ Day 2025.
Messages from the struggle of national heroes
In the official guidelines, the composition of the Heroes’ Day commemoration ceremony not only includes a procession of silence, but also includes the reading of struggle messages by national heroes.
This part is an important moment to revive the value of heroism through the words they once conveyed. As an indication, the following is a summary of the message of the struggle of the nation’s heroes adapted from the Heroes’ Day commemoration guidelines published by the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs:
1. Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo: “Resistance that does not arise from an independent mind is only an outburst of emotion, not a struggle.”
2. Nyi Ageng Serang: “The weak body is no reason to submit, for the soul can be sharper than a keris.”
3. Prince Antasari: “Live for the people, die for honor.”
4. Sisingamangaraja XII: “Do not expect a peaceful life until independence is yet complete.”
5. Frans Kaisiepo: “This land does not belong to a few people, but is home to all Indonesian children.”
6. Maria Walanda Maramis: “Women are not shadows, but light in the home and in the nation.”
7. Teuku Cik Di Tiro: “There is no fear for those who fight for the truth.”
8. Ida Anak Agung Gde Agung: “Politics is not an instrument of power, but an instrument of maintaining the dignity of the nation.”
9. Sutan Sjahrir: “Freedom of thought is the first form of independence.”
10. Raden Dewi Sartika: “Intelligent women will create a strong nation.”
11.Mr. Iwa Kusumasumantri: “The law has meaning only if it is on the side of the people, not above them.”
12. Martha Christina Tiahahu: “This body may be weak, but courage never fades.”
13. Salary Rudolf Supratman: “Singing can be a fire in the breast of a nation.”
14. Kasman Singodimedjo: “Independence must be maintained with honesty, not just with enthusiasm.”
15. Admiral Malahayati: “The sea is not an obstacle, but a path to honor.”
16. HOS Tjokroaminoto: “A true leader not only commands, but leads.”
17. Ki Bagus Hadikusumo: “Independence is a trust from God that must be guarded with faith and knowledge.”
18. Abdul Muis: “Resistance that does not arise from an independent mind is only an explosion of emotions, not a struggle.”
19. Queen Kalinyamat: “I am willing to die for the honor of myself and my country, because honor cannot be bought.”
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