Commemorating Heroes' Day, Minister of Social Affairs Leads Flower Sowing Ceremony at Sea

JAKARTA (10 November 2023) - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini solemnly led the Flower Sowing Ceremony at Sea in commemoration of Heroes' Day 2023.

The ceremony was held at exactly 8 a.m. on the stern deck/Helly Deck of KRI Dr.  Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (992) also a Hospital Auxiliary Ship belonging to the Indonesian Navy that sails in the waters of Jakarta Bay.

Minister Risma acted as Ceremonial Inspector accompanied by Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral of Indonesian Army Erwin S. Aldedharma and acting as Ceremonial Commander Marine Lt. Col. Ahmad.

The ceremony began with the Ceremony Commander's Report, Honouring the spirits of the heroes, a moment of silence, the throwing of wreaths, and closed with the reading of prayers.

The theme of the 78th Heroes' Day is "Heroic Spirit for the Nation's Future to Fight against Poverty and Ignorance".

Minister of Social Affairs emphasized that poverty and ignorance are the main enemies that must be fought for the nation's future.

"This theme is taken where today's heroes are fighting poverty and ignorance which are indeed our main enemies in the future and so that this nation will be more enthusiastic about fighting poverty and ignorance," explained Risma after the Flower Sowing at Sea on the Deck of KRI RJW 992.

In her message delivered at the 2023 Heroes' Day Commemoration, the Minister also conveyed the spirit of heroes to refuse to lose and surrender to circumstances and together build businesses and a people's economy that will make Indonesia grow into an increasingly advanced and prosperous country.

On the same occasion, Deputy Chief of Staff added the importance of appreciating the services of heroes.

 "As a great nation that appreciates the services of heroes, we also need to promote our heroes so that they are known and acknowledged," she added.

 The series of activities for Heroes' Day in 2023 include National Ceremonies and Pilgrimages at Kalibata Main National Heroes Cemetery, Flower Sowing Ceremony at Sea, Awarding the Title of National Hero at the State Palace, Reflections on the 10 November Struggle and Future Struggle at Kalibata TMPNU Convention Hall.