Vice President Gibran Leads the 2024 Heroes' Day Ceremony

Jakarta (November 10, 2024) - The 2024 National Heroes' Day Ceremony at the Kalibata National Heroes' Cemetery (TMPNU) on November 10, 2024, took place solemnly. In this ceremony, the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka was appointed as the ceremony inspector.

Starting at 07.50 a.m., the ceremony began with a tribute to the souls of the heroes. Then continued with commemorating the battle of November 10, 1945, in Surabaya by sounding a siren for 1 minute. A moment of silence was held before the Ceremony Inspector laid the Wreath. The ceremony was then closed with a prayer for the souls of the heroes.

The series of ceremonies continued with a pilgrimage and laying of flowers at the graves of the heroes by the Vice President, Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, and the guests who were present.  Some of the graves that were strewn with flowers were the graves of the heroes of the revolution, Adam Malik, Umar Wirahadikusumah, R. Sudharmono, BJ Habibie, and other graves.

"(The ceremony) went smoothly," said Gus Mensos when giving a statement after attending a series of ceremonies, Sunday (10/11/2024).

Gus Mensos said that this ceremony was also carried out simultaneously in government institutions, both at the center, regions, and at foreign attaches.

The 2024 Heroes' Day commemoration has the theme "Emulate Your Heroes, Love Your Country". It reflects a strong national spirit, a call to unite, maintain national identity, and strengthen love for the homeland. It also inspires exemplary action that invites every individual to become a hero in their respective environments, by contributing positively and actively in community life.

Meanwhile, acting as the Ceremonial Officer this time is Brigadier General of Indonesian Army Forces Edi Saputra, Chief of Staff of Kogartap I/Jakarta. The Commander of the ceremony is Colonel Pnb Lucky Indrawan, S.A.P., Head of Operations Service of Suryadarma Air Force Base. (*)