The 1945 PETA Revolt in Blitar: The Historical Uprising Before Indonesia’s Independence Six months before Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta read the proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945, the city of Blitar had already witnessed one of the most significant acts of armed resistance in Indonesia’s path toward nationhood. On February 14, 1945, soldiers of … Read more
Blitar and the Sukarno Tomb: Why This City Matters More Than Ever as Indonesia Turns 81 On August 17, 2026, Indonesia will mark 81 years of independence under the official theme “Indonesia Berdaulat, Adil, dan Makmur,” or “Indonesia Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous.” As the country prepares to celebrate this milestone, one small city in East … Read more
Blitar: Indonesia’s Pilgrimage Destination as Independence Day Approaches Every August, as Indonesia’s Independence Day draws near, a quiet but powerful shift happens in Blitar. Visitors from across the archipelago, students, families, officials, and solo travelers alike, begin arriving in growing numbers at one specific place: the tomb of Ir. Soekarno. What draws them is not … Read more
