Jakarta as the Capital of the State was not only filled with rows of tall buildings and density of vehicles, you know. Many statues (or monument-red) that adorned typical main street.
Although he was often seen shape, but many of us, which was still not "know" the historical statue.
Famous names: Sculptures Bundaran HI
Actually Name: Tugu Selamat Datang (Welcome Statue)
The statue's story: This monument is a statue on top form a pair of girls and guys who were waving. That is, they provide a welcome for travelers. Because Bundaran HI, the location of the statue, once regarded as the gates of Jakarta.
Welcome monument was originally built to welcome the foreign athletes who will compete in the Asian Games IV in 1962 in Jakarta. Sketch of the statue to be exhibited at the biggest sporting event Asia A is made by Henk Ngantung (yan famous painter had also been a Governor of Jakarta in 1964-1965). Only in a year, a monument made of bronze can be completed and inaugurated by President Soekarno, and the "success" welcome almost 1500 athletes from 16 countries. Until now the monument is still standing firm and became one of the icons of pride.
Famous name: Jewel Statue
Actually Name: Sculptures Aerospace
Balada statue: It curved statue located in the middle of the road is Gatot Subroto Statue Aerospace real name, because it symbolizes berjayanya Indonesian Air Force. Thus, the statue is completed in about one year (1964-1965) was to emphasize the courage, honesty and dedication of the pilots who owned rather than excellence tools and machines.
So the importance of the statue to the nation, President Sukarno to private pockets willing to spend pembangungannya financing, even up to sell cars of all, you know! Interestingly again, he also had come down directly hover sculpture installation process over 11 tons of it.
Source : www.gadis.co.id
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