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National Heroes’ Day is always celebrated on November 10, Mother. However, some time ago UNESCO designated the birthdays of two Indonesian heroes as an international celebration, you know.
This happy news was announced directly by the Director General of UNESCO on the closing day of UNESCO’s 42nd General Assembly on 22 November 2023 in Paris, France. This determination took place at the Plenary Report session of the 42nd UNESCO General Assembly, quoted on the Ministry of Education and Culture website.
The two figures are female fighters from Aceh, Keumalahayati. Meanwhile, another hero is a writer, AA Navis.
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The appointment of this famous figure is certainly not random. Broadly speaking, there are three criteria that must be met, Mother.
The first is the year of birth and death of the figure related to the ideals and mission of the organization in the fields of education, culture, natural sciences, social sciences and humanity. Second, namely communication. In this criterion, the proposal considers gender representation. Only posthumous proposals may be submitted.
Meanwhile, the third criterion is that it contains universal events. The proposal is supported by at least two countries, has a big impact on the country or the world and so on.
The figure of Indonesia’s national hero
Are you curious about the figures of Keumalahayati and AA Navis? Below, Bubun summarizes his brief profile:
1. Keumalahayati
Keumalahayati is one of the earliest female heroic figures in Indonesia. He was recognized as a national hero for his courage, leadership and contribution in defending his homeland.
Keumalahayati grew up in a region known for its strong maritime affairs. He also knew the world of naval warfare from a young age.
His father, Admiral Mahmud Syah, was a skilled and respected naval commander of the Aceh fleet. When his father died, Sultan Alauddin Riayat Syah from Aceh appointed Keumalahayati as the new admiral.
The position of Commander in Chief of the Aceh Sultanate Navy made Keumalahayati the first female admiral in the history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
The proposal to establish the 475th anniversary of Keumalahayati’s birth (1550-1615) received support from Malaysia, the Russian Federation, Thailand and Togo.
So what is the short story of AA Navis like? CONTINUE READING CLICK HERE.
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