Commemorating Heroes' Day

Dr Caroline Paskarina, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science of the Political and Social Sciences Faculty at Padjadjaran University, talks about commemorating Heroes’ Day.

Dr Caroline Paskarina, Bandung – May 2018. Source: Private collection.

Does Indonesia celebrate national days like Heroes Day effectively?  Is there a danger when expressions of nationalism overwhelm the act of remembrance? Dr Caroline Paskarina addresses these and related issues.

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