Let’s arise together! Indonesia’s National Awakening Day and the concept of nationhood in 2022

Recently Indonesia commemorated the Day of the Birth of Pancasila and the Day of National Awakening, which celebrates the founding of the nationalist organisation called Budi Oetomo. Why did Indonesia decide to celebrate the formation of Budi Oetomo rather than other organisations like Sarekat Dagang Islam to mark the birth of Indonesian nationalism?

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Bonnie Triyana is an historian and editor in chief of Historia magazine and its digital links.  He talks with Sri Dean about the history of National Awakening Day and the importance of its nationalist sentiment compared to other interpretations of nationalism.  

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