Province Central Java | ||
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Address Salamanmloyo, Semarang Barat, Barusari, Semarang Sel., Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50149, Indonesia Similar Lawang Sewu, Dome Church Blenduk, Museum Mandala Bakti, Sam Poo Kong, Simpang Lima Semarang | ||
Tugu Muda is a stone monument in Semarang, Java commemorating the struggle for independence by Indonesian youth. It was dedicated by President Sukarno on 20 May 1953 to commemorate the continuous five-day battle between the youth of Semarang and a Japanese battalion led by Major Kido from 14–19 October 1945.
Japanese forces drove the Dutch from Indonesia as the "elder brother of Asia"; however, the Japanese were crueler to dissidents than their Dutch counterparts.
The stone monument consists of a foundation, body and head. One side of the monument is done in relief, with ornamental ponds and gardens surrounding it.
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