Ahead of Independence Day, Tens Artisans Create Giant Garuda Pancasila Replica

August 16 2019 05:13 PM 1221
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Maria Inggita

Commemorating 74th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day, tens artisans make giant Garuda Pancasila replica. This replica is made from peanuts which are sticked into 140 plywood as thick as 7 inch each.

We have made this replica since Friday (8/9) and targ et to finish it by tonight

"We have made this replica since Friday (8/9) and target to finish it by tonight," stated Suprayogi (57) one of the artisans who initiate to make the Garuda Pancasila replica.

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This replica's height reaches 17 meters as wide as 16 meters with total weight to reach 1.5 tons. It will be installed in Plaza Tugu Api, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII).

"Hopefully this replica could encourage students and residents to understand more about philosophy behind Garuda Pancasila as our nation's symbol," he said.

TMII Research, Development, and Culture Acting Director (Plh), Sigit Gunardjo mentioned, his side facilitates the artisans to make this Garuda Pancasila replica because TMII is the center of culture in Jakarta.

"Tonight, we will install this replica in Plaza Tugu Api until August 31," he informed.