Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine August 2016 | Page 126

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August 17, 2016, marks Indonesia’s 71st year
of independence. Known as the ‘city of heroes’, Surabaya –
the capital of East Java – played a crucial role in securing
independence for the country during the Battle of Surabaya.
Visit this August to see the patriotic sights as the city drapes
itself in red and white.
Tanggal 17 Agustus 2016 menandai ulang tahun ke-71
Kemerdekaan Indonesia. Surabaya—Ibu Kota Jawa Timur,
yang dikenal sebagai “Kota Pahlawan”— memainkan peran
penting dalam mempertahankan kemerdekaan negara
lewat Pertempuran Surabaya. Kunjungi Surabaya
Agustus ini untuk melihat suasana patriotik kota
yang dihiasi warna merah dan putih.

Heroes Monument
Dedicated to the Battle of Surabaya,
the Heroes Monument stands 41