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When did Indonesian hear Indonesian national anthem for the first time?
Indonesia Raya
| English: Great Indonesia | |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 17 August 1945 (original) 17 August 1950 (official) 7 December 1975 (by East Timor under Indonesia) |
| Relinquished | 1999 (by East Timor) |
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When was Indonesia Raya created?
28 October 1928
“Indonesia Raya” is the national anthem of Indonesia. It has been the national anthem since the proclamation of Indonesian independence on 17 August 1945. The song was introduced by its composer, Wage Rudolf Supratman, on 28 October 1928 during the Second Indonesian Youth Congress in Batavia.
Who was the composer of Indonesia Raya?
Wage Rudolf Supratman
Indonesia Raya/Composers
Since the Second Indonesian Youth Congress (held on 28 October 1928), the song “Indonesia Raya” (Great Indonesia) has been the most important song for the Indonesian people. The song, written by Wage Rudolph Supratman, was born at a time when Indonesia’s nationalist movement reached its peak.
When was the Indonesia raya song set as the national anthem?
After Japan lifted their foot from Indonesia, on August 17, 1945, Indonesia Raya song was set as the national anthem. However, until August 1948 there was no uniformity, until the Indonesia Raya committee established on November 16th, 1948 which was chaired by Ir. Soekarno with members such as Koesbini and C. Simandjuntak.
What is the National Song of Indonesia?
Indonesia Raya; the National Anthem of Indonesia Since the Second Indonesian Youth Congress (held on 28 October 1928), the song “Indonesia Raya” (Great Indonesia) has been the most important song for the Indonesian people. The song, written by Wage Rudolph Supratman, was born at a time when Indonesia’s nationalist movement reached its peak.
Why is the National Song of Indonesia Raya banned in Japan?
In the era of Japanese rule, the song of Indonesia Raya was strictly prohibited to be echoed, whereas Japan had broadcasted this song via Radio Japan to take the hearts of the people of Indonesia before. The ban was not long, after the Japanese position was unstable, the Japanese formed the National Anthem committee in 1944.
What is the history of Indonesia Raya?
In 1924 he successfully composed Indonesia Raya song, at that time he was in Bandung and at the age of 21 years. In October 1928, a Youth Congress II was held in Jakarta. The Congress gave birth to the Youth Pledge which consisted of some promises from youth people to stay united as an Indonesian.