IndoNEWSian – Surabaya | To mark the beginning of Bulan Bung Karno and commemorate the birth of Pancasila, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Surabaya branch held a solemn flag-raising ceremony on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
The event, attended by members of the DPC leadership and the PDIP faction of the Surabaya City Council (DPRD), took place with reverence and patriotic spirit. The ceremony was led by the Acting Chairman of the Surabaya PDIP DPC, Yordan M. Batara Goa, who delivered a powerful address emphasizing the ideological roots of the nation and the essential values of unity and justice.
“In our national calendar, there are only two official days designated as national holidays—Independence Day on August 17th, and Pancasila Day on June 1st,” said Yordan in his speech. “If August 17th marks the birth of the Republic, then June 1st signifies the soul that keeps the Republic alive—Pancasila.”
This year, Bung Karno Month is carried out under the theme “Setialah Kepada Sumbermu” (Stay True to Your Source). The sub-theme, “Our Strength Must Always Come from the People, from the Fire of Their Spirit,” was highlighted throughout the ceremony and served as a central message in Yordan’s speech.
“Without Pancasila, Indonesia may have been born, but it might not have survived. It is Pancasila that unites us,” Yordan asserted. “Let us pause from our daily routines to remember the essence of Pancasila. Not just as five principles—but as the vision for a just, educated, and prosperous nation.”
He further explained that the fifth principle of Pancasila, Social Justice for All Indonesian People, should guide all party actions. “When we conduct meetings, discussions, or even small talks, our focus must be on how to bring prosperity to all citizens, especially in Surabaya. Every branch, every sub-branch, every party structure should echo this spirit,” he said.
Yordan also reminded party members that joining a political party—especially PDIP—is not a hobby, nor a means for personal gain. “If our only reason for being here is to ask ‘what’s in it for me,’ then we have missed the point entirely. Being part of the party means being committed to the people’s welfare above all else,” he added.
He acknowledged the struggles and bureaucratic challenges that often come with political work but encouraged all members to remain resolute. “This is the romance of the struggle. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes we don’t. But our mission remains the same: to ensure that no citizen is left behind.”
The flag ceremony served as a reflective moment for the party, urging all cadres to internalize Bung Karno’s teachings and to continue working for the welfare and unity of Indonesia through the enduring fire of the people’s spirit. (@/red)
