Terjemahan Buletin Diorama Arsip Nasional RI

DIORAMA

History of the Nations

By Way of Introduction

A nation’s appreciation to their archives reflects a magnanimous cultural value towards historical significances. The acknowledgement of the importance of archives in creating the right spirit of nationhood and statehood should be molded and visualized into a recording of the nations’ collective memory as well as to support national accountability.

The Diorama of the Nation’s Passage in History reveals the dynamic voyage which the people of Indonesia have traveled, presented through a fusion of archives, artworks and technological gadgets. The idea o create the Diorama is motivated by the wish to elevate the role of archives as a prominent ingredient in fostering the spirit of national unity and integrity and devotion o be the fatherland, as well as to promote archives as the unifying knot for the heterogeneous nation.

The creation of archives into works of art through technological interventions has the primary objective of presenting archives to the general public in a manner that is easy and interesting. History of the Nation is very effective and educative for students, scholars, and public.

The Diorama of the Nation’s passage in History is essentially an endeavor of the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia, ANRI, to accomplish one of its missions, which is to provide the public with an access tool to make use of archives for the benefit of the government and to support development, research and scientific activities in generating the people’s welfare, according to established archival rules and principles; it is ultimately benefit the whole nation.

Hall A (Diorama History of the Nations Prologue)

Hall A provides Diorama History of the Nations Prologue. In the first part there is a plaque commemorating inauguration of the Diorama by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, DR. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on August, 13, 2009. Hall A provides general description of the Diorama through wall display and digital book, and ancient inscription of archeological remains of Indonesian empires.

Hall B (The Era of Prosperity in the Archipelago and National Heroes’ profiles)

The passage from the Era of Prosperity in the archipelago until the Era of colonialism is presented in Hall B. It is presented in murals of heroes’ struggle. In another part of the hall, there is an acrylic laser marking which displays short profiles of some national heroes. In this hall we can see a globe decorated by led lamp which illustrates struggling locations of the heroes connected by a monitor in order that visitors can operate interactively through touch screen.

Hall C (The National Awakening Era)

In Hall C visitors are transported to the atmosphere that was heavily impregnated with the actions of youth leaders from 1908 until 1928. Historic notes are presented on panels attached to the walls and columns. The original document of the Youth Pledge is one of the displayed objects. Statues of triumvirate figures and founder of Boedi Oetomo are also incuded. A floating Diorama, depicting the historic Youth Pledge and ‘Indonesia Raya’ song in two versions turn into point of interest in this Hall. Corridor connected Hall C and Hall D enclosed Diorama of 10 November 1945 battle action in Surabaya displaying the act of tearing the Dutch Flag at Oranje Hotel. Visitors are able to see a documentary film conveying the action. Before entering Hall D, visitors are induced grasp diorama of General Soedirman when escorting guerrilla war, and are also displayed one of Bung Karno’s handwriting for General Soedirman.

Hall D (The Era of Proclamation)

The moments prior to the proclamation of independence by Mrs. Fatmawati statue, sewing the Red and white National Flag and photos of Indonesian Independence preparation in wall display. It is also displayed statues and voice of the proclamation leader, Bung Karno as well as nation symbol “Garuda bird” and ended by heroic anthems through touch screen.

Hall E (The Era of Surviving and Filling up the independence)

In this episode, visitors see how the country and nation that had just obtained their freedom were several strives and revolts by several strives that threatened national unity. Internal as well as external conflicts took place during the period of 1945-1965. The hall tells not only struggles through armed resistances but also table discussions. The heroism displayed will hopefully kindle an exemplary heroic spirit to the succeeding generation. Visitors interactively witness cooperation archives resulted from discussions held in that era. The Presidents of Republic of Indonesia’s speeches from the time to time can be perceived through sounds by headphones.

In corridor connected Hall E and Hall F, there are archives in the form of wall display acrylic, containing various nation’s activities, namely Presidents of Republic of Indonesia’s inaugurations, general elections archives, and executive order of March, 11 1966 archives.

Hall F (The Era of Pertaining Integrity of the Nation and Country)  

At the beginning of Hall F, visitors are then invited to contemplate of the historic event of September 30, 1965. Visitors are induced to the atmosphere which is completely different than of the previous halls. Here, there is a kind of alley with a dramatic interior preparing the visitors psychologically before watching the horrific film on lifting up revolution heroes’ corpses who were assassinated during the abortive Communist coup from Lubang Buaya well. At the end of Hall F there are wall displays of photo panels of Presidents of Republic of Indonesia for period of 1945-2014 using “your smile my Indonesia” concept. Right next to it, there are photos of Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia from 1945-2014.

Hall G (The Era of Reformation)

Hall G presents selected events that took place during the period of 1998-2008. The room interior representing miniature of the People’s Advisory Assembly/ Indonesian Legislative Assembly building is set up by parliamentary history. Right after that visitors are invited to watch a documentary film on transformation era towards reformation. In this hall, there is amendment of 1945 Constitution in the form of wall display. The next display contains of the Pronouncement archive of President Soeharto when he decided to resign on May, 21, 1998. Visitors are also able to hear the voice of President Soeharto when he made a speech on it. Before entering Reflection Theater, visitors are tempted to see wall display panels enclosing photos of traditional houses and clothes, fully equipped by interactive computer presenting traditional dancing from 33 provinces in Indonesia.

Hall H (Reflection Theater)

At the end, visitors are invited to watch a film on struggles for independence which would hopefully inspire their conscience and motivate them to ponder that national prosperity can only be achieved through hard work and sacrifice.

Film displayed is a documentary told nation’s struggle histories from 1942 until the present time. Also there are documentaries of speeches and biography of President Soekarno.