Hari Kesaktian Pancasila

The election of June 1 as the day of the Pancasila is inseparable from the history behind it. That is where the Dokuritsu Junbi Cosakai or the Indonesian Independence Preparation Efforts Investigation Board (BPUPKI) officially held its first session on May 29-June 1. In the BPUPKI session, a number of figures delivered their speeches regarding the formulation of the basic principles of the state. These figures are Mohammad Yamin, Soepomo, and Soekarno. Right on June 1, 1945, Soekarno introduced 5 precepts consisting of Indonesian Nationality, Internationalism or Humanity, Consensus or Democracy, Social Welfare, and God Almighty.

To perfect the idea, BPUPKI then formed a Committee of Nine to provide details on the formulation of Pancasila as the basis of the state. The nine people included Ir. Soekarno, Drs. Mohammad Hatta, Mr. A. A. Maramis, Mr. Muhammad Yamin, Achmad Soebardjo, Abikoesno Tjokrosoejoso, Abdul Kahar Muzakkar, H. Agus Salim, and K.H Abdul Wahid Hasyim. After several meetings, finally at the PPKI session on August 18, 1945 it was decided that Pancasila became the State Foundation. Then based on Presidential Decree Number 24 of 2016, June 1 was established as the birthday of Pancasila and became a national holiday. 
 

To commemorate Pancasila Day, there are several traditions that can be done. One of them is by participating or holding a competition in the educational environment. Examples of Pancasila day competition ideas are speech competitions, quiz competitions, mading competitions, poetry making competitions, fashion competitions with the theme of nationalism, and many more. 

Another tradition on Pancasila Day is to attend the carnival organized by various regions. Such as Kirab Pancasila held at the HI Roundabout in Jakarta, Grebeg Pancasila in Blitar, Kirab Pancasila in Yogyakarta, Theater 'Conversation of Heaven and Earth in Bali, and many more. In addition, you can also watch movies with the theme of struggle and work together to clean the house or complex area. It is hoped that by participating in the above traditions, people can be actively involved and apply the values of Pancasila in social life.

In addition to competitions and attending carnivals, Pancasila Day is also synonymous with historical tourism which aims to revive and remember the spirit of the struggle of the heroes.

Some museum tourist destinations or historical buildings that can be visited to commemorate Pancasila Day are Pancasila Building located in Central Jakarta. This building was originally the Volksraad Building (the place for the trial of the House of Representatives) which was inaugurated by the Dutch East Indies government in 1918. 

Remembering the moment of the birth of Pancasila cannot escape the city of Ende, Flores NTT. This city is known as the city of Pancasila because Ir. Soekarno formulated Pancasila during his exile by the Dutch government. The exile house is located on Jalan Perwira Kotaraja, North Ende, NTT.  Next, you can visit the Pancasila Sakti Monument located in Lubang Buaya, East Jakarta. This monument is a reminder of the events of the September 30 Movement (G30S) carried out by the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). The Pancasila Sakti Monument has two parts, indoor and outdoor. 

Another option, during the Pancasila holiday you can visit an arcade or theme park or even a salon to maximize the day off. Usually there will be many promos on Pancasila Day that allow you to get cheaper prices.