Prabowo inaugurates revamped Pancasila Sanctity Museum

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto visited the Pancasila Sanctity Museum in Jakarta on Thursday after attending the Pancasila Sanctity Day ceremony, before inaugurating the museum following its renovation.

Prabowo, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and the speakers of the MPR, DPR and DPD toured the museum, viewing photos and dioramas depicting the 1965 September 30 Movement.

Prabowo also viewed a map depicting Indonesian military operations to retake Madiun from Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) forces in 1948.

Culture Minister Fadli Zon explained exhibits to Prabowo during the tour of the museum, which was revitalized by the Culture Ministry.

After the tour, Prabowo inaugurated the museum, formerly known as the PKI Betrayal Museum.

"By the grace of God Almighty, I, Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, hereby inaugurate the renovation of the Pancasila Sanctity Museum," he said.

Prabowo had earlier visited Lubang Buaya, where the bodies of seven Revolutionary Heroes were found following the 1965 September 30 Movement.

He stopped to pray at the Lubang Buaya well, where the bodies of the Revolutionary Heroes who died during the movement were found.

After visiting the well, Prabowo went to the guest tent and greeted invited guests, including representatives of several friendly countries.

He also spoke with students attending the event.

The 2026 Pancasila Sanctity Day ceremony carries the theme, "Pancasila, Uniting the Nation Towards a Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia."

Indonesia commemorates Pancasila Sanctity Day every Oct. 1 in connection with the Sept. 30, 1965 events and to honor the Heroes of the Revolution who died during the incident.

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Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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