Jakarta's Kota Tua marks Heroes Day with photos, attire, lessons
Kemensos held the Nov. 1 event at Taman Fatahillah to introduce visitors and students to the values of sacrifice and struggle.
The Heroes Day commemoration was held at Taman Fatahillah in Kota Tua, Jakarta, on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, featuring photos of national heroes, story memorabilia, a fashion show and educational activities. The event was organized by the Directorate General of Social Empowerment at the Ministry of Social Affairs to encourage visitors to learn about and preserve the values of the national heroes' struggle. As part of the program, visitors viewed photos of heroes and matched names with the faces of the figures on display. Students from Sekolah Rakyat also took part by modeling hero-themed outfits at the venue.