Bandung City Hall stages historical performance for National Awakening Day 2026

Bandung City Office of National Unity and Politics (Bakesbangpol) employees portray Dutch soldiers during a theatrical reenactment at City Hall in Bandung, West Java, Wednesday (May 20, 2026). The performance, depicting the rise of Indonesia’s national consciousness to unite and fight colonial rule, was held to commemorate National Awakening Day. ANTARA FOTO/Raisan Al Farisi/agr/M052

Bandung City Office of National Unity and Politics (Bakesbangpol) employees portray Dutch soldiers during a theatrical reenactment at City Hall in Bandung, West Java, Wednesday (May 20, 2026). The performance, depicting the rise of Indonesia’s national consciousness to unite and fight colonial rule, was held to commemorate National Awakening Day. ANTARA FOTO/Raisan Al Farisi/agr/M052

Bandung City Office of National Unity and Politics (Bakesbangpol) employees tear a Dutch flag during a theatrical reenactment at City Hall in Bandung, West Java, Wednesday (May 20, 2026). The performance, portraying the rise of Indonesia’s national consciousness to unite and fight colonial rule, was staged to commemorate National Awakening Day. ANTARA FOTO/Raisan Al Farisi/agr/M052