National Monument (Indonesia) "Gerbang Kemerdekaan" or the Gate of Independence, open slowly while the nationalist "Padamu Negeri" song plays followed by a recording of Sukarno reading the text of the Proclamation. On the southern wall there is a large bronze gold-coated statue of the coat of arms of Indonesia weighing 3.5 tons. On the eastern side is the text of the proclamation in bronze lettering. Originally the eastern side displayed the most sacred Indonesian flag, "Sang Saka Merah Putih", originally raised on 17 August 1945. However, because it is fragile and in poor condition it is no longer displayed. The wall on the
Saka Tunggal Mosque Saka Tunggal Mosque Saka Tunggal Mosque (formally Saka Tunggal Baitussalam Mosque) is a mosque located in Cikakak, Banyumas, Central Java. Established in 1871, it is considered a Cultural Property of Indonesia. The complex is home to thousands of monkeys. Saka Tunggal Mosque was established in 1871 CE, or 1288 hijri; the latter year is inscribed on the lone pillar in the mosque. The name of the mosque is derived from this column: "saka tunggal" translates as "lone pillar". The roof of the central room is made of palm tree fibers. The mosque is held to have been established by Kyai