Tugu Pahlawan Tak Dikenal, Memorial statue in Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Tugu Pahlawan Tak Dikenal is a work of art in Bukittinggi featuring a statue of a young man holding a small wooden stick, positioned above circular dragon ornaments within a round garden setting. The design integrates the figure with decorative elements to create a cohesive composition.
The work of art was constructed in 1971, replacing an earlier liberation monument from 1959 that commemorated the central army's victory over the Revolutionary Government of Indonesia. This marked a significant shift in how the city chose to commemorate events.
The inscriptions on the monument feature Mohammad Yamin's poetry, expressing sacrifice and eternal remembrance through images of clouds and ocean foam. Visitors can encounter these literary messages while walking around the circular garden space.
The monument stands across from Bung Hatta Monument Park and sits just meters from the Jam Gadang clock tower, positioning it centrally for city exploration. This central location allows visitors to explore multiple sites during a single visit.
The statue originally held a flag, but after being struck by lightning, it was redesigned to hold a wooden stick instead. This change shows how natural events shaped the artwork's form over time.
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