The Youth Pledge (Indonesian: Sumpah Pemuda), was a declaration made on 28 October 1928 by young Indonesian nationalists in The Second Youth Congress (Indonesian: Kongres Pemuda Kedua). They proclaimed three ideals, one motherland, one nation and one language.
The nationalist sentiment resonated beyond political parties .The first Indonesian youth congress was held in Batavia, capital of the then-Dutch East Indiesin 1926. It produced no formal decisions but did promote the idea of a united Indonesia.
Because first indonesian youth congress wasnt achieve complete decision. In October 1928, the second Indonesian youth congress was held at three different locations. In the first session, the hope was expressed that the congress would inspire the feeling of unity. The second session saw discussions about educational issues. In the third and final session, held at Jalan Kramat Raya No, 106, on October 28 participants heard the future Indonesian national anthem Indonesia Raya byWage Rudolf Supratman.
The congress closed with a reading of the youth pledge by Mr Sunario in last day of congres and handwritting by Mr Moh. Yamin. Therefore Youth Pledge contain fighting spirit of indonesia young generation in that time to carry on the struggle and fill the independence with positive thing.It was a landmark event in the country’s history and also is considered the founding moment. Those are legacies that we have to keep on going
The pledge
In Indonesian, with the original spelling, the pledge reads :
In English:
Congres of Youth Indonesia :
Congres of Youth Member
- Chairman: Sugondo Djojopuspito (PPPI)
- Vice Chairman: R.M. Joko Marsaid (Jong Java)
- Secretary: Muhammad Yamin (Jong Soematranen Bond)
- Treasurer: Amir Sjarifudin (Jong Bataks Bond)
- Aide I: Johan Mohammad Cai (Jong Islamieten Bond)
- Aide II: R. Katjasoengkana (Pemoeda Indonesia)
- Aide III: R.C.I. Sendoek (Jong Celebes)
- Aide IV: Johannes Leimena (Jong Ambon)
- Aide V: Mohammad Rochjani Su'ud (Pemoeda Kaoem Betawi)
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