Diorama in ‘Bajra Sandhi’ Monument

The Balinese Symbol of Struggle, the Monument known as ‘Bajra Sandhi’ (its shape is much like a ‘bajra’ = bell) was completed with a Balinese historical journey. The monument was unveiled by the President of Indonesian Republic Megawati Soekarnoputri at the same time as the Bali Arts Festival Opening, Saturday (14/6).
About 33 dioramas illustrated the journey and struggle of the Balinese. The diorama began from pre-historical age; Bali in ‘perundagian’ age (Balinese traditional architect); stupa and Sukawana epigraphy; Resi Markandia (8th Century); Sri Kesari Warmadewa (914); Gunapriya Darmapatni and her husband Dharmodayana Warmadewa (989-1011); Kahyangan Tiga Concept of Empu Kuturan (11th Century); the life of Banjar (11th Century); Subak system (9th Century); Sri Asta Sura Ratna Bumi Banten (1338); coronation of Sri Kresna Kepakisan (1347-1350); the instruction of Pura Dasar Gelgel (abad 14); Dalem Watu Renggong (1460-1550); Danghyang Nirartha (1489); The Glorious of Hindus Kings in Bali (17th –19th Century); Patih Agung I Gusti Ketut Djelantik who tear the letter from Governor General of Dutch Colonialist (1846); Jagarana war (1849); the War of Kusamba Klungkung (the death of General Michiels, 1849); the struggle of Banjar citizen (1868); Puputan Badung (20 September 1906); the preparation of Agung Wah against the Dutch (1906); Puputan Klungkung (1908); Youth organzation development in Bali (1923 – 1928); Bali under the Japanese Colonialist (1942-1945); Indonesian Proclamation spreading (1945); Indonesian Youth Commando Center (14 April 1946); Flag incident at Buleleng Harbor (27 Oktober 1946); Sea battle at Bali strait (1946); Public attack of Nica military area at Denpasar (1946); the forming of Struggle Legislative of Sunda Kecil (1946); Tanah Aron Combat (1946); Marga Combat (1946); and the last diorama; Bali enjoys Indonesian Independence.
The Chief of Balinese Struggle Monument “Bajra Sandhi’, A.A. Ngurah Netra said to Bali Travel News said, the purpose of this monument construction is to rise the soul and spirit of the Balinese struggle, as well as digging, defending, developing and conserving Bali’s culture. By then, the next generation will have the historical knowledge to step forward exploring the world that contain of obstacle and challenge.
Meanwhile, the monument expert Drs. Wayan Wirya asserted, the Bajra Sandhi was expected to become part of Bali’s tourism treasury, especially for the school and college students. (BTN/018)