Former President Soeharto's childhood home located in Bantu, Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), has an interesting story and history. As the place where the second President of Indonesia spent his childhood, this house not only holds personal memories, but also keeps traces of Indonesian history.
Not just a place to live, this house is also a silent witness to Soeharto's life journey before he became an important figure in Indonesian history. The simple and natural structure of a traditional Javanese house makes it look humble even though it holds such great historical wealth.
One of the most unique things about the house is the presence of a magical well that the locals believe never dries up, even in the long dry season. The existence of this well adds to the mystical appeal and at the same time arouses the curiosity of many who visit.
Tourists who come often associate the well with various mystical stories and local beliefs, adding to the magical aura of this historic place.
"This is the childhood home of our second president, Mr. Soeharto," said Bang Brew TV, Saturday (5/10).
Now, Soeharto's childhood home is used as a museum that can be visited by the public. Visitors can not only see the condition of the house directly, but also various relics that store the story of Soeharto's life journey.
The following are 11 portraits of Soeharto's childhood home, as summarized by brilio.net from the Bang Brew TV YouTube channel, Saturday (5/10).
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Before entering Soeharto's childhood home, at the front of the house there is a diorama depicting young Soeharto riding a buffalo.
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Entering the inside, there is a pavilion that is used to educate visitors.
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In the photo below is the original building of Soeharto's house, the remaining foundation. Now rebuilt into a pendapa.
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Moving to the side of Soeharto's house, there is a well that is said to never dry up, even during the dry season. It is known that the well has a depth of 5 meters.
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Then in another corner there is a building standing, estimated to still be used by Soeharto's relatives as a residence.
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Before entering the diorama room from the front there is a photo of the General and his family.
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Entering the diorama, there are a number of historical photos from when Soeharto served as president.
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Of the many photos, there is one that attracts attention, namely Soeharto posting a moment with Nasution.
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Another interesting photo is Soeharto's interaction with one of the elementary school students who asked a unique question. In the video clip, the elementary school student asked about the number of presidents and related it to Indonesia with its wide demographic.
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Moving on to another diorama, there is a photo that may be heartbreaking, namely a photo of the fallen heroes of the revolution.
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There are also dioramas depicting several events related to Indonesian history.