Remembering Unarmed Heroes: The History of Independent Indonesia with Sharpened Bamboo

The history of Indonesia's struggle for independence was not only fought with modern weapons, but also required the fighting spirit and creativity of the people to defend their homeland. A striking example is the use of sharpened bamboo sticks as improvised weapons that played an important role in the struggle for independence. Historic context. At the beginning of the 20th century, Indonesia was still under Dutch colonialism. The Indonesian people felt the heavy burden of the colonial system that exploited natural resources and ignored their rights. This suffering became a trigger for many levels of society to unite and fight for independence. Creativity in battle. Under difficult circumstances and limited resources, Indonesians show extraordinary creativity in utilizing the environment around them. A sharpened bamboo stick, essentially an everyday tool, is transformed into a simple but effective weapon against intruders. Strong and sharp bamboo transforms into a deadly weapon. T...