Book on Gorontalo's history launched in Jakarta

A new book, 'Gorontalo Takdir Pohala’a,' has been launched in Jakarta, aiming to reconnect modern society with the historical narrative of Gorontalo's development. The work chronicles the region's socio-political evolution from its ancient origins to its establishment as a province.

Author Irtja Tangahu Hadju was motivated by observations of historical traditions fading under globalization. He believes understanding the past is crucial for future direction, framing history as the bedrock of civilization. The book reconstructs the journey of Gorontalo's civilization, detailing its path from ancient phases to the formation of the "Duluwo Limo Lo Pohala’a" socio-political entity, and concluding with its provincial status post-reformasi.

"This work is not merely a descriptive historical record, but a dialogue born from two decades of diligent research (2005-2026)," stated Irtja during the book launch in South Jakarta. The event was attended by Adhyaksa Dault, who served as the Minister of Youth and Sports from 2009 to 2014 and hails from Gorontalo.