Megawati Attends Bung Karno Month Closing Ceremony in Bali

Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri, also the chairwoman of the PDI Perjuangan party, attended the closing ceremony of Bung Karno Month 2026 in Sanur, Bali, on June 28. Her presence signified the end of a series of events held throughout June to honor the legacy of Sukarno, Indonesia's first president. Megawati was accompanied by her son, M. Prananda Prabowo, and his wife, Nancy Prananda, to a warm reception of applause and shouts of "Merdeka" (Freedom) from thousands of party cadres and guests.

The closing ceremony in Bali concluded the month-long commemorations, which began in early June in Lebak, Banten, with a speech by PDI Perjuangan Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto. Throughout Bung Karno Month, various cultural activities, exhibitions, and reflections on Sukarno's struggle were organized. Hasto emphasized that the commemoration was not merely an annual ceremony but a moment to revive the spirit of Pancasila, Indonesia's state ideology.

Hasto stated that Pancasila should not only be the nation's ideology but also instrumental in building a new world order. He explained that the diverse activities, including photo exhibitions and cultural events, aimed to remind party members of their historical roots and the values inherited from Sukarno. The PDI Perjuangan uses these cultural and political education activities to promote Pancasila's values among the public.