We all know that November is the penultimate month of the year, but did you know that November is also known as the month of heroes? On November 10th, we commemorate Heroes' Day. The reason why November 10th is commemorated as Heroes' Day is the great battle that took place in Surabaya between the Suroboyo arek-arek and the NICA soldiers who were accompanied by the Dutch. The famous national heroes of this event are Bung Tomo, KH. Hasyim Asy'ari, and KH. Wahab Hasbullah.
A famous expression states that, a great nation is a nation that honors its heroes. Thus, we as a nation living in Indonesia today need to maintain our country's sovereignty and make ourselves heroes of our own country. However, how can we do this? It sounds difficult but there are some small things we can do :
1. Go Green
Did you know that Indonesia is the largest contributor of household waste in the world? By reducing the use of plastic and saving energy, we can make a big contribution to the survival of the next generation.
2. Maintain Harmony with Neighbors
The simplest thing in citizenship is to maintain harmony with neighbors and people around us. This can provide positive energy for the country.
3. Learn wherever and whenever
Learning is not only for those who have higher education. You need to believe that the learning process can be obtained and applied anywhere and anytime.
4. Go Healthy
Reduce air pollution by walking or cycling to your destination. Besides being able to nourish the body, walking or cycling can reduce pollution that can cause diseases.
These are things that are often considered trivial for some people, but in fact they can make ourselves heroes in our own country by providing positive energy for the country.
Supporting source: http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hari_Pahlawan_%28Indonesia%29
