Ganjar Becomes the First Presidential Candidate to Visit Banda Neira: a Historically Rich Nutmeg Producing Area, the Place of Exile for Bung Hatta and Syahrir

Ganjar Becomes the First Presidential Candidate to Banda Neira: A Historical Nutmeg Producer, a Place of Exile for Bung Hatta and Syahrir

Dream - Ganjar Pranowo became the first presidential candidate to campaign in Banda Neira, one of the islands in the Banda Islands, Maluku. Banda Neira is known for its historical value and beautiful natural scenery. Some historical buildings even still stand strong amidst the beautiful nature of Banda Neira.

Ganjar Becomes the First Presidential Candidate to Visit Banda Neira: a Historically Rich Nutmeg Producing Area, the Place of Exile for Bung Hatta and Syahrir

One of the places visited by Ganjar is Belgica Fortress. This pentagonal-shaped fortress is one of those built during the Dutch colonial era.

"Belgica Fortress, sir, in order to monopolize Nutmeg, the Netherlands had to build 8 fortresses. In Europe at that time, if someone was wealthy but did not have nutmeg, they were not considered rich,"

a man explained to Ganjar.

There is an underground passage used as a logistics entry route and an escape route connected to the port and other fortresses. Although the underground entrance still exists, the passage has been closed due to an earthquake disaster.

Not only that, in the fortress there is also a courtroom, cannons, and a prison. From that fortress, Ganjar enjoys the view of the sea and the beauty of Mount Banda Api depicted on the one thousand rupiah bill.

"The Belgica Fortress in Banda Neira, Maluku, is one of many pieces of evidence of how, in order to exploit our wealth, outsiders went crazy and even established defense forces,"
write Ganjar in the caption of his post.

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"Not only that, Ganjar also appeared to visit Bung Syahrir's exile house. He expressed gratitude for being able to enjoy the beauty of nature and being warmly welcomed by the residents of Banda Neira."

"The bench and whiteboard bear witness to the story of Bung Hatta and Bung Syahrir during their exile on the island of Banda Neira. So, visiting here is a means for me to absorb their spirits. The spirit of struggle in developing the human soul, providing access to education as wide as possible for all Indonesian people."
write Ganjar.

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When traveling around, Ganjar met school children who wanted to shake hands with him. He also greeted and served residents who wanted to take photos with him. "You are one of the presidential candidates, the first to come to Bada, may you succeed," said one resident.

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Ganjar Becomes the First Presidential Candidate to Banda Neira: A Historical Nutmeg Producer, a Place of Exile for Bung Hatta and Syahrir

"Belgica Fortress, sir, in order to monopolize Nutmeg, the Netherlands had to build 8 fortresses. In Europe at that time, if someone was wealthy but did not have nutmeg, they were not considered rich,"

"The Belgica Fortress in Banda Neira, Maluku, is one of many pieces of evidence of how, in order to exploit our wealth, outsiders went crazy and even established defense forces,"write Ganjar in the caption of his post.

"The Belgica Fortress in Banda Neira, Maluku, is one of many pieces of evidence of how, in order to exploit our wealth, outsiders went crazy and even established defense forces,"
write Ganjar in the caption of his post.