5–7 Minutes Version —
With Pauses, Gestures & Delivery Tips
Opening
Slow pace, calm tone
“We all know that in today’s world, many young people are slowly forgetting the struggles of
Indonesia’s heroes.”
→ Small pause, soft shake of head.
“If we ask high school students who typed the Proclamation manuscript…”
→ Slight eyebrow raise, small hand gesture (open palm).
“…many would be unable to answer.”
→ Pause.
“And that… honestly, is disappointing.”
→ Say “disappointing” with a gentle drop in tone.
Introduction
“Hello everyone,”
→ Warm smile, small bow.
“I stand here as part of Indonesia’s future generation…
an ordinary high school girl from an ordinary school.”
→ Hand on chest, humble tone.
“My name is Allena, and I come from the City of Heroes: Surabaya.”
→ Slightly stronger tone, small proud smile.
Globalization Section
“Globalization is a change we cannot stop.”
→ Open both hands slowly.
“It brings countless benefits…”
→ Count softly on fingers.
“But… many young people drift away from our history.”
→ Tone softens, one hand moves outward as if losing something.
Surabaya & Tugu Pahlawan
“Ladies and gentlemen, Surabaya is a city filled with memories of courage.”
→ Look slightly left and right, like looking at a city.
“And among those stories… one place stands above the rest.”
→ Pause.
“A monument that reminds every generation to never give up.”
→ Lift chin slightly.
“Tugu Pahlawan.”
→ Clear, firm tone.
Historical Storytelling (the battle)
Here, she should use a storyteller voice, slightly slower, emotional.
“After independence was declared…
the Dutch refused to accept it.”
→ Shake head slightly.
“Surabaya fought back.”
→ Stronger tone.
“Young people, workers, religious leaders, soldiers…”
→ Count on fingers.
“On November 10th 1945…”
→ Pause, look at audience.
“…Surabaya fought with extraordinary courage.”
→ Slow, strong delivery.
“Many heroes fell…”
→ Soft tone, look down briefly.
“…but their sacrifices ignited the spirit of heroism across Indonesia.”
→ Lift head again, inspiring tone.
Fun Fact Section
“And here’s a fun fact.”
→ Small smile, lean slightly forward.
“It is shaped… like an upside-down nail.”
→ Gesture downward.
“Symbolizing that heroism is not about pointing upward seeking glory…”
→ Hand goes up.
“…but about strengthening the nation from its roots.”
→ Hand moves downward to heart.
Main Question (emotional peak)
“Now comes the real question…”
→ Slow down, lean forward slightly.
“If our heroes were willing to give their lives for this country…
why are so many young people forgetting them today?”
→ Open both palms.
Pause 2 seconds.
Call to Action
“No one is asking us to go to war.”
→ Hand wave side-to-side (no).
“We only need to continue their spirit…
through simple actions.”
→ Speak slowly here.
“Studying seriously…”
→ One finger up.
“Helping others…”
→ Second finger.
“Achieving something meaningful…”
→ Third finger.
Strong Ending
“If someone asks…
‘Who will defend this country when the heroes are gone?’”
→ Look around the room, slowly.
“I want to say proudly:”
→ Hand on chest.
“We will. The young generation of Indonesia.”
→ Strong, clear, steady voice.
Final Quote
“A great nation is a nation that respects the services of its heroes.”
→ Say it slowly, clearly, with slight upward glance.
“Let’s not only say it — but live it.”
→ Small forward step, confident tone.
“Thank you.”
→ Smile, small bow.
3-Minute Version — With Pauses, Gestures &
Delivery Tips
Opening
“Many young people today are slowly forgetting the struggles of Indonesia's heroes.”
→ Pause, slight shake of head.
“Ask who typed the Proclamation manuscript… many can’t answer.”
→ Raise eyebrows.
“And that is disappointing.”
→ Soft tone.
Introduction
“Hello everyone,”
→ Smile.
“My name is Allena, an ordinary high school girl from Surabaya — the City of Heroes.”
→ Proud tone on “City of Heroes.”
Globalization
“Globalization brings progress…
But it also distances us from our history.”
→ One hand up for positive, one hand out for negative.
Tugu Pahlawan Story
“One place reminds us of our heroes: Tugu Pahlawan.”
→ Gesture outward.
She tells the history briefly, with strong, steady tone:
“After independence, the Dutch tried to return.
Surabaya refused.
On November 10th, the people fought bravely…
and many sacrificed their lives.”
→ Slow, meaningful tone.
Fun Fact
“It’s shaped like an upside-down nail…”
→ Point downward.
“…showing that heroism means strengthening the nation from its roots.”
→ Hand on heart.
Main Message
“So I ask you:”
→ Lean forward slightly.
“If the heroes were willing to die for Indonesia…
why are some of us forgetting them today?”
→ Pause.
Call to Action
“We don’t need to go to war.”
→ Soft tone.
“We only need to continue their spirit —
by learning, helping others, achieving something good,
and protecting our country’s reputation.”
→ Count gently on fingers.
Powerful Closing
“If someone asks, ‘Who will defend this country when the heroes are gone?’”
→ Look around the room.
“I will answer proudly:
We will. The young generation of Indonesia.”
→ Strong final tone.
“A great nation is a nation that respects the services of its heroes.”
“Let’s not only say it — but live it.”
→ Step slightly forward.
“Thank you.”
→ Smile and bow.