The Story of Soekarno and the Staff of the First President of Indonesia
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"Is this wand as powerful as the indian chief?" Said Fidel Castro, commenting on the commanding stick that Bung Karno often brought. Hearing Bung Karno just laughed. Then Castro asked for Soekarno's cap to wear, and handed him his green (hat) hat. Brand swapping accessories. "The pet I use when attacking Havana and drop Batista," Castro said how loyal pet is.
Thus, Bung Karno has three command sticks that complement his makeup as the country's leader. He had three sticks for three different moments: met general, went abroad, and made a speech. He said if in a hurry, he will bring the stick of his speech.
What is that stick for? Soekarno himself claimed it was just a mere accessories. "It's just the usual wood I use as part of my appearance as the leader of a great country," Sukarno told Cindy Adams, his biographer.
Bung Karno's stick is made of Pucang Kalak wood. Actually, pucang tree is a lot, but Pucang Kalak only exist in Ponorogo. One night Sukarno was approached by someone carrying a woodbine. He said the beam he cut with his own hands. "This is to confront the Generals," said the giver. Then Bung Karno asked a Jogjakarta sen to turn it into a command.
In Indonesia's political treasury, "ageman" or so-called talisman grip, it is common. An object the owner believes can usually carry charisma, strength, or even special help. The same thing we often find in traditional folklore-regardless of the truth of the 'power' of the thing itself.
Just like Soekarno, General Sumitro, the main character in rivalry with Ali Moertopo during the Malari event of 1974. Before the outbreak of Malari, Sumitro was approached by a young man dressed up. He handed a keris to Sumitro, "To win the pack," he said.
Suharto again. Some say that the source of Soeharto's power is at Bu Tien, and some even say that Pak Harto's ageman is his wife's 'conde'. Talk to Pak Harto, apart from that, he is indeed 'magic'. He is known as a recluse, a high psychicist. He often meditated in kungkum meeting two streams times in Jakarta while being a push-pull with Soekarno in 1965-1967.
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