SWOT
Analysis of The Icon of Jakarta City
(National
Monument)
CHAPTER
1
Introduction
A. Background
B. Problem
Formulation
C. Aim
of the
Study
CHAPTER
II
Discussion
A. History
of The National
Monument
- Construction of National Monument
- Monument Design
- Reliefs of Indonesia History
- The National History Museum
- The Hall of Independence
- The observation deck and Flame of Independence
- Getting There
B. SWOT
Analysis of The National
Monument
CHAPTER
III Closing
A. Opinion
B. Reference
I.Introduction
A.
Background
Welcome
to Indonesia, special to visit of Jakarta, as the capital city of
Indonesia. National Monument or sometimes we called Monas, is the
icon of Jakarta City. Talking about Jakarta, it means talking about
Monas. Jakarta is not Jakarta without Monas. It is the icon of
Jakarta City. Located at the Center of Jakarta. Monas is become a
tourist area and interesting place for many people. Monas was built
in 1959. The entire building designed by Indonesia's architects
oedarsono, Frederich Silaban and Ir.Dr.Rooseno. In August 17, 1961,
Monas was official launched by The first President of Indonesia is
soekarno, and was opened to public since July 12th
1975. Monas is always crowded by many people who want to see the
beauty view of Jakarta from the top, increasing their perception of
Indonesia history, just enjoy the freshness of 80 hectares city
forest, recreation and learning history of Indonesia at the same
time, do any sport activity with their family or etc.
B.
Problem Formulation
- What is can be see by visitors if they visit to National Monument?
- How is National Monument when the writer examined using by SWOT analysis?
C.
Aim of the Study
- To find out and introducing what is contained in the inside of National Monument
- To find out and explain SWOT analysis by the writer
II.Discussion
A.
Histoty of The National Monument
- Construction of Monas.
The
construction of Monas proceeded in three stages. The first period,
from 1961/1962–1964/1965 began with the official start of
construction on 17 August 1961 with Sukarno ceremonially driving in
the first concrete pile. A total of 284 piles were used for the
foundation block. A further 360 piles were driven in for the museum
foundations, with work being completed in March 1962. The walls of
the museum in the base were completed by October. Construction of the
obelisk than commenced and was finished in August 1963. Work in the
second stage, from 1966 to 1968 was delayed by shortages of funding
and the aftermath of the 30 September movement coup
attempt. In the final phase, from 1969–1976, the dioramas for the
historical museum were added. Problems remained once construction was
complete, and work was needed to solve problems with water leaking
into the museum. Monas was officially opened to the public on 12 July
1975. The location of Monas is known as Merdeka Square.
- Monument Design
The
towering monument encapsulates the philosophy of Lingga and Yoni.
Lingga resembles analu rice pestle and
Yoni resembles a lesung rice mortar, two important traditional Indonesian tools. Lingga and Yoni also
symbolize harmony, balance, fertility and eternal life with the
lingga phallic symbol,
representing masculinity, positive elements, and daytime and the Yoni
the female organs symbol,
representing femininity, negative elements, and night. It also
resembles the bloom of the famous Amorphophallus titanium, native to Indonesia. Indeed,
fiberglass Amorphophallus and Rafflesia sculptures
are installed around the monument. The monument consists of a 117.7m
obelisk on a 45m square platform at a height of 17m, the goblet yard.
The obelisk itself is clad with Italian marble.
The
northern pond measuring 25×25 m was designed to cool water for
the air conditioning system
of Monas as well as to enhance the beauty of the surrounding area. To
the north, there is a statue of Indonesia national hero Prince Diponegoro by
Italian sculptor Cobertaldo.
- Reliefs of Indonesia History
In
the outer yard surrounding Monas there are reliefs of Indonesia history. The story begins in the northeastern corner and describes events
during eras such as the Singhasari and Majapahit empires.
The reliefs extend along the four walls showing the European
colonialization of the Indonesian archipelago, various popular local
uprisings, modern Indonesian organizations in the early 20th century,
the Japanese occupation in World War II, the Proclamation of Independence,
and post-independence developments. The reliefs were made from molded cement although several of the statues are damaged and have decayed due to weathering.
- The National History Museum
Diorama
of Indonesia history.
The
Indonesian National History Museum has a display of dioramas in
the large marble-lined hall below Monas. There are a total of 51
dioramas around the walls and in the centre of the hall. The dioramas
begins in the northeastern corner, displaying the scenes
from Indonesian history from
the beginning during the earliest days of Prehistoric Indonesia, the construction of Borobudur, the Sriwijaya and Majapahit eras,
followed with events from the period of European colonization and
uprisings against Dutch East Indies Company and Dutch East Indies rule.
The dioramas continue well into the 20th century showing the Japanese
occupation, the proclamation of Indonesian independence in 1945, the
struggle for independence of Indonesian revolution, and on to events
during the New Order era of Soeharto's regime.
- The Hall of Independence
Hall
of Independence, Gate of Independence in the left wall and Garuda Pancasila sculpted
by Sculptor Sirio Ferrion the right side.
The
Hall of Independence (Indonesia : Ruang
Kemerdekaan)
is situated inside the goblet or "cup" part of Monas
(Indonesia : Cawan).
The hall, which contains various symbols of independence, can be
reached through spiral stairs at the north and south doors. The
original text of the Proclamation of Independence is
stored in a glass case inside the Bronze golden Door designed and
sculpted in Rome by the Italian sculptor Lorenzo Ferri, casted
from the ancient Lagana's foundry in Naples. On the west side of the
inner wall. Mechanized bronze doors weigh 4 tons and are coated with
goldleaf adorned with the image of a Wijaya
Kusuma flower,
symbolizing eternity, and a lotus flower, symbolizing purity. The
doors, known as Gerbang
Kemerdekaan or
the Gate of Independence, open slowly while the nationalist Padamu
Negeri song
plays followed by a recording of Soekarno reading
the text of the Proclamation. On the southern wall there is a large
bronze gold-coated statue of the coat of arms of Indonesia sculpted
by Sirio Ferrion,
weight
3.5 tons. On the eastern side is the text of the proclamation in
bronze lettering. Originally the eastern side displayed the most
sacred Indonesian flag, Sang
Saka Merah Putih,
originally raised on 17 August 1945. However, because it is fragile
and in poor condition it is no longer displayed. The wall on the
northern side displays a map of the Indonesian archipelago coated
in gold.
There
is a middle platform on top of the cawan (goblet)
which provides visitors with views from a height of 17 metres. This
middle platform is accessible through the elevator on the way down
from the main observation deck (the lift stops on the way down at
the cawan to
allow visitors to exit) or through stairs from below.
- The observation deck and Flame of Independence
A
lift on the southern side carries visitors to the viewing platform at
a height of 115 metres above ground level. The capacity of the
elevator is about 11 people. The top platform can accommodate about
50 people. There is also a staircase for use in emergencies. The
total height of the monument is 132 metres. The distance from the
viewing platform to the tip of the flame is 17 metres. The ticket to
observation deck is Rp.7,500 (adults, mid-2012).
Monas
is topped by a 14.5 ton bronze Flame
of Independence containing the lift engine. The base of the flame, in
the shape of a goblet, is 3 metres high. The bronze flame structure
measures 14 metres in height and 6 metres in diameter, It consists of
77 sections. Originally the bronze flame structure was covered with
35 kg of gold foil.
However, during the 50th anniversary of Indonesian independence in
1995, the gold foil was recoated and increased to 50 kg gold
foil. The obelisk and flame symbolize the Indonesia people's struggle for independence.
Getting
There
The
observation desk and other facilities are open daily from 08.00-15.00
daily (except for the last Monday of each month). The entrance to
Monas is located around 100 meters away to the northern side of the
monument. Visitors enter by steps down to a tunnel which leads back
towards the base of the Monas. There is a ticket office (Rp 5,000 for
adults, mid-2014) at the end of the tunnel. Tickets allow access to
the National History Museum display of dioramas as well as several
other parts of the area. Tickets for access to the observation desk
cost another Rp 10,000 for adults (mid-2014) and may be purchased at
a second booth after passing through the hall showing the diorama
display.
It
is best to go early, preferably arriving before 08.00am, and proceed
directly to the lift to the observation tower. The lift has a
capacity of perhaps 160 people per hour so long queues build up
quickly. The other parts of the monument, including the dioramas in
the hall below the Monas, can be viewed later.
B.SWOT
Analysis of National Monument
Strength :
- National Monument can be used as a tourism object containing historic value.
- Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Jakarta City from the center of Jakarta, at the top of Monas.
- Easy transportation to get there.
- Strategic place. Because monas located in the Central of Jakarta.
- Ticket Price its to affordable.
- Etc
Weakness :
- Lack of awareness of visitors in terms of cleanliness.
- Lack of arrangement where the traders are getting increasingly.
- Lack of security tight, so sometimes frequent undesirable.
- Monas only have 1 lift. It makes long queue if much of visitor's come. Especially in the weekend or red-letter day.
- Etc
Opportunity :
- The potential of monas is very great, because Monas is an interesting place which keeps big history relating to the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
- Favorite place for the tourist, from local or international tourists.
- If a lot of tourists come to Indonesia, it will automatically increase foreign exchange for our country.
- Etc
Threat :
- Beggars, buskers, became on e of the triggers threat of destruction of Monas's view.
- Rogue traders also a threat to the beauty of Monas's park.
- Etc
CHAPTER
III
To
commemorate and mark the greatness of the nation's struggle for
independence of Indonesia known as the Revolution of August 17, 1945
as well as to arouse patriotism of young generation now and in the
future, then in the wake up a warning sign the form of the monument
which is named National Monument.
So,
in this case the government should be more set that Monas is a
tourist attractions should always maintained cleanliness and the
beauty, more facilities note that visitors feel comfortable,
awareness of visitors also greatly affect, hold events that
historically valuable but attractively packaged so that foster public
interest to th history. And it will make Monas as a place of tourism
comfortable visited by local or international tourists.
Brochure, Pamflet all about national Monument.
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