Kalibata National Heroes Memorial Park
September 5, 2022

On the second day of his State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid his respects before the Heroes Monument in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kalibata National Heroes Memorial Park in Jakarta on September 5, 2022.

Built in 1953, the Kalibata National Heroes Memorial Park is the final resting place of Indonesia’s national figures which include the country’s founding fathers, freedom fighters, revolutionary leaders, high government officials, ranking military officers, national artists and scientists. The Heroes Monument is situated about 200 meters from the cemetery.

First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos joined the President during the solemn ceremonial event.

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