Djaka Budi Utama: A Legacy of Indonesian Youth and Nationalism
Djaka Budi Utama, often simply called Budi Utama, was a pivotal youth organization in the early 20th century Indonesian national awakening. Founded in Yogyakarta on May 20, 1908, by students of the STOVIA (School tot Opleiding van Indische Artsen, or School for the Training of Native Doctors), it played a crucial role in shaping the intellectual and political landscape of the era. Dr. Wahidin Soedirohoesodo, a retired Javanese doctor, is widely considered the inspiration behind its establishment, though it was primarily Ernest Douwes Dekker who solidified the organization’s foundation and objectives.
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