Sukarno's exile
1934 to 1938.
The simple house where Sukarno, Indonesia's founder and first president, lived in exile imposed by the Dutch authorities from 1934 to 1938 with his wife and family, far from Java and his political activity. It is an important stop in the history of Indonesian independence. The house is now a small museum keeping Sukarno's furniture, personal belongings, photographs and plays he wrote and staged with Ende's people in exile. Nearby is the reflection garden, with the breadfruit tree under which Sukarno is said to have sat in thought, drawing ideas for Pancasila, the five principles that became the foundation of the Indonesian state. The ticket is a token fee; the museum is small, needs half an hour, and labels are mostly in Indonesian. It is a stop for history lovers in Ende before heading to Kelimutu; combine it with the reflection garden and Sukarno statue nearby.
1934 to 1938.
Pancasila's origin.
Furniture and photos.
Jalan Perwira, central Ende
The five principles of the Indonesian state: belief in one God, humanity, unity, democracy through deliberation and social justice.