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Caption: SAKERA [Pasuruan Hero]
and a theatrical play to tribute him
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Caption: Sakera is the symbol of Pasuruan resistance against the Dutch colonialism.
Its happened around 18th century
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Caption: After a long fight againts the Dutch, finally he was captured and executed by them. He was buried in Bekacak, Bangil
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Caption: Today, we can see that near of his graveyard there is a statue which built by Pasuruan government to tribute and remember him.
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Caption: In 2017, SangSuropati told this story to people by a theatrical play and i was part of it. Start from the next picture, i will tell you one version of Sakera's story.
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Caption: The History of Sakera Around 18th century, there was a sugar factory in Bangil. It was a dutch factory which had many local worker and Sakera was one of them. Because of his hardwork, Sakera was choosed by the Dutch to be the overseer of local worker
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Caption: In the beginning everthing seemed to be normal. Unfortunately, when the dutch wanted to expand their sugar cane fields, many people felt angry because the dutch forced them to sell their land with cheapest price. Then when they tried to refuse it, The dutch will kill them or burn their house.
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Caption: Day by day many people became frustrated and told Sakera about the Dutch crimes
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Caption: In the next day, Sakera met 2 "meener" in order to discuss the problem and condition of the people . However, they ignored Sakera's request and became so arrogant. Suddenly, Sakera became angry.
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Caption: Suddenly, Sakera pulled out his clurit and tried to kill one of the Dutch people. Then, the other ''Meener'' begged of his mercy. Sakera agreed because they promised to approve all of his request. In fact, it was a liar. After that incident, Sakera became the Dutch fugitive
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Caption: Being fooled by the Dutch, Sakera took an oath that he would kill them all. Then, he went to his house to gave his last good bye to his wife, Marlena. He said that he would comeback someday when he finished his revenge and He asked his friend who named Brodin to keep his wife from the Dutch
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Caption: A month after it, a Dutch people suddenly come to the Marlena's house. He asked if she wanted to be his wife
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Caption: Marlena rejected his proposal because she was waiting for Sakera
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Caption: In the other place, Sakera met the Dutch people again. But this time, he completed his revenge but he could not ho home.
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Caption: After a few years Keeping Marlena, Brodin began to love her.
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Caption: She got angry because of it but somehow they loved each other later.
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Caption: in her deepest heart, actually Marlena still waiting for Sakera.
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Caption: One day, Sakera finally made a way to come home but he was so surprised because he looekd Marlena was cheating with Brodin. After that, Sakera killed Brodin.
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Caption: He regreted his decission and went to kyai Giri to repent his sin.
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Caption: This is a video about the theatrical "Marlena, Moksa Selaksa Rindu"
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Caption: Finally, it is an honor to be part of them.
This is a tribute for our hero, Sakera.