Complete History of Indonesian Scouts: Early History of Scouts

Complete History of Indonesian Scouts: Early History of World Scouts and Scout Jamborees – How did the history of Scouting in Indonesia form in the beginning?, On this occasion About Knowledge.co.id will discuss it and of course the things that also surround it. Let's look at the discussion in the article below to better understand it.

The Complete History of Indonesian Scouts: The Early History of World Scouts and the Scout Jamboree

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Scouting or known internationally as Scouting is a movement that targets or supports young people physically, mentally and physically. spiritual development, that they as young people may play a constructive role in society, with a focus on outdoor and survival skills life.

Today there are more than 40 million young and adult scouts, men and women, in more than 200 countries and territories. Pramuka is an abbreviation of Praja Muda Karana, which means young people who like to work. In the international world, Scouting is referred to as 'Scouting' (Boy Scout).

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Early History of World Scouts

The history of the founding of scouts in the world, including Indonesia, cannot be separated from the figure of Lord Baden Powell. He was born on February 22, 1857 with the name Robert Stephenson Smyth. All the history of the founding of this scouting movement began with 21 youths and a trial camp in 1907 in the form of a campsite on Brownsea Island, England.

The camp was a success which its organizer, Lord Baden Powell, attested to that the method The training he uses can attract young people and is really useful for training young people that.

In January 1908 Lord Baden Powell's first book entitled "Scouting for Boys" was published. The book was an immediate success and has since sold over 100,000 copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time.

Initially, Baden Powell only intended to provide a method for training boys, something that youth organizations could adopt. But it turns out that the theory was immediately started by young people by organizing themselves to become the forerunner of the world scouting movement, called Boys Scout.

In 1912 with the help of Baden Powell's younger sister, Agnes, a women's scouting organization was founded under the name Girls Guides and then continued by Baden Powell's wife. In 1916, a group of scouts were established under the name CUB, which means wolf cub, based on the book "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling for their activities.

In 1918 Rover Scout was formed for scouts who were 17 years old. Then in 1920 the first World Jamboree was held at Olympia Hall, London. Invitations were given to scouts from 27 countries and that's when Baden Powell was appointed as Mr. Pandu Sedunia or Chief Scout of The World.

Then an International Council with 9 members was formed and also the establishment of a Secretariat Bureau in London, England. The World Bureau for Boy Scouts has five representative offices, including in Costa Rica, Egypt, the Philippines, Switzerland and Nigeria. Meanwhile, the women's bureau has five head offices in the form of a secretariat in London, regional offices in Latin America, Arabia, Asia Pacific and Europe.

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History of Indonesian Scouts

The history of Scouting in Indonesia began with ups and downs in organizational activities, because Indonesia was still in the colonial period. So that Indonesia is known as the three Scout periods. Namely the Scout Movement during the Dutch Scout Period, the Scout Movement during the Japanese Scouting Period and the Indonesian Movement after Indonesia's Independence.

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History of Scouts during the Dutch Colonial Period

This scouting movement was brought by the Dutch to Indonesia during the colonial period. Founded by the Dutch under the name Nederland Indische Padvinders Vereeniging or NIPV. In Indonesian it is known as the Dutch East Indies Scout Association.

Several figures considered this organization to be able to shape the character of the people who were still colonized at that time. So several other organizations were also founded.

Then after the Youth Pledge, the awareness of the Indonesian people is increasing. Until several scouting organizations joined. In 1930, Pandu Pemuda Sumatra (PPS) was formed. In 1931 the Indonesian Scout Association was formed.

Then in 1936 it changed its name to the Central Board of Indonesian Scout Brotherhood (BPPKI). BPPKI conducts PERKINO (Indonesian Oemoem Scout Camp) activities. This camp became the forerunner to the implementation of the Jamboree activities until now.

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History of Scouts during the Japanese Colonial Period

During the Japanese colonial period, the Scout movement continued to survive. However, during the 2nd World War, the Japanese army attacked the Netherlands. So that many Indonesian scouting figures were drawn into Keibondan, PETA and Seinendan. Which is an organization formed by Japan that is used to support the Japanese army.

Even Japan also banned the establishment of Indonesian people's parties and organizations. Not only that, Japan considers the scouting movement a dangerous organization because it can increase the spirit of unity and integrity of the Indonesian people.

However, this did not dampen the spirit of Indonesian scouting to carry out PERKINO II in the struggle for Indonesian independence to expel the Japanese troops.

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History of the Scouts of the Age of Independence

Not long after Indonesia's independence, namely on December 28, 1945, the Indonesian People's Scout Organization was founded in the city of Solo. This organization is designated as a scouting forum where Indonesian scouting members can take shelter.

In 1961, there were about 100 scouting organizations in Indonesia which were divided into 3 federations of organizations. Namely, the Indonesian Women's Scout Association, the Indonesian Scout Association and the Indonesian Women's Scout Association.

Then on August 14, 1961, the Scout Movement was officially introduced to the Indonesian people. Therefore, Scout Day is celebrated every August 14.

With the history of Scouting that has been explained, we as part of Indonesia are expected to be more appreciative of scouting organizations anywhere. Because the organization can indeed shape the character of each person and provide experience.

Scout Jamboree

Jamboree is a scout raising meeting in the form of a large camp organized by the Scout Movement Quarter from the lowest level to the national level. Even in the world, similar activities are held which are commonly called the World Scout Jamboree.

The Jamboree in the world flourished when it was held in 1920 in England. Since then, 23 World Jamborees have been held until now. In Indonesia it is known as the National Jamboree (Jamnas).

This term was pinned at a meeting of Indonesian scout raising groups in the form of a large camp organized by the National Quarter (Kwarnas). The National Jamboree is held every 5 years with participants from all regencies and cities throughout Indonesia.

So far, the National Jamboree has been held 10 times. The following is a complete list of Jamnas that have been implemented:

• 1973 1st National Jamboree: Situ Baru, Jakarta
• 1977 2nd National Jamboree: Sibolangit, North Sumatra
• 1981 3rd National Jamboree: Cibubur, Jakarta
• 1986 4th National Jamboree: Cibubur, Jakarta
• 1991 5th National Jamboree: Cibubur, Jakarta
• 1996 6th National Jamboree: Cibubur, Jakarta
• 7th National Jamboree 2001: Baturaden Central Java
• 8th National Jamboree 2006: Jatinangor, West Java
• 9th National Jamboree 2011: Teluk Gelam Lake Ogan Ilir South Sumatra
• 10th National Jamboree 2016: Cibubur, Jakarta.

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