Linggarjati

Linggarjati Village is a small village located in one area of Kuningan regency, West Java. Practical small village is known by almost all Indonesian people and the world, at the time of execution Linggajati, on 10-13 November 1946. This agreement is regarded as a very important agreement, because it is closely linked to the existence of the Government of Indonesia in the eyes of the world at that time, both de facto and de jure stake.


Like a river, is one of Linggarjati springs flowing river, so water continues to flow downstream and eventually empties into the sea forming a vast ocean with all its natural wealth. Likewise with Linggarjati, is a very important part of the travel history of the Indonesian nation, which until now could become a free and sovereign nation.

Among the main content Linggarjati approval are: 

1. Dutch de facto recognition to the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, including Sumatra, Java and Madura, 
2. of the Republic of Indonesia and the Netherlands will work together in shaping the country United States of Indonesia, in which one state is Republic of Indonesia; 
3. United States of Indonesia and the Netherlands will form the Union of Indonesia - the Netherlands with Dutch Queen as its chairman.

Events that took place 59 years ago, still could be witnessed through the existing relics in Building Linggarjati, once used as one of cultural heritage buildings by the Government in accordance with UU.No.5 1992. Linggarjati own village located at Block Wage, Village Three, Village Cipaku, district Cilimus Kuningan regency, West Java. The village is situated at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level, where most residents livelihood as farmers. South of this village bordering Linggasana Village, in the east with Linggamekar Village, bordering the north of the village of Linga Beautiful and the west by Mount Ciremai. To reach this location is not too difficult, because the smooth asphalt road access, so easily accessible by private or public transport. From the direction of Cirebon approximately 25 km, while from the direction of Brass approximately 17 km.

Cool air and the peace we will feel when it began to enter the court building Linggarjati. Ancient and majestic buildings surrounded by beautiful garden, with a less crowded atmosphere, an atmosphere heightened appreciation Linggarjati. Size Linggarjati complex approximately 2.4 hectares, where a third of the area is a building that is used for negotiations.

The building itself was built by a Dutch citizen, as a resting place, which was then chosen as the place of negotiation and finally submitted to the Government of Indonesia as one of the Indonesian government cultural heritage buildings. Although the form of an old building, but the overall cleanliness of the building was visible once awake. There are 14 people who help care for this building, including 7 of the Civil Servants (Civil Servants), and the rest are temporary employees.

This building consists of several rooms, ie living room, living room, bedroom, bathroom and a back room. The living room is used as a space for informal meetings and lobbying. living room is the main room, where the agreement Linggarjati implemented. It turns out the chair position occupied by members of the negotiation is still the same like when negotiations take place. among the participants of these negotiations is, the Indonesian delegation consists of: 1.Sutan Sjahrir, 2.Mr.Soesanto Tirtoprodjo, 3.Dr.AKGani, 4.Mr.Muhammad Roem. Dutch delegation consisted of: 1.Prof.Ir. Schermerhorn, 2.Mr.Van Poll, 3.Dr.F.DeBoer, 4.Dr.Van Mook. And as the minutes were; 1.Dr.J.Leimena, 2.Dr.Soedarsono 3.Mr.Amir Sjarifuddin, 3.Mr.Ali Budiardjo. Bedrooms are adjacent to the negotiating room is a bed used by the delegations of Indonesia and the Netherlands during the course of negotiations.

Not far from the Museum Linggarjati, available as well as complement the natural attractions Linggarjati museum tour. The place consists of landscaped gardens with shady trees and equipped with various other facilities. Like swimming pools, artificial lakes, which then we can cross the lake by boat and rubber are also available cabins lodging for visitors who want to stay in place.