Asep Kambali (July 16, 1980) from
Cianjur
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is an
Indonesian
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historian who is concerned with the field of Indonesia History of Colonial Era. Asep is known as a "traveling history teacher", an activist in preserving history and culture, also as a founder of
Komunitas Historia Indonesia (Indonesia Historia Community). According to him, his and his community's goal is to remind younger generations in Indonesia to love their country through understanding of Indonesia's traces of history and culture.
Asep is known to be highly dedicated in his field. Asep stated in the past that "A great nation is the one that can appreciate its history. The reason why this nation is never great is because we refuse to appreciate history”
Asep also co-founded
Paguyuban Asep Dunia (World Asep Community). A community of people named Asep.
Awards
* Indonesia Achievement Award (Indonesia Berprestasi Award) organized by
XL Axiata, 2008.
References
External links
Jakarta Globe: Asep Kambali on a Crusade to Make History Relevant*
ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92C1q315oDo Channel News Asia: Jakarta Governor Plans Revival of The Queen of The EastStraits Times: Sukarno Film Reeling Controversy*
ttp://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-reacts-to-act-of-killing-academy-nomination/ Jakarta Globe: Indonesia Reacts to 'Act of Killing' Academy NominationBrilio: Faces of Jakarta Asep Kambali, President of Asep Community*
Metro TV, Kick Andy: Asep Kambali*
Kompas: Asep dan Propaganda Sejarah
The Jakarta Globe: My Jakarta, Asep Kambali*
Official website of Indonesia Historia Community
1980 births
21st-century Indonesian historians
People from Jakarta
Living people
Sundanese people
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