Asep Kambali (July 16, 1980) from Cianjur is an Indonesian historian who is concerned with the field of Indonesia History of Colonial Era.[1] 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).[2] 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.[3]

Asep Kambali
Born (1980-07-16) July 16, 1980 (age 44)
NationalityIndonesian
CitizenshipIndonesia
Alma materJakarta State University
Paramadina University
AwardsIndonesia Achievement Award 2008
Scientific career
FieldsIndonesia History
History of Colonial Era
History of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)
InstitutionsIndonesia Historia Community

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.[4]

Awards

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  • Indonesia Achievement Award (Indonesia Berprestasi Award) organized by XL Axiata, 2008.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Asep Kambali on a Crusade to Make History Relevant". Jakarta Globe. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
  2. ^ "Fire razes Indonesian maritime museum, burning down valuable historical collections". www.xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
  3. ^ "Photo Contest Attracts Visitors Museum Event". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2014-11-10.
  4. ^ "Faces of Jakarta: Asep Kambali, President of Asep Community". Jakarta Globe. Retrieved 2017-05-02.
  5. ^ "Indonesia Berprestasi Award 2008 Tunjuk 5 Juara". Detik.Com. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  6. ^ "XL Beri Penghargaan Pemenang "Indonesia Berprestasi 2008"". Antara News. 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
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