Potret Diri H. V. Worang

by Ch. A. Rondononuwu

This is a biography of late Minahasan hero, Hein Victor Worang. Born on March 12th 1919 in Tontalete, Minahasa, He went to war as Indonesian soldier to be free from the Colonial Dutch, after the war he became one of the Indonesian Army Generals, then North Sulawesi's Governor for 11 year and then as Inspektur Jenderal Pembangunan, working side by side with former Indonesian President, Soeharto.

He had incredible passion to build his homeland, Minahasa, so when he was the Governor of North Sulawesi, he built almost the first of everything. First sport facility, many roads, schools, churches, trading/shopping facility. He built and maintained good relationships between people, region, country and not to forget, he also had great concern to the ancient Minahasan customs. He restored all the precious ancient customs, Pinawetengan, Waruga and many more. Even though he wanted Minahasa to develop well, he didn't want the Minahasan to forget their roots, their history and where they're from.

And this book, is a closer look to get to know Hein Victor Worang.

297 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1977

Reviews

[Amarantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very poetic biography, very 70s. Nevertheless I enjoyed it very much. It was like he's still alive and live next door. --- oh just ignore me, this is a a rather unobjective review, since I linked to this person very closely.