MONAS

National Monument ( MONAS )

 National Monument or popularly abbreviated or Tugu Monas is a monument as high as 132 meters (433 feet). Form of memorial that one is very unique, is the cornerstone obeliks marble yoni phallus-shaped fertility symbol based on Hindu culture. Construction of this monument began on August 17, 1961 under the orders of President Soekarno, and was opened to the public on July 12, 1975. The monument is crowned with flames of gold-coated sheet which symbolizes the spirit of struggle burning.

 
Towering of Monas and symbolizes the phallus (pestle or anatan), while the court of the cup symbolizes the yoni (barn). Phallus and yoni is a reflection of fertility symbol based on Hindu culture. Both symbolize fertility symbol embodiment homeland Indonesia. All Alu and the barn is a traditional household items found at home of Indonesia's population. pestle and mortar (rice pounder) is also a manifestation of fertility and prosperity of the nation of Indonesia.