This relief portrays the daily life in Bali, with a central focus on President Sukarno standing and holding a boy amidst a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by people engaged in their activities. It seems as though the President is symbolically expressing hope for Indonesia’s future.

Unfortunately, the relief remained incomplete due to the events of the 30 September 1965 Movement in Jakarta, leaving the planned outline of the relief inlay visible around it. Following the incident, representatives of the New Order government demanded the removal of the President’s image to continue funding the project, but Harijadi refused. Consequently, the funding was halted, and Harijadi continued the work at his own expense.

This relief, made from the finest andesite stone, stands as an important witness to the journey of the Indonesian nation and the resilience of its people.