Indonesian nationalism

This period of nationalist development under colonial rule is often called the Indonesian National Awakening.

[2] Prince Diponegoro has been considered a forerunner to the Indonesian nationalist movement, owing to his opposition to Dutch colonial rule in the 19th century.

[3] As Indonesia is multiethnic, Indonesian nationalism does not consist of advocacy for a single ethnic group.

Budi Oetomo, which was formed earlier, was an "elite" organization so that it did not contribute to fostering nationalism throughout society.

The first nationalist movement in Indonesia was recorded back to the first half of the 20th century, during that time many native Indonesians of the Dutch East Indies began to develop consciousness as one nation.