The FIFA+ platform released a documentary video about 8 cities in Indonesia that have fanatic supporters and their football culture. One of them is Surabaya with "Bonek" as the name for its supporters. The documentary video begins with a snippet of Bung Tomo's speech during the November 10, 1945 War. The film then discusses "Bonek" starting from its culture, characteristics, and journey.
Dr. Iqbal in this video explains that Bonek is actually a cultural term, not attached to the identity of football supporters. The term is indeed a cultural heritage that has been around for a long time. The legacy is in the form of a work ethic and a spirit that must really be shown to have strong determination. According to Dr. Iqbal, Bonek still uses local identity and wisdom regarding its name and song compared to other supporters who follow Europe.
Author : Pelangi Sinatrya
Editor : Nur Zahrun
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