The history of the catfish statue Bekasi

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Bekasi used to have an iconic statue called “Patung Lele and Kecapi”which was put strategic in intersection of Bekasi station, Bekasi biggest mosque, and Public Hospital of Bekasi. This statue was built under development of regent Moch. Djamhari, 1995. Catfish and Kecapi are two resources that known properly in this city.  In addition of an icon, this statue used to be use as an easy direction for strangers who didn’t know much about Bekasi station and another public places in Bekasi.

Unfortunately, the statue itself only stood for at least seven years. Bekasi people didn’t really agree about the catfish and kecapi as an icon. As we know, catfish formerly known as greedy fish yet cheap. So was kecapi. The citizens won’t feel their city as a cheap one.

The people frequently asked for the statue destruction but the government was like never really wanna hear the rumor. Getting disappointed of refusal, finally the citizens destructed it after morning ceremony in April 24th, 2002. Until right now, Bekasi was having no more icon. Now the catfish transform into a big clock.