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Made in Tebing Tinggi

The achievement comes first. The name follows.

The city can also be read through people who carried education, art, sport, and film to wider stages.

An illustration of the RM Deblot Sundoro monument in a city park, with its bust and stepped pedestal.
An interpretation of the RM Deblot Sundoro monument
An editorial illustrated diptych of Soekarno M. Noer in monochrome and Tino Sidin drawing.
Editorial illustration · Soekarno M. Noer and Tino Sidin
An editorial diptych with Ansyari Lubis on the left and Bene Dion on the right, divided by a charcoal line.
Ansyari Lubis and Bene Dion · a diptych from two separate sources

Education & resistance

RM Deblot Sundoro

The Taman Siswa leader killed in the events of 13 December 1945; his statue stands in City Park.

Arts & education

Soekarno M. Noer · Tino Sidin

A three-time Citra-winning actor and TVRI drawing teacher remembered across generations.

Sport & film

Ansyari Lubis · Bene Dion

From national football to Missing Home, Indonesia's submission to the 2023 Oscars (not an Oscar nominee).

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