“One Piece Giant Mural Appears on Bekasi Wall”

Bekasi is a city located in West Java, Indonesia, known for its rapid urbanization and industrial growth. Historically, it was part of the ancient Tarumanagara Kingdom (4th–7th century) and later became an agricultural region before transforming into a key industrial and residential hub near Jakarta. Today, Bekasi is one of Indonesia’s most populous cities, blending modern development with cultural heritage.

The *Jolly Roger* is the iconic black pirate flag featuring a white skull and crossbones, historically used by pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries to intimidate their victims. The flag symbolized lawlessness and death, with variations including hourglasses or swords to convey different threats. Today, it remains a popular symbol of piracy in media and folklore.

“One Piece” is a globally popular Japanese manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda, serialized since 1997. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they search for the legendary treasure “One Piece” in a vast, fictional world. The series is deeply rooted in themes of friendship, freedom, and adventure, becoming one of the best-selling manga of all time and a significant part of modern pop culture.