17 August Special Day: Know About Indonesia’s independence day

Indonesia’s Independence Day is a national holiday in Indonesia. The anniversary of Indonesia’s declaration of independence was on 17 August 1945. It was made a national holiday in 1946 by government decree.

Celebrations and festivities are held throughout the country to celebrate this national day, including flag hoisting ceremonies held across the country and Indonesian diplomatic establishments abroad, and local community competitions with patriotic and cultural parades.

Discounts are offered by participating shopping centers or businesses. On the last Friday before August 16 or August 17, the President of Indonesia addresses the nation at the People’s Consultative Assembly.

On 17 August at 10:00 West Indonesian time, all Indonesian national television stations broadcast the National Independence Day celebrations live from Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. Prior to that day, cities and regencies throughout Indonesia hold flag-hoisting ceremonies at their respective city halls.

Streets, public spaces, and public transport are filled with nationalist and patriotic decorations and art dominates throughout the month of August, with the red and white color symbolizing Indonesia’s national flag.

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History

Indonesia remained under Dutch colonial rule for more than 300 years until a group of nationalists declared its independence on August 17, 1945. The struggle for the independence and liberation of Indonesia was not easy. It took four long years of agitation and diplomacy before Queen Juliana of the Netherlands formally granted Indonesia its independence.

Throughout Indonesia, preparations for the national holiday begin about three weeks before the actual date. The buildings have distinctive red and white banners and dazzling decorations. The malls wear the national red and white colors and offer special Independence Day sales and discounts.

17 August: Independence Day Image

There are red and white stripes around the presidential palace, various government offices, and housing complexes. The word ‘Dirgahayu RI – meaning ‘Long live Indonesia!’ – Can be seen around cities and towns across the country.

The Constitution of Indonesia recommends every Indonesian fly the national flag in front of homes, office buildings, schools, and public institutions throughout the country on Independence Day. Even Indonesian diplomatic offices abroad are requested to hoist the national flag on August 17 to mark the national holiday.

The natives of Indonesia also decorate the streets and alleys with ‘umbul-umbul’ (flags with red and white flags) and banners to celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day. On August 17 at 7 a.m. local time, cities and regencies across Indonesia hoist the national flag in a ceremony held in their respective city halls. Later, all Indonesian national television stations broadcast the National Independence Day celebrations live from Rashtrapati Bhavan in Jakarta.

A military procession follows, and the Indonesian National Orchestra performs an orchestral and musical performance of patriotic and traditional songs. The flag hoisting ceremony also takes place around 5 pm. local time. Indonesians celebrate Independence Day with festivities such as cultural performances, music shows, singing competitions, cooking competitions, and markets.

Other National Day traditions also include the ‘krupuk’ (Indonesian firecrackers) and ‘panjat pinang’ competitions, where people attempt to climb to the top of the grease-covered areca palm trunk for prizes that are hung on the top.

flag hoisting ceremony

On the morning of August 17, to celebrate Independence Day, the national flag hoisting ceremony takes place at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, which is hosted by the President of Indonesia with the Vice President to re-enact the Declaration of Independence declared by President Sukarno in 1945.

Held at 10.00 hrs. It is broadcast nationwide by state and private television and radio stations and is broadcast live on YouTube by the Secretariat of State and several Indonesian television networks.

National level On 17 August

From 09.00 a.m. western Indonesian time, the National Independence Day celebrations are broadcast live nationally at Merdeka Palace. The ceremony is attended by cultural figures including ambassadors and foreign defense envoys, former Indonesian presidents and vice presidents, ministers along with other government officials, prominent state figures, artists and celebrities, veterans, and other selected invitees from the general public. ,

The ceremony begins when the three armies and the Police Guard of Honor enter the palace courtyard around 9.30 to the tune of a military band. The Guard of Honor is conferred by the Headquarters Battalions of the National Armed Forces, made up of all military policemen and women, with the Headquarters Detachment of the National Police.

As the President and Vice President enter the palace, the Ceremony Commander (Komandan Upakara), usually a colonel, leads the parade in a general salute to the President, followed by exactly 10:00 am to commemorate the Declaration of Independence. Is. The 7th Field Artillery Battalion of the Indonesian Army with a 17-gun salute from the National Monument (MONAS).

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Then, this is followed by the reading of the Proclamation of Independence by the Speaker of the People’s Representative Council, a moment of silence known as the Mengeningkan Cipta, to remember those who have fallen in duty, and then the minister. There is a national prayer read by. religious matters.

After the national prayer, the main event of the ceremony takes place as a national flag-hoisting contingent carries out a drill to raise the national flag with precision and discipline in the main palace. marches in the courtyard. As they enter the campus, the national flag is presented to a colorful company of students, and they later march to the flag hoisting ceremony to raise the national flag which is then accompanied by the national anthem, Indonesia Raya.

After the unfurling of the national flag, a fly-past is conducted by the Indonesian Air Force just above Merdeka Palace followed by an orchestral and musical performance by the Indonesian National Orchestra Geeta Bahana Nusantara presents Indonesian patriotic and traditional songs. The ceremony then ends with a general salute to the President and the honor guards exit the palace courtyard at noon.

At 5 p.m. western Indonesian time, the ceremony of lowering the national flag takes place at Merdeka Palace, hosted by the President and Vice President of Indonesia.

The ceremony is usually preceded by marching bands, with music and traditional dance performances usually broadcast live from 4 pm onwards. The lowering of the flag is done by another group of the National Flag Raising Team and the national flag is returned to the President after unfurling in the palace courtyard.

Regional level

On August 17, ceremonies for the raising and lowering of the national flag are also held in every city and regency throughout the country, with the local mayor or regent as the guest of honor, and provincial governors. As the guest of honor.

The flag hoisting ceremony takes place earlier in the morning, at 7 a.m. local time for the regional level before the national level at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The flag hoisting ceremony is held at around 5 pm local time.

International level On 17 August

On August 17, Indonesian embassies and diplomatic offices around the world hold the flag hoisting ceremony (in the afternoon) at local time (in the morning).

After the flag-hoisting ceremony, Indonesian embassies abroad usually organize some festivals, including cultural performances, music shows, singing competitions, competitions, and tent markets; Selling Indonesian foods, handicrafts, souvenirs, and various products.

During the event, markets and festivals usually invite Indonesian expatriates and foreign Indonesian culture enthusiasts.

Independence Day Activities (17 August)

watch live broadcast
Live broadcasts include flag hoisting, marching bands, gun salutes, prayers, and other attractions. You can catch the sights and sounds through local television channels or stream them live on YouTube.

join in the fun
If you’re ever in Indonesia during this national festival, you can take part in the festivities by watching colorful cultural parades, local dances, and marching bands. You can also try the local foods and give a refreshing, nutritious treat to your taste buds.

sponsor program
You can also sponsor Independence Day events such as picnics and games for local people and their families. You can also pay for kids’ day-outs or sponsor neighborhood activities near you.

Facts About Indonesia

world’s largest archipelago
Indonesia comprises more than 17,000 islands, making it the largest archipelago in the world.

Home of the world’s largest (and most smelling) flower
‘Rafflesia Arnoldia’ – nicknamed ‘corpse flower’ because of its pungent smell – is the world’s largest flower found here.

world’s largest gold mine
The Grasberg mine in West Papua, Indonesia, is the world’s largest gold deposit, and the second largest copper deposit.

a flag similar to Monaco
The only difference between the flags of Indonesia and Monaco is that the flag of Indonesia is slightly wider, and they use a different shade of red.

Home for different languages
While Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of the country of Indonesia, more than 700 other languages and dialects are spoken throughout the Indonesian archipelago.

Timeline

5000 BC
in the beginning
Austrians migrate from the Philippines to Indonesia.

1945
Indonesia is free
Nationalists Sukarno and Hatta declared Indonesia’s independence from the Netherlands.

1949
a node from the Netherlands
The Netherlands accepts Indonesia’s independence under pressure from the United Nations.

2010
a growing economy
Indonesia has emerged as the third strongest economy in the world after China and India.

2019
First simultaneous presidential and legislative elections
More than 192 million Indonesians registered to vote for the president and legislators in April.

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