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Indonesia celebrates 81st Independence Day with national ceremonies

Indonesia celebrated its 81st Independence Day with various ceremonies and activities across the nation. At the Istana Merdeka in Jakarta, President Prabowo Subianto led the flag lowering ceremony, where he expressed appreciation for the orderly proceedings and personally received the national flag.

In various regions, celebrations included local parades, cultural performances, and community events. In Sleman, thousands gathered for ceremonies featuring traditional attire, while in other areas, local governments organized competitions and festivities to foster national spirit. The 81st anniversary was marked by a specific Paskibraka formation of the number 81, symbolizing the nation's age.

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Ahmad Luthfi · Aspirasi · Bekasi Regency · DPRD West Java · Dedi Mulyadi · Gojek · Indonesia · Istana Merdeka · Jawa Barat · Jawa Tengah · Kementerian Sekretariat Negara · Kris Dayanti

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Prabowo administration has delivered socioeconomic progress in Indonesia. en.antaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Egypt was the first country to recognize Indonesia's independence in 1945. en.antaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan-Indonesia relations have evolved from friendship into brotherhood. en.antaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Netherlands views Indonesia as a partner and a friend. en.antaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A local competition in Ponorogo awarded vegetables and tofu as prizes to participants.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Karina Icha stated that women must have dedication and responsibility to build the nation.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Karina Icha urged the younger generation not to be easily provoked by others or other countries.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cipondok independence ceremony included visiting hero graves and placing bamboo spears at gravesites.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents of Kampung Cipondok held a joint prayer for victims of the earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government postponed fireworks displays during Malam Merdeka celebrations as an act of empathy for earthquake victims in East Nusa Tenggara.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Central Java reported a 5.80% economic growth in the first semester of 2026.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The labor union Aspirasi called for the government to address mass layoffs and ensure independence includes job security and fair wages.

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