President Prabowo Witnesses Record-breaking Event in Aceh
President Prabowo Subianto Wednesday (11/11) witnessed the unfurling of a 24-kilometer-long Red and White Indonesian flag in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh province to break the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI) record in commemoration of Heroes’ Day. This MURI record-breaking event serves as a momentum to strengthen the spirit of patriotism, nationalism, and mutual cooperation in commemorating the heroic values of Indonesian national heroes.
The flag was unfurled horizontally, stretching across a 24 km path, running from the front of Cut Nyak Dhien Airport to the Islamic Heritage Complex and Baitul A’la Grand Mosque (Jade Mosque). The route carries distinct significance, where the starting point represents an entry gateway to Nagan Raya Regency and the final destination serves as a symbol of the region’s religious and educational tourism development center.
Along the way to Baitul A’la Grand Mosque, President Prabowo greeted residents from his car, including participants of the record-breaking event. The public enthusiastically welcomed the President, offering greetings and showing patriotic spirit during the Heroes’ Day event.
In his remarks, President Prabowo expressed his appreciation for the event. He went on to say that the record-breaking event is a proud milestone and a world record, which embodies the public’s unity, nationalism, and patriotism.
“I think this is a world record. This record is being set right here in Aceh. Perhaps another regency in another part of Indonesia will later want to attempt 24.5 kilometers. Thank you for your enthusiasm. I can feel the warmth and support. Actually, whenever I visit, I also feel sorry for those who have to stand for a long time waiting for me,” President Prabowo said in his remarks at the inauguration ceremony of Baitul A’la Grand Mosque.
For the record, the event involved approximately 13,200 participants including 12,000 core participants and 1,200 backup volunteers. The involvement of thousands of participants from various segments of society reflects a strong spirit of unity and public participation in commemorating Heroes Day. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RAS/AW)
