Following the ceremony commemorating 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s independence at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday (8/17), a variety of culinary offerings from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) around the Presidential Palace Complex were served to the public. For MSME owners, the opportunity to participate in the celebration brought a strong sense of […]

The commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Monday (08/17) became an unforgettable moment for youth performing before President Prabowo Subianto, including the Gita Bahana Nusantara choir members and students from the People’s School (Sekolah Rakyat). Among them were Adiel Mintarja from Bali province as well as Raisya Putri […]

The commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence, held at the grounds of the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday (8/17), was not only marked by the solemnity of the flag-raising ceremony but also enlivened by vibrant musical, dance, and vocal performances that revived the spirit of nationhood and love for the homeland. The […]

The commemoration ceremony of the 81st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia was enlivened with 17 paratroopers from the Indonesian Army’s Special Forces Command (Kopassus) who performed a victory jump and artistic maneuvers. The mid-air maneuvers range from tiered jumps to the display of a massive Red and White flag, […]

Several ambassadors to Indonesia attended the commemoration ceremony for Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Monday (8/17). The occasion provided an opportunity for them to extend their congratulations to Indonesia, reflect on its 81 years of independence, and express their hopes for stronger bilateral relations. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy […]

During the ceremony of the 81st independence anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia at the Merdeka Palace grounds in Jakarta on Monday (08/17), President Prabowo Subianto asked all participants to observe a moment of silence to honor the nation’s heroes and to offer prayers for those currently affected by natural disasters in various regions across […]

President Prabowo Subianto, on Monday (08/17), led the 81st Independence Day Ceremony at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The ceremony, held under the theme “A Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia”, commenced with a report from the Ceremony Commander, Colonel Inf. Priyo Handoyo, to President Prabowo in his capacity as the Ceremony Inspector. This was followed by […]

The atmosphere of the 81st anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia began to unfold on Monday (08/17) morning. A cultural procession (kirab) moving from the National Monument (Monas) area to Merdeka Palace served as the opening act for the nation’s historic commemoration. Two items of profound historical significance were carried during the […]

The national flag-hoisting troop assigned to raise the Red-and-White flag at the 81st Indonesian Independence Day ceremony at the Merdeka Palace on Monday (08/17) has been selected. This year, the troop is known as the Sovereign Indonesia Team, comprising two formation groups: Group 8 and Group 17. Among members of Group 8 is Celina Olivia […]

In commemoration of the 81st anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day, President Prabowo Subianto Sunday (08/16) led a ceremony to pay tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes at Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta. Upon arrival at the cemetery, the President was welcomed by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, and Minister […]