National Flag-Hoisting Troop Alumni Brings National Flag to Nusantara Capital
Today, history is made as national flag-hoisting troop alumni brought the Red-and-White flag from the National Monument in Jakarta to Nusantara Capital (IKN) on Saturday (08/10) for the ceremony commemorating Indonesia’s 79th independence anniversary.
Kachina Ozora, Keyla Purnama, Lilly Wenda, and Naila Sinapoy were among the troops tasked with carrying the flag.
Kachina, who comes from Central Kalimantan province, expressed the emotional thrill she felt while bringing the flag.
“I feel very proud and grateful for being a part of the transfer and delivery of the Red-and-White flag from the National Monument to Nusantara,” she said, adding that the task was not a mere symbolic procession but also a real commitment of the young generation to making a brighter, stronger, and more united future for Indonesia.
Kachina enthusiastically underwent a three-week intensive practice. From walking up and down the stairs to carrying the flag tray with great care, she did everything with one purpose: bringing the national flag to Nusantara with honor and dignity.
Echoing a similar sentiment, Keyla Purnama from South Sumatra province stated that it was the peak of her journey as a retired national flag-hoisting troop while expressing her gratitude for being chosen to participate in the event.
According to Keyla, the task is an honor and a responsibility to ensure that the heroes’ spirit stays alive within the soul of Indonesia’s young generation. The practices in Cibubur and the National Monument served as physical and mental preparation for performing the historic task.
Lilly Wenda from Papua Pegunungan province also felt a deep sense of pride. Last year, she was responsible for carrying the flag tray at Merdeka Palace. Her current task was bringing the flag from the National Monument to Nusantara.
“I feel very happy and proud of being the first to bring the flag to Nusantara,” she said, adding that it is proof that Papuan youth is equal to those from other regions of Indonesia.
Naila Sinapoy from Banten expressed a similar sentiment. “This is historic, and I am very proud of being a part of history,” she said.
According to Naila, this is not merely an annual rite but also a step toward the future in the new capital. In her every step, she brought prayers and hopes that Indonesia will keep moving forward and that the young generation will bring the nation to the peak of prosperity.
The four women reflect the spirit of Indonesia’s youth, who remember history and actively participate in creating new history. In their hands, the national flag is not only a symbol of the country but also a symbol of determination, hard work, and endless love for the nation and the state.
With confident steps, Kachina, Keyla, Lilly, and Naila brought the flag and proclamation manuscript from Jakarta to Nusantara. The journey not only brought them from one place to another but also brought the nation of Indonesia to a brighter future. (BPMI Presidential Secretariat/AIT) (DH/MUR)
