Independence Day (Indonesia)
Independence Day is a national holiday in Indonesia. It is celebrated every 17 August. It commemorates the declaration of Indonesian independence on 17 August 1945.
| Independence Day of Indonesia Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia "HUT RI" | |
|---|---|
 The annual independence day national flag hoisting ceremony held in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta | |
| Official name | Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia (shortened HUT RI) |
| Observed by | Indonesians |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Marks the proclamation of independence of Indonesia |
| Date | 17 August |
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Independence Day (Indonesia) Media
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Independence day pennant flags known locally as umbul-umbul.
A flag hoisting ceremony held in the city hall of South Tangerang City on the 17th of August to commemorate independence day
A flag hoisting ceremony held in a school in Indonesia commemorating the Independence Day
The independence day commemoration ceremony taking place at Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan
The Gapura is an archway of an entrance to a residential area in Indonesia. Members of the community usually decorate it to welcome and celebrate the proclamation of Indonesian Independence
Panjat Pinang, a popular independence day game in Indonesia
Other community competitions are also organized such as this flag race for children
Children participating in a competition
Independence parade carnival in Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta
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