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" | |
|---|---|
| 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
- Jalan Silang Merdeka Tenggara umbul-umbul.JPG
Independence day pennant flags known locally as umbul-umbul.
- PENGIBARAN SANG MERAH PUTIH.jpg
A flag hoisting ceremony held in the city hall of South Tangerang City on the 17th of August to commemorate independence day
- Pengibaran Bendera Merah Putih, Peringatan Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Indonesia.jpg
A flag hoisting ceremony held in a school in Indonesia commemorating the Independence Day
- AR Iwansyah Ketua DPRD Kota Banjarbaru.jpg
The independence day commemoration ceremony taking place at Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan
- Gapura 17 Agustus Rawasari.jpg
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 -Hut RI ke 73 Tahun-.jpg
Panjat Pinang, a popular independence day game in Indonesia
- Lomba 17-an 02.jpg
Other community competitions are also organized such as this flag race for children
- Lomba 17-an 01.jpg
Children participating in a competition
- Independence Day carnival Bantul.jpg
Independence parade carnival in Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta
- Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia Ke-60.webp
Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia Ke-60
