Images: RI celebrates Independence Day with joy, fun and games.
Let's dance: Students from Catholic High School 1, wearing traditional dresses, perform a local dance called Sanggu Alu as part of Independence Day celebrations at Waemokel village, East Manggarai regency, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday.(JP/Markus Makur)" height="341" border="0" width="512">Let's dance: Students from Catholic High School 1, wearing traditional dresses, perform a local dance called Sanggu Alu as part of Independence Day celebrations at Waemokel village, East Manggarai regency, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday.(JP/Markus Makur) From Aceh to Papua and Malang to Manado, millions of people on Wednesday were soaked in patriotic fervor to celebrate the 71st anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
Across the country, even at sea, children, adults and the elderly attended flag-hoisting ceremonies in the morning and later participated in various traditional games, which were filled with fun more than competition.
Kites were flown and richly decorated boats set sail in many places of the archipelago.
There were enthralling dance performances by students and professional dancers in villages, towns and cities.
Children were joyful for the whole day, participating in numerous activities.
Indonesia proclaimed its independence on Aug. 17, 1945 and fiercely defended its freedom from the Dutch colonial masters.
We may have differences in terms of race, religion, ethnicity and language, but when it comes to national unity, we all are one nation.
Even after 71 years of independence, millions of people still face problems of poverty, unemployment, poor health or education and a lack of infrastructure.
Putting aside their differences and difficulties, both poor and rich came together to celebrate Independence Day.
Every one of us loves our country and is ready to defend it and give our best for the motherland. That spirit was clearly reflected in this year's Independence Day celebrations.
Long live Indonesia!
Let's dance: Students from Catholic High School 1, wearing traditional dresses, perform a local dance called Sanggu Alu as part of Independence Day celebrations at Waemokel village, East Manggarai regency, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday.(JP/Markus Makur)
From Aceh to Papua and Malang to Manado, millions of people on Wednesday were soaked in patriotic fervor to celebrate the 71st anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
Across the country, even at sea, children, adults and the elderly attended flag-hoisting ceremonies in the morning and later participated in various traditional games, which were filled with fun more than competition.
Kites were flown and richly decorated boats set sail in many places of the archipelago.
There were enthralling dance performances by students and professional dancers in villages, towns and cities.
Children were joyful for the whole day, participating in numerous activities.
Indonesia proclaimed its independence on Aug. 17, 1945 and fiercely defended its freedom from the Dutch colonial masters.
We may have differences in terms of race, religion, ethnicity and language, but when it comes to national unity, we all are one nation.
Even after 71 years of independence, millions of people still face problems of poverty, unemployment, poor health or education and a lack of infrastructure.
Putting aside their differences and difficulties, both poor and rich came together to celebrate Independence Day.
Every one of us loves our country and is ready to defend it and give our best for the motherland. That spirit was clearly reflected in this year's Independence Day celebrations.
Long live Indonesia!
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