EXTERNAL AFFAIR HIMATIKA ITS| 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 | EPS 5
INDONESIA CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY THROUGHOUT THE ARCHIPELAGO! Indonesia proclaimed her Independence on August 17th 1945, This year Indonesia celebrates its 74th year of the Proclamation of Independence, Every year this historic event is celebrated with numerous exciting events throughout the nation that are aimed at enhancing Unity in Diversity.
1.| The Official Ceremony at Merdeka Palace The pinnacle celebration commemorating Independence Day is held on the morning of the 17th August at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta,Facing the National Monument. The highlight will be the moment when the Declaration of Independence is read out, that was first proclaimed by Soekarno-Hatta at precisely 10am.
2.| Pitching the Flag on Indonesia’s highest Add a subheadingdkckdckncdkn peaks and In the Deep Sea In the regions, similar ceremonies are held, In addition, rock climbing communities make it a challenge to raise the Indonesian flag on the highest peaks of the numerous Indonesian volcanoes and mountains, while diving communities will dive deep underwater into pitch the huge red-and white-flags in the Indonesian seas.
3.| Towns and Villages celebrate with Joyful Competitions Meanwhile, each community in cities and villages will creatively form a committee to design competitions according to their demographics, and take in the list of participant a few days earlier. The races vary from a seemingly simple, yet technical task of putting a pencil to a bottle, to a grueling balance match on a log.
4| Eatingrace: the round kerupuk The game goes like this: rows of kerupuk will be hung upon a thread of plastic rope, usually slightly higher than the participant’s heights. Participants should race to be the first to finish eating the dangling kerupuk. The twist? Everyone’s hands are tied behind their back! It’s so much fun Watching kids compete, and jump to reach the continuously moving kerupuk to win the prize.
5| Gritrace: the pinang pole climb Last but surely not least, is the epic panjat pinang. A slender, straight and slippery pinang palm tree is the perfect pole for this race. On top of the pole, the prizes are hung to lure participants to reach and grab them.
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