Indonesian Independence Day
By: Emma Kwee
August 17 is Indonesia’s biggest day of the year: Independence day. This day marks the celebration of Indonesia’s independence from the Dutch.
On Friday 10:00 AM, August 17, 1945 the official proclamation was made to the world by first president Sukarno and Hatta (only to be denied by the Dutch, who soon returned to ‘restore order’). It took 4 more years to defeat the Dutch. Read more about Indonesia’s struggle to independence in this wonderful piece written in 2010 by Ed Caffin ‘Merdeka, 66 Years of Indonesian Independence.
August 17th is a joyous occasion for all Indonesians. The nation is decorated in red and white and festivals, parades, games and entertainment will get everybody out on the streets.
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