Keeping the spirit

Men participate in areca tree-climbing competition, a popular game played to celebrate Independence Day, on Tuesday night in North Square, Yogyakarta. Despite being held late in the evening due to the Ramadan fasting month, many merrily participated in the game. Across the country, celebrations of Indonesia’s 65th Independence Day appeared less festive than usual, as most of the population were fasting. Antara/Noveradika