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4,500 to join Independence Day Run in Jakarta
As many as 4,500 people will join the Independence Day Run to observe the 68 Independence Day of Indonesia on Aug
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strong>As many as 4,500 people will join the Independence Day Run toobserve the 68 Independence Day of Indonesia on Aug. 25 in Jakarta, an official says.
The running competitions will be divided into two categories, the 17 and Eight kilometers. The event was organized by the State Palace in collaboration with the Indonesian Military, the National Police, related ministerial offices and companies.
The 17 and eight represents the day and the month of Indonesia independence, which falls on August 17.
'Previously, Independence Day events were always being held at the Palace complex. But this year we open it for the public [at the National Monument 'Monas' square compound in Central Jakarta]. Anyone can join it,' the head of the committee Brig. Gen. Toto Rianto of the Jakarta Military Command said in a press statement as quoted by Tribunnews.com on Thursday.
