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View all search resultsAnniversary: People urged to keep cheering up spirit of nationalism
The celebrations of Indonesia's Independence Day this year may be void of open-air cheerfulness, but the festivities should nevertheless continue to serve as a reminder about the need to foster kinship and a spirit of patriotism.
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he celebrations of Indonesia's Independence Day this year may be void of open-air cheerfulness, but the festivities should nevertheless continue to serve as a reminder about the need to foster kinship and a spirit of patriotism, state defense experts say.
A group of youths at a residential complex in Depok, West Java, went door to door to raise funds for the organization of an anniversary celebration.
They had on them a bunch of documents describing the planned event, including background information on its organization and budgeting and a list of planned activities.
“After being colonized for a long time, finally, on 17 August 1945, the people of Indonesia declared their independence, and the whole world recognized the Republic of Indonesia as a unitary state. Activities to commemorate Indonesian independence are carried out every year to remember and express appreciation for the services of heroes, their persistence and valor in fighting the invaders by sacrificing their lives,” says the preamble of the proposal.
Unlike last year’s celebrations, the list of activities leaves out tug-of-war contests, crackers-eating competitions or marble-on-spoon races, as the residential COVID-19 task force opposes open-air activities, as recommended by the municipal authorities through a circular.
Instead, the planned games are all online, and they include a draw and doodle guessing game.
“We are sorting out images of a number of national heroes for the quiz,” head organizer Fachrul said.
