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Independence-Day

Opinion 4 months ago

Apologize, recognize independence date

The Dutch government sticks with Dec. 27, 1949 — the day the Netherlands transferred sovereign...

City 4 months ago

Joko Avianto, artist behind Jakarta traffic circle bamboo art installation

Joko Avianto, a West Java-born artist, has graced the landscape of the Hotel Indonesia traffic circl...

Art & Culture 4 months ago

Epic play enlivens Independence Day celebration in Surakarta

The epic play Adeging Nagari was the peak of Surakarta’s Independence Day celebratio...

National 4 months ago

Papuans feel differently about Indonesia's Independence Day

On Aug. 15, a clash occurred between Papuan students and mass organization members on Jl. Kalasan in...

Food 5 months ago

Enjoy these special dishes to celebrate Indonesia's independence

While local food is tasty at any occasion, special dishes to enjoy at festivities are always welcome...

City 5 months ago

Ahok to be free in January

Former Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, who was sentenced to two years in...

National 5 months ago

President, first lady celebrate Sumatran culture on Independence Day

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has expressed his wish for maintaining national unity and h...

City 5 months ago

Bamboo art graces Jakarta traffic circle for Independence Day

The Jakarta administration has installed a landmark bamboo art installation at the Hotel Indone...

News 5 months ago

Surakarta’s Independence Day celebration to feature Adeging Nagari colossal opera

Surakarta in Central Java will showcase the Adeging Nagari colossal opera on Saturday to celebrate&n...