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View all search resultsIndependenceDay
Asia & Pacific 7 months ago
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Indonesians abroad celebrate Independence Day amid turmoil
Pockets of Indonesia’s diaspora community, estimated to be six million, came together in the hundreds or thousands to participate in flag-raising ceremonies, tumpeng (yellow rice) cutting celebrations and a plethora of traditional games, gathering from Geneva, Tehran, Islamabad, Den Haag and Kuala Lumpur against the backdrop of an increasingly complicated geopolitical landscape.
Americas 1 year ago
US congratulates Indonesia for 79 years of independence
The US congratulated Indonesia for its 79th Independence Day on Aug. 17 in a statement from State Secretary Blinken, which highlighted the country's shared values of democracy and rule of law while expressing hope for greater bilateral cooperation.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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All eyes on Nusantara as future capital nears curtain up
The country is counting the days until Nusantara, the planned future national capital and President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's legacy project, is showcased at the state's 79th Independence Day celebration. The city is still far from being finished, but it has already fueled economic growth in its surroundings, with locals reaping some of the benefit.
