A member of the Heritage Flag Hoisting Troop (paskibraka) "Pancasila Sakti," Ayumi Putri Sasaki from East Java, carried the flag after it was lowered.
She did an excellent job of handing over the flag to President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), who acted as the Inspector of Ceremonies.
The handover of the national flag went smoothly and, as the paskibraka returned to their spot, they received applause from all attendees and invited guests.
The Red-and-White Flag was lowered by Arnold Steven Sinaga as the Commander of Group 8 representing Southeast Sulawesi, Isra Mashel Arifin from Banten as the flag stretcher, and Muhammad Rajwa Al Farizi as the flag lowerer.
The ceremony closed with a report from Wing 4 Commander of the Atang Sendjaja Air Force Base, Colonel of Aviator Corps, Agni Prayogo—who acted as the Commander of the Ceremony—to President Jokowi.
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After the President and First Lady Iriana Jokowi, and Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Second Lady Wury Ma'ruf Amin left the ceremony venue, the ceremony was dissolved. This was followed by a parade held to return the Sacred Red and White Flag and the Proclamation Manuscript from the Merdeka Palace to the National Monument.
Some singers such as Naura Ayu, Andmesh Kamaleng, and Dira Sugandi gave performances before the flag-lowering ceremony procession began.
A marching band performance from Gita Handayani, which was mentored by the Aceh Provincial Education Office, Isosolo Dance from Papua, and Isong Bale Dance from West Nusa Tenggara, were also presented.
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Translator: Gilang G, Kenzu T
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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