"August is full of special gifts for Independence Month. The government declares August 18, 2025, one day after the commemoration ceremony and the Independence Carnival, a public holiday," Deputy Minister of State Secretary, Juri Ardiantoro, noted in a press statement on Friday.
According to Ardiantoro, this holiday is intended to give the public more time to organize independence celebration activities, including competitions, carnivals, and other public events.
Ardiantoro expressed hope that this momentum will foster a spirit of optimism, togetherness, and creativity in the community in building a prosperous and advanced nation.
"Competitions will be encouraged and linked to the spirit of building togetherness and creativity," he affirmed.
He stated that President Prabowo Subianto also emphasized the importance of celebrating Independence Day across all regions, not just at the national level.
He invited government agencies, schools, universities, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), regional-owned enterprises (BUMD), and the private sector to participate in celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia by raising the Red and White flag in their respective areas.
In addition, the government will hold a public festivity (Pesta Rakyat) for the first time on August 17, located in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace.
An array of food and beverages from vendors who usually operate around the Palace will be served free of charge to the public during the agenda, Ardiantoro remarked.
"There will be a variety of dishes, food, and drinks for the public. The food provided will also involve street vendors who regularly sell around the Palace, the National Monument (Monas), and the surrounding areas," he stated.
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Translator: Andi Firdaus, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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